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Medications in School

School Health Assistant (SHA) Orientation

Conducted by Department of Education

Refer to SHA Manual Section 4

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Medications Objectives

  • Demonstrate proper medication administration and documentation procedures.

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Medication Management in School �(SHA 4-1)

Purpose: To guide medication administration by the School Health Assistant, subject to Hawaii Revised Statutes HRS §302A-853, and to ensure safe and appropriate administration of medication in the public school setting.

Note: SHAs are NOT licensed health care providers and are NOT trained or allowed by State law to perform assessments necessary to determine the need for medication.

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Medication Management in School �(SHA 4-1 Cont’d)

Policy: Administration of medication may be provided by the Hawaii Department of Education (Department) School Health Assistant (SHA) or Substitute-SHA during regular school hours subject to:

a. Written request and consent from a parent/legal guardian;

b. A medication order from a licensed physician (as

defined by HRS §334-1), or other practitioner with prescriptive

authority; and

c. Documented approval by the Department authorized health care

professional, including a Department Nurse (DOE RN), or Hawaii

State Department of Health (DOH) Public Health Nurse (PHN),

who has recommended that the medication is necessary for

student’s attendance at school.

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Medications in School�(SHA 4-2A-1 #9)

  • At start of the school year, medication designate should be identified on health room index. (SH 12 – SHA 2-4A)
    • SH 36, Page 2 of 4/SHA 4-2A-1. #9 “In cases where a student with approved SH36 medication(s) is off campus to participate in a DOE sponsored activity, prior arrangements must be made between parent/legal guardian and the school to ensure the student will receive these medications.”

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�Medications in School �Initiating a Request for Medication Services �(SHA 4-1)

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1. Initiating a Request of Medication Services

A. The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) initiates any request for

medication services in school. This may include a request for

storage and administration of medication by the school, or

requests for a student to self-carry and self-administer

medication at school.

1. For requests related to diabetes care, such as insulin or

glucagon, refer to Diabetes Management in School (5-5).

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2. For requests to allow a student to self-carry/administer

medication, refer to Self-Administration of Medication (4-3).

3. For all other requests to store or administer medications, the

SHA shall be familiar with the Request to Store and

Administer Medications (SH36) form, and:

a. Provide the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) with all 4 pages

of the SH36 form.

b. Orient the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to the SH36 form

and review all points of page 2 “Notice To Parents/Legal

Guardians And Healthcare Providers” (4-2A-1).

4. Notify administration any time a parent(s)/legal guardian(s) is

provided with the SH36 form to ensure school compliance

with Child Find obligation.

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5. The SHA shall be aware of the following situations

and consult with school administration:

a. If a student is in foster care, the Child

Welfare Services (CWS) case worker needs

to sign health related documents. Foster

parents cannot sign health related

documents.

b. If the student is at the age of majority (16 years

of age or older) of otherwise legally

emancipated, the student needs to sign

documents as their own legal guardian.

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Medications in School �Receiving a Request to Store & Administer Meds (SH36)�(SHA 4-1-1)

II. Receiving a Request to Store and Administer

Medications (SH36 Form)

A. The school should ensure that all SH36 forms

received at the school from any source are

transmitted to the school SHA or responsible health

room designee.

B. Prior to implementation, medication request forms

must meet the requirements and procedures

described within the section titled, “Notice to

Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers.”

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C. The SHA or responsible health room designee shall first screen

the received SH36 form for the following requirements:

1. All medication request forms must indicate on page one (1):

a. “Student Name (Last, First)” with the first and last name

that matches the school record.

b. “Date of Birth” that matches the student’s date of birth in

the school record; and,

c. At least one “Parent/Legal Guardian Name” and at least

one contact phone number is provided.

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2. Section I. “Parents/Legal Guardian’s Request,

Authorization, and Waiver of Liability” must be completed,

including:

a. All “initial” spaces have parent/legal guardian initials

applied;

b. “Parent/Legal Guardian Signature” is completed;

c. “Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name” is completed and

matches a contact person indicated at the top of the page;

and,

d. “Date” of parent/legal guardian signature is completed.

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3. At least one (1) or both Section II(a) and II(b)

“Physician’s or Practitioner with Prescriptive

Authority’s Requested Orders” must be

completed, including:

a. Top of page (i.e. page 3 for section II(a) orders,

and page 4 for II(b) orders) indicates the

“Student’s Name” and “Date of Birth” which

match the respective student name and date of

birth indicated on page one (1).

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b. For the purposes of screening Section II(a) and

II(b), there must be the presence of

“Physician/Practitioner” box:

(1) Includes the provider “Name” which is

legible

(2) Provider “Signature” and “Date” are

completed

(3) At least one contact method is provided (i.e.

“Phone” or “Fax” number, or “Address”)

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Medications in School �Nursing Consultation & Recommendations of Med Admin�(SHA 4-1-1 Cont’d)

4. Any SH36 form received without meeting the

requirements above (paragraph C.1-3) shall be

returned to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to be

completed. SH36 forms that meet these

requirements may be considered appropriate for

referral to a consulting nurse as noted below.

III. Nursing Consultation and Recommendations for Medication Administration

A. The SHA shall transmit to the PHN any SH36 forms

that have met screening requirements noted above

as soon as possible.

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Medications in School �Nursing Consultation & Recommendations for Med Admin�(SHA 4-1-1 and 4-1-2 Cont’d)

1. Fax/send the SH36 to the assigned PHN.

2. If this is a new request, ensure the PHN10R

(5-1A) is also submitted.

B. If the school or SHA receives parent/legal guardian

signed documents necessary for DOH (PHN 28s and

NPP), the forms shall be routed to the responsible

PHN.

C. The SHA will receive the PHN consultation report/

written recommendation, along with the Emergency

Action Plan (EAP), if applicable.

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Request for Nursing Services �PHN-10R

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Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), Page 1

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  • SHA will provide to the parent(s)/legal guardian(s), at the same time with SH36, Revised 2021, the “Notice of Privacy Practices” (NPP).

    • The PHN will contact the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and explain the purpose for: a. the Notice of Privacy

Practices (NPP) and

b. the two (2) Protected

Health Information (PHI)

prior to parent’s/legal

guardian’s

acknowledgement and

signature.

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Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), Page 2

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Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information PHI (PHN 28) – PHN with School

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SHA will also provide to parent(s)/legal guardian(s) along with the SH36, Revised 2021:

Two (2) copies of PHN 28, the “Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)” to be completed and reviewed with parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

One PHI (PHN 28) is for the PHN to communicate and share PHN consultation report/written recommendation with the school.

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Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information PHI (PHN 28) – PHN with MD

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The other PHI (PHN 28), if necessary, is for PHN to communicate with the PMD.

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PHN Consultation Report �

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Procedure when SH36 Request Received by SHA�(SHA 4-1)

1. The SHA shall keep the PHN consultation report/written

recommendation and the SH36 in their medication binder in the

health room.

2. The SHA shall notify Administration and, if requested, provide

copies of PHN consultation report/written recommendation and

the SH36.

3. If the student’s photograph is available, place it with the SH36

and/or the EAP to confirm the student’s identity.

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Medications in School �Implementation of Completed Request to Store & Administer Meds �(SHA 4-1-2 Cont’d)

IV. Implementation of a Completed Request to Store

and Administer Medications (SH36) Form

A. Accepting Medication into the Health Room

1. NO medications shall be accepted or administered

by DOE staff without a completed PHN

consultation report/written recommendation and a

completed SH36, including SH36 Section III with

documented approval by the PHN.

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2. IMPORTANT: Accept the medication only when it is

in a pharmacy labeled container, provided by the

parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

3. Medication label must state: the name of the

student, the name of the medication, the dosage,

the time to be given, and the name of the medical

provider.

4. Log medication received on the back of the

Monthly Medication Record Sheet (4-4A-1) and

have parent/legal guardian print and sign.

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B. Storage of Medication in the Health Room

1. Medication shall be kept in a locked cabinet, drawer, or

refrigerator.

2. Absolutely no food or drinks are allowed in a refrigerator

with stored medications.

a. Food and/or drinks for the students with diabetes or other

health conditions are kept in a refrigerator designated for food

or drinks.

b. Refrigerators designated for “medication only” and “for food

or drinks” should be labeled as such.

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Communication with Other DOE Staff �(SHA 4-1-1)

C. Communication with other DOE Staff

1. Notify the teacher or other involved school personnel that the

student is to receive medication in the health room by sending

the Memo to Teacher (SH36T – SHA4-8A).

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D. Change in the Medication Orders

1. Issue a new SH36 if there is any change in the medication

dosage or time as a medical provider’s order is required.

a. Confirm that any current SH36 medication administration

shall continue, or for discontinuation pending a new SH36,

follow Discontinuation of Medication Orders (paragraph E).

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2. The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) is responsible for obtaining a

new SH36.

3. Medications will be in a new container/vial appropriately

labeled to reflect the new order(s).

4. Do not accept a new medication until the PHN has

completed an updated PHN consultation

report/written recommendation.

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E. Discontinuation of Medication Orders

1. When the SHA receives a notification from the parent(s)/legal

guardian(s) to discontinue a medication, the SHA will:

a. Discontinue giving the medication to the student.

b. Instruct parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to obtain written

documentation from the medical provider regarding the

discontinuation of medication and to pick up any leftover

medication from the health room.

c. Inform the PHN who will follow up with medical provider or

parent(s)/legal guardian(s) as needed.

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d. Document all communication with the parent(s)/legal guardian(s),

PHN, etc.

(1) Document the communication with the parent(s)/legal

guardian(s) in Infinite Campus Health Module Contact Log.

(2) Complete the discontinuation procedure for the

Monthly Medication Record Sheet (4-4A), as

described in 4-4-1, item D, “Discontinuation Of

Medication Administration.” Log med received/

returned on back of Monthly Med Record Sheet (4-4A-1).

F. Renew the SH36 every school year.

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Medications in School �Daily, Routine, Scheduled Medication Administration �(SHA 4-1-3 Cont’d)

V. Daily, Routine, Schedule Medication Administration

A. Medication Supply Maintenance

1. Count the number of pills when the medication

counter is received and at the beginning of each

day. Record on the Monthly Medication Record

Sheet (SH36AM) in the “Daily Starting Pill Count

column.

2. SHA is responsible to call the parent(s)/legal

guardian(s) if a medication supply is not received

in a timely manner.

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a. Document all communication with the parent(s)/legal

guardian(s) on the back of the Monthly Medication Record

Sheet (SH36AM) under “Additional Comments.”

3. Send home the empty medication container.

4. If there are any leftover medications, the SHA shall notify the

parent(s)/legal guardian(s) for pick up by the end of the school

year. If there is no reply after attempts, notify Administration of

the leftover medications.

5. Log medication returned on the back of the Monthly Medication

Record Sheet (4-4A-1) and have parent/legal guardian print and

sign.

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6. If a parent(s)/legal guardian(s) administers

medication to the student, document this in detail

on the back of the Monthly Medication Record

Sheet (SHA36AM) under “Additional Comments”

and mark the administration time using the

code, “P.” (Parent)

B. Administration of Daily, Routine, Scheduled Meds

1. Add the student and medication info to the Daily

Medication List (SH36B).

2. Create the student’s Monthly Medication Record

Sheet (SH36AM).

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3. As changes occur, update the Daily Medication

List (SH36B) and create a new Monthly

Medication Record Sheet (SH36AM).

a. Document on the Daily Medication List by

noting the date of when the medication was

discontinued, and initial.

b. If a medication is discontinued, document on

the back of the Monthly Medication Record

Sheet SH36AM all communication with

the parent(s)/legal guardian(s), PHN, etc., and

initial.

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c. Check the medication container label against the medical

provider’s order on the SH36. Check the medication expiration

date.

d. Consult with PHN if there are any discrepancies.

4. Always follow the 5 Rights in order to give the medication

safely.

Before administering the medication, compare the container

label and the SH36 to assure:

a. Right Student

b. Right Medication

c. Right Dosage

d. Right Time to be administered

e. Right Route

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5. Doses of the medication should always be given within 30

minutes of the time officially prescribed within the (30 minutes

before and 30 minutes after the window period). If unable to

administer within the window period, notify the parent(s)/legal

guardian(s) that the medication was not given, and follow the

medication error reporting procedure below (section VII).

6. Prepare medication for administration following

guidance/procedure for specific medication route (refer to

Medication Routes, 4-2). Always recheck the medication label

after preparation to confirm the correct dose prior to

administering the medication.

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7. Confirm two (2) separate sources of information for

identification of the Right Student.

a. Ask the student for his/her full name and date of

birth.

b. The photo (if available) on the Monthly

Medication Record Sheet (SH36AM) may be

used as one (1) source of information to identify

the student.

c. A second DOE staff or agent that can confirm the

student’s full name may be used as one (1)

source of information to identify the student.

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d. Students with photo identification displaying their

full name and/or DOE Student ID number may be

used as one (1) source of info to identify the

student.

8. Give medication to the student.

C. Documentation

1. Refer to the instructions for the

Monthly Medication

Record Sheet (4-4).

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Medications in School �Emergency Rescue Medication Administration: Epinephrine, Inhalers, and Glucagon (SHA 4-1-4 and 4-1-5 Cont’d)

VI. Emergency Rescue Medication Administration:

Epinephrine, Inhalers, and Glucagon

A. Epinephrine, Inhalers, Glucagon, Valtoco or Nayzilam, as

defined as emergency rescue medication, may be administered

on an emergency basis.

1. Refer to Severe Allergy Management in School (5-2) for

Epinephrine orders.

a. Including any DOE employees or agents

interested in volunteering for administration

of auto-injectable epinephrine.

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2. Refer to Asthma Management (5-3) for inhaler orders.

3. Refer to Diabetes Management in School (5-5) for Glucagon

orders.

a. Including any DOE employees or agents interested

in volunteering for administration of glucagon.

B. Administration of the Emergency Rescue Medication

1. Emergency Rescue Medication List (SH36ER):

a. Refer to documentation instructions, 4-7.

b. Update SH36ER as needed.

c. When a medication is discontinued, document the

date med was discontinued and initial.

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2. Emergency Rescue Medication Record Sheet (SH36ERP):

a. Refer to documentation instructions, 4-6.

b. If a medication is discontinued, document date when

medication was discontinued, and initial.

c. If any medication was given, complete documentation and

fax to PHN and call as needed.

3. Follow the student’s EAP. Always follow the 5 Rights in

order to give medication safely. Before administering the

medication, compare the container label and the SH36 or

SH36DM to assure:

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a. Right Student

b. Right Medication

c. Right Dosage

d. Right Time

(1) For emergency medications, this may also be considered

the Right Reason.

e. Right Route

C. Documentation

1. Refer to the instructions for the Emergency Rescue Medication

Record Sheet (SH 36ERP). If the medication was not given, a

brief explanation must be documented on the Emergency

Rescue Medication Record Sheet (SH 36ERP).

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Blood Glucose Monitoring

  • Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) are responsible for providing and maintaining supplies and equipment:

- Blood glucose meter.

- Blood glucose test strip.

- Lancing device.

- Lancet.

- Sharps container.

- Tissue or cotton.

- Alcohol swabs (only if there is no access to soap and water).

- Gloves.

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Medication in School �Medication Errors or Concerns �(SHA 4-1-5)

VII. Medication Errors or Concerns

A. Consult the Administration and the PHN immediately when:

1. A medication error occurs, such as:

a. Wrong Student,

b. Wrong Medication,

c. Wrong Dosage,

d. Wrong Time and/or

e. Wrong Route.

2. Administration shall be responsible for completing any

Department required incident report, and may consult with

the PHN as needed.

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3. The SHA or other individual responsible for the medication

administration error/concern shall log the event through the

School Health Section Google Form. Entries must be

completed for each individual occurrence of a medication

error.

B. If a medication being received appears different from previous

supply (e.g., different color, size, or shape, etc.):

1. Call the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to confirm the medication

appearance.

2. Contact PHN if there is still a concern.

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Medication Errors or Concerns� (SHA 4-1-4 Cont’d):

C. For a missed administration of a Daily, Routine, Scheduled

Medication:

1. A missed administration for a Daily, Routine, Scheduled

Medication shall be considered a medication error when

the missed administration is not due to the student being

absent from school or failure of parent(s)/legal guardian(s)

to provide medication.

2. If the student is in school and fails to come in for his/her

daily dose, send a reminder to his/her teacher that he/she

is to be send to the health room at a particular time.

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3. Call the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) if the

student does not come in for his/her daily dose

and document.

4. Notify the PHN and log the missed

administration event through the School Health

Section Google Form.

5. Notify the Administration if there is a need to

send 3 reminders to the student within one

week occurrence.

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DOE Request to Store and Administer Medications �(SH36, Revised 1/2024 - SHA 4-2A)

Parent’s/Legal Guardian’s request, authorization, and waiver of liability indicates that:

  • I, the undersigned, request and authorize the following individuals to administer med to my child as specified in med orders on this form prescribed by my child’s MD or other practitioner with prescribing authority:

personnel of DOE, and their employees or agents, including nurses and their supervised delegates assigned by the DOE pursuant to written agreement.

  • The DOE, the DOH, and their employees and/or agents shall not incur any liability as a result of any injury arising from the administration of medications specified on this form.
  • Parent’s/legal guardian’s initials and signature are needed below.

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DOE Request to Store and Administer Medications �(SH36, Revised 1/2024 - SHA-4-2A)

  • BEFORE (SH36, Revised 1/2024) MEDICATION CAN BE GIVEN:

    • SH36: “Request to Store and Administer Medications.” Refer to SHA Manual 4-2A.
    • SHA will inform parent(s)/legal guardian(s)) of the procedures and review all points on the instructions for medication request. Located on page 2 of 4 on SH36.

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SH 36 Revised 1/2024, �Page 2 (#1-11) (SHA 4-2A-1)

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024, Page 2 (SHA 4-2A-1)

Please note: School Health Assistants (SHA) are not licensed health professionals but are specifically trained in medication administration under predictable circumstances. They are not able to perform clinical assessments necessary which may be to determine the need for medication or response to medication. They are provided with protocols to follow in situations where the need for medication is explicit, straightforward and can be strictly defined.

  1. This form represents my consent and request for the medication services described on this form. It is not an agreement with Hawaii DOE to provide the requested services. Only medications that have been approved pursuant to this form may be stored in the school.
  2. Medications should be given at home when possible. Scheduled medications may be requested to be given during the school day when the prescribing physician or other practitioner with prescriptive authority provides attestation that this request is necessary for the health and safety of the student to attend school.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024, Page 2 (SHA 4-2A-1)�

  1. Antibiotics, analgesics, and over-the-counter medications are not permitted to be stored or administered at school. .
  2. Unscheduled “as needed” or “pro re nata (PRN)” medications will only be approved to be stored and administered during the school day when availability of the medication is necessary for the health and safety of a student due to a chronic medical condition or eligible disability.
  3. Certain emergency rescue medications may be administered by unlicensed personnel such as a SHA, in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) §302A-853, on an emergency basis if they have been prescribed by a physician or other practitioner with prescriptive authority, and the parent/legal guardian has requested their administration in accordance with this form.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024, Page 2 (SHA 4-2A-1)

a. Epi-Pen or Glucagon: When administered, the school will call 911 and notify the parent/legal guardian. The school will defer to Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel with respect to whether transport to a medical facility is needed. If EMS personnel determine that transport to a medical facility is not needed, the parent/legal guardian will be informed to pick up the student.

b. Asthma quick-relief inhalers and emergency seizure medications: When administered by unlicensed personnel, the school will notify the parent/legal guardian to pick up the student. 911 may be called in cases required by the student’s condition or if indicated by the student’s individual Emergency Action Plan. In cases where a registered nurse (RN) is available to assess the student, the RN may determine that the student could otherwise safely remain in school. Parent/legal guardian will be notified of the RN’s assessment.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024 (Page 2 SHA 4-2A-1) �

  1. No student-specific medications will be administered by the authorized DOE employees or agents without the completion and approval of this SH36 form which includes the following requirements:
  2. Parent/legal guardian must complete and sign section I, PARENT’S/LEGAL GUARDIAN’S REQUEST, AUTHORIZATION, AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY;
  3. Physician or other practitioner with prescriptive authority must complete Section II(a) and/or II(b), PHYSICIAN’S or PRACTIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY’S REQUESTED ORDERS;
  4. Section III(a) and/or III(b), AUTHORIZED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL APPROVAL OR REQUESTED MEDICATION ORDERS, must be completed by a health care professional (as defined as HRS 302A-853) indicating approval of the request on the same page as the corresponding orders in section II(a) and/or II(b); and

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH36 Revised 1/2024, Page 2 (SHA 4-2A-1)

7. In order for medications to be stored in school and administered by the DOE SHA, the medications must:

a. Be dispensed by a pharmacist in accordance with

HRS §328-16(a)(1)-(11). This includes container/vial labeling with

the name of the student, name of the medication, strength and

instructions for use of the medication, and name of the

prescribing physician or other practitioner with prescriptive

authority;

b. The instructions of the container must be a completed Form

SH36 or SH36DM; and

c. Be designated on a completed and approved Form SH36 or

SH36DM.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024 (Page 2 SHA 4-2A-1) �

  1. Parent/Legal Guardian is responsible for providing an appropriately labeled supply of medications and a recent photo of their child to the health room at school. This should be coordinated with the school health assistant, the child’s teacher(s), and the school principal. Medications that are discontinued or unused must be picked up by the parent/legal guardian.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024 (Page 2 SHA 4-2A-1) �

9. In cases where a student with approved SH36 medication(s) is off campus to participate in a DOE sponsored activity, prior arrangements must be made between the parent/legal guardian and the school to ensure the student will received these medications.

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Notice to Parents/Legal Guardians and Healthcare Providers �SH 36 Revised 1/2024 (Page 2 SHA 4-2A-1) �

10. Any new medication order(s) or changes to a previously

approved SH36 form, will require a new “Request to

Store and Administer Medications” form (SH36),

Revised 2024) to be completed and approved as

specified in this form. However, prescription refills for

an approved SH36 medication request do not require a

new form.

11. This form is applicable only for the current school

year and must be renewed yearly. Parent/legal

guardian are responsible for submitting requests

for the following school year.

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Section II(a) Physician’s or Practitioner with Prescriptive �Authority’s Requested Orders for Emergency Rescue Medications (SH 36 Revised 1/2024, Page 3 - SHA 4-2A-2)

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    • Refer to SHA Manual 4-2A-2.
    • Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) will give page 3 of SH36, Revised 1/2024, Part II(a) to Student’s Physician or Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority’s Requested Orders to complete/fill out the Emergency Rescue Medications.
    • Physician/Practioner will complete Part II(a), sign and date.
    • PHN will review and complete a PHN Consultation Report/written recommendation to approve or not approve administration of medications in a school setting.

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Section II(b). Physician’s or Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority’s Requested Orders for Daily, Scheduled Medications�(SH36 Revised 1/2024, Top of Page 4) (SHA 4-2A-3)

  • Physician/Practitioner will complete and fill out top portion with child’s diagnosis, weight and allergies; and all Daily, Routine, Schedule Medications.
  • Physician/Practitioner will complete necessary Rx medications which indicates whether medication(s) is/are necessary for the health of the student and for the student’s attendance at school/school related functions: check yes or no.
  • Physician/Practitioner signature and date, name (type/print), address, phone, Fax #.

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Section II(b). Physician’s or Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority’s Requested Orders for Emergency As Needed (PRN) Medications (SH36 Revised 1/2024, Middle of Page 4) (SHA 4-2A-3)

  • Physician/Practitioner will complete and fill out middle portion of page 4 with all “Other Requested Emergency As Needed (PRN) Medications” for all necessary RX medications for the health and safety of a student due to a chronic medical condition or eligible disability and reasons medication is needed during the school day.
  • Physician/Practitioner signature, date, name (type/print), address, phone, FAX#.

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Section III(b), Authorized Health Care Professional Approval or �Requested Medication Orders �(SH36 Revised 2021, Bottom of Page 4) (SHA 4-2A-3)

Administration of medication to the above named student as requested by the parent/legal guardian and prescribed above by the physician/practitioner:

  • Is approved for administration by SHA.
  • Is recommended by Skilled Nursing Services (SNS)
  • Is not approved for administration in the school setting.
  • Additional Comments:

  • Review completed by the following health care professional within the DOE, DOH, or a health care service pursuant to written agreement with DOE.
  • Name:
  • Signature: Date:

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Medication Errors or Concerns �(SHA 4-1-4 Cont’d):

Medication that appears different from the previous supply (e.g., different color, size, or shape, etc.):

  1. Call parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to confirm the medication appearance.

2. Contact PHN/HKN if there is still a concern.

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Transfer In and Out �(SHA 4-1-4 Cont’d)

If a student with a current SH36 transfers IN from one school to another:

  1. Consult with the PHN upon receipt of the new SH36 with the PHN Consultation Report/Written Recommendation and the EAP (if applicable), and any medication brought to the school. Fax all forms to PHN.

a. SHA to start a new Medication Record Sheet.

  1. Consult PHN if no SH36 was received but the parent(s)/

legal guardian(s) of the student indicate medications

were given at a previous school.

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Transfer In and Out �(SHA 4-1-4 & 4-1-5 Cont’d):

If a student with a current SH36 transfers OUT from one school to another:

1. For immediate continuity, Fax the current SH36, the PHN

Consultation Report/Written Recommendation, and the EAP (if

applicable) to the receiving school. If the receiving school is

unknown, hold on to the documents until it is requested.

2. When the receiving school is known, give the following original

documents, if applicable: SH36, PHN Consultation Report/Written

Recommendation, Medication Record Sheets (SH36A, SH36AM, or

SH36ERP), and/or EAP to the office to forward to the receiving

school via the Cumulative (CUM) folder.

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Filing of Forms� (SHA 4-1-5)

At the end of the school year, or at the time that the SHA last gave the medication to the student in school:

  1. Keep the original SH36/SH36DM with the Medication Record Sheets (SH36A, SH36AM, or SH36ERP)/ Diabetes Care Logs (5-5C) for that school year.
  2. Filing, retention, and disposition of these records shall be done per DOE guidelines. See Disposition of Record/Forms (SHA 6-11).

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Extended School Year (ESY) �(SHA 4-1-5)

Extended School Year (ESY) is an extension of the prior school year, thus the SH36 may continue for Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or special education students.

It is the responsibility of the DOE to make arrangements for the administration of medications to these students during ESY.

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Medication Routes (SHA 4-2)

Purpose: To be familiar with the various ways how medications are administered to students.

Procedure:

  • Wash your hands before and after giving medication. Refer to 2-6.
  • Before administering the medication compare the container label and the health care provider’s order (SH36, SH36DM) noting the 5 rights (name of the student, name of medication, dosage, route, and time to be administered).
  • To avoid accidental poisonings, remember to use/replace the child-resistant caps on all medications and store them out of reach of students.
  • For other tips on giving medication to students, follow the student’s medical provider’s instructions on (SH36, SH36DM) or consult with PHN/HKN.

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Medication Routes�(SHA 4-2 thru 4-2-3)

  • Medications or treatments can include:
    • Oral, topical, eye/ear/nose medication.
    • Metered dose inhaler (MDI).
    • Blood glucose monitoring.
    • EpiPen administration.

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Self-Administration of Medication (Act 214) (SHA 4-3A)

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Self-Administration of Medication (Act 214) (SHA 4-3A)

PURPOSE: HRS §302A-1164 allows for “the self-administration of medication by a student for asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, or other potentially life-threatening illnesses.”

  • This law allows students to carry and self-administer their inhaler, auto-injectable epinephrine, and/or insulin and supplies for self-management of their diabetic condition.
  • This law also allows DOE employees to volunteer to assist in the testing of diabetes for students, administer insulin, or emergency administration of glucagon or auto-injectable epinephrine.

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Self-Administration of Medication (Act 214)�(SHA 4-3A Cont’d):

Act 214 shall be kept at the school office and/or health room to be accessible for a parent(s)/legal guardian(s) upon request.

  • The form shall be completed by student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and medical provider.
  • The form is then forwarded to the Administration for review and acceptance.
  • After signatures are obtained (parent(s)/legal guardian(s), medical provider, and Administration), the SHA will sign, to acknowledge the receipt of the form.
  • SHA to submit a copy to Administration and fax copy to PHN/HKN.
  • The original form will be kept with the student’s health record in the health room.

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Self-Administration of Medication, Act 214 �(SHA 4-3A Cont’d):

  • SHA to maintain a list of students who have authorizations for self-administration. This may be shared with Administration and/or PHN/HKN upon request.
  • Authorizations for self-administration shall be effective for the current school year and shall be renewed each school year.

If a parent(s)/legal guardian(s) requests an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or Individualized Emergency Action/Precautions Plan (IEAPP), the SHA to provide the PHN/HKN with family contact information.

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Self-Administration of Medication(s) and Glucagon List �(SHA 4-3B)

PURPOSE: To collect data on the number of students with self-administered medications and/or Glucagon.

  1. Fill in grade & name of student; indicate “1” under corresponding medication.
  2. Enter total count at bottom of page.
  3. Data due in December (before Winter Break) to Admin. and PHN/HKN; updated as needed.

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4A and Sample on 4-4B)

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4A-1) Page Two and Sample SHA 4-4B-1)

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4)

Purpose: To provide SHAs with a document to record daily medications. To keep track of the amount of medication given to the SHA from the parent(s)/legal guardian(s), and to document when the medication was administered to the student.

Procedure

  1. Preparing the Form – SHA to document the following prior to

medication administration.

a. Student Name f. Dose

b. DOB g. Route

c. Gr/Rm h. Time

d. School Year i. Month

e. Medication j. Student Photo

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4 Cont’d)

2. Documenting Medication Administration

a. Time: Exact time mediation was administered.

b. Initials/Code: Write initials or appropriate code if Med was NOT

administered. Codes are as follows:

i. A: Absent

ii. E: Early release

iii. F: Field trip

iv. X: No school

v. NM: No medication. Student did not receive their med b/c no

med available to administer.

vi. NS: Med not administered b/c student did not report to HR.

vii. P: Med given by parent/legal guardian.

c. Daily Starting Pill Count: done on first day when med rec’d; and at

beginning of each day. Note number of pills remaining.

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4-1)

d. Initial/Printed Name: at bottom of page; person administering med

3. Continuation of Medication Administration

a. If SH36 med order is discontinued, as per Medication

Management in School (4-1) procedures, complete the following

steps on the current SH36AM:

i. Complete final pill count and document in Daily Starting Pill

Count for the day med is discontinued.

ii. Draw a horizontal line thru remaining rows on monthly

medication sheet.

iii. Document discontinuation using Additional Comments section

on back of SH36AM, including the method and date of

notification and individual requesting discontinuation.

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4-1 Cont’d)

4. Logging Medication Received/Returned

a. NO medications will be accepted or administered by DOE staff

without a completed PHN consultation report/written

recommendation and approved SH36.

b. IMPORTANT: Accept medication only when it is in a pharmacy

labeled contained, provided by parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

c. Medication label must state: name of student, name of medication,

dosage, time to be given, and name of medical provider.

d. Log medication received/returned on the back of the Monthly

Medication Record Sheet (4-4A-1) and have parent/guardian print

and sign.

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Monthly Medication Record Sheet (SH 36AM) �(SHA 4-4-1 Cont’d)

5. Additional Comments

a. Comments: Use this section to note communication with parent/

legal guarding, PHN, etc. and for any additional information

related to student’s medication administration.

6. File the SH36AM (4-4A) with the SH36.

7. Refer to sample on page 4-4B.

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Emergency Rescue Medication Record Sheet (SH 36ERP)�(SHA 4-6A and Sample SHA 4-6B)

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Emergency Rescue Medication Rescue Sheet (SH 36ERP) (SHA 4-6)

PURPOSE: To record when an emergency rescue medication was administered to a student as well as the reason for giving it and the results after administration.

Date/Time/Reason & Results/Initial: Each time the emergency rescue medication needs to be administered; document date, time administered, reason for administering, and outcomes after administration. Initial entry.

  • When an emergency rescue medication is given, inform the PHN/HKN and fax Emergency Rescue Medication Record Sheet.
  • If the medication was not given, a brief explanation must be documented on the Emergency Rescue Medication Record Sheet.

Refer to the sample on SHA 4-6B.

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Emergency Rescue Medication List (SH 36ER) (SHA 4-7A)

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Emergency Rescue Medication List (SH 36ER) �(SHA 4-7)

PURPOSE: To keep a record of all students who have an emergency rescue medication in the school setting.

File the Emergency Rescue Medication List (SHA 4-7A) in the medication binder.

Complete an Emergency Rescue Medication List

(SHA 4-7A) every school year and update when:

  1. Student transfers to another school.
  2. Student changes to a different medication, dosage, time.
  3. Student discontinues medication.

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Memo to Teacher, SH 36T(SHA 4-8A)

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Memo to Teacher, SH 36T (SHA 4-8)

PURPOSE: To serve as a communication tool between the SHA and teacher regarding a student who is to receive medication in the school setting.

  • SHA may use (1) Memo to Teacher, SH 36T for multiple students who are in the same class.

  • SHA to communicate with the student’s teacher in the following situations:
  • Change in medication time.
  • Discontinuation of medication.
  • Student did not come to the health room for medication.

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Quiz

  • What are the 5 rights of medication administration?

  • What is true about medication administration for DOE schools?
    • You can administer medication if the prescription is on the label and you verify the student.
    • The SH36 needs to be signed by parent/legal guardian, doctor and PHN.
    • Medication can be kept on the counter and not locked up in a file or drawer.
    • You can put your lunch in the refrigerator with the insulin.
    • Record daily medication on the SH 36ERP - Emergency Rescue Medication Record Sheet.

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Quiz, Cont’d

  • True or False. You can use the SH 36 AM (Yearly Medication Record Sheet) for a student who takes 2 different medications every day.

  • True or False. You should always call a parent/legal guardian before administering an Emergency Rescue Medication.

  • When should you call the parent/legal guardian?
    • A child comes to get medication. It is 11:45 a.m. and the medication was supposed to be given at 11:00 a.m.
    • If a monthly supply of medications does not come in or if not enough or too much.
    • If a student refuses to come to the health room for their daily medication.
    • All of the above.

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