Maine Guidelines for School Health Services: Medication Administration
Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 254, subsection 5, requires that school districts develop a policy on medication administration in schools,
05-071 C.M.R. ch.40 (2022) Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools outlines what must be included. It is recommended that medication be administered only when it is essential for the student to remain in school.
NASN Medication Administration Clinical Practice Guidelines
Maine DOE Priority Notice: Discretionary Medications
Decision Tree for Nurse Coordination & Oversight
- Quick Guides and Posters
- Sample Forms
Local procedures/protocols must be developed for the proper disposal of medications not retrieved by parents or guardians, according to 05-071 C.M.R. ch.40 (2022) Rule for Medication Administration in Maine Schools.
Maine Medication Drop-Off Location Map
DEA National Take Back Day Unused Medication Collection Site, Locator
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Maine Department of Education.
Contact
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: emily.poland@maine.gov