Guidelines for School Health Services: Medication Administration

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. 

Quick Guides and Posters

• Medication Administration Procedure
• 6 Rights Poster
• Reading a Medication Label

Sample Forms

• Medication Authorization Form
• Health Office Standing Orders
• Medication Error Protocol (National Association of School Nurses)
• Medication Error Reporting Form
• Temperature Log
• Certificate of Attendance for Training
• Competency Checklist
• Trained Unlicensed Personnel List
• Field Trip Training & Checklist