Important

New Procedures for Dispensing of Medicines

Effective January 1, 2008

This Procedure Applies to Both Prescription and Non-Prescription / Over-the-Counter Medicines

Download the New Consent Form from the CRBC website or from the State of Virginia website.
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The following letter was sent ot parents in the November 27, 2007 paper pack.

Dear Parents,

In an effort to follow new "best practices" concerning the distribution of prescription and non-prescription (over the counter) medications to students, Calvary Road Christian School will be implementing the following policy.

As of January 1, 2008, we will no longer be able to administer any medication (prescription or over the counter) without a specific consent form from the Department of Social Services. This form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and is attached for your convenience. It will enable us to give a prescription and non-prescription medication for up to ten days.  It will also be available in the school office and online at our website.

If the medication is to be given longer than 10 days, the form must be signed by a physician and is then good for up to six months. After six months a new form must be signed. Please remember, this is for non-prescription medication as well. Due to this change, we will no longer be able to hand out over the counter medicines such as Tylenol, Benadryl, or cough drops without a signed form in advance.

Any medication (prescription or non-prescription) must be provided directly by the parents with the form and must be in the original package with the child’s first and last name clearly labeled. The "name of  medication" box on the consent form must match exactly with the medication brought in. All prescription medications must also contain the print out received from the pharmacist that lists side effects and what it is for. A form will go home stating the date and time a child has received any medication and a specific record will be kept in the office.

Parents will be notified to pickup any medications after the consent form runs out. After 14 days all medicines will be disposed of if not picked up.

Any child that has special health care needs (attention deficits, seizures, asthma, diabetes, serious allergies, etc.) must fill out an "Individual Health Care Plan" which is available in the office.

Thank you for your understanding as we implement these new policies to make our program more safe for your child. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

Sincerely,

L. Harold Jones
Administrator

Download the New Consent Form from the CRBC website or from the State of Virginia website.
Both links should open in a new window.