How is authorization to transport and give medication handled?
Make sure when a medication is transported with the child on the bus that you obtain a physician instructions and written authorization to administer medication from the parent or guardian, preferably on an official agency form, before accepting the medication from the parent or guardian. Signed authorization forms should be kept with the medication as it is transported. The form and medication is delivered to the person at the center who is designated to administer, handle and store child medications and that person must sign for it as it is transferred to them. The person who signs for, thereby accepting, medication is responsible for it until it is signed over to the next person. Generally, medication is not administered to any child while in transit. The only exception would be in a medical emergency such as an asthma attack. Vehicle staff must be properly trained and authorized to handle such an emergency. (see FAQ #106 for more detail).
