If your child will be taking any medication during their visit to Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center, please follow these instructions:
- All medications MUST BE MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO BE GIVEN AT WASKOWITZ. The following are some examples of medications that are not necessary to have at Waskowitz, unless special circumstances exist: vitamins, herbal supplements, essential oils, cough drops and acne skin preparations.
- All medications will ONLY be given at the following times: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (noon), 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. (bedtime), or As Needed/PRN.
- A completed Medication Authorization Form, completed by a health care provider, is required for prescription, over-the-counter medications and treatments. This form can be found in your Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center packet, online or from your School Nurse.
All Medication Authorization forms, medications, and treatment orders that your child will need while at Waskowitz must be at the school office at least 10 days prior to when your child is scheduled to attend Waskowitz.
- This allows time for the school nurse to review the orders and medication, instruct teachers about giving medications and correct any problems with the medication orders.
- The only medications that will be accepted on the day your child leaves for Waskowitz will be medications that were prescribed during the past weekend. These medications and their authorization forms must be at the school office by 8:30am on the day your child leaves for Waskowitz.
All Medications taken to Waskowitz must be in the original container and be clearly labeled.
- Prescription medications must have a current prescription label that matches the provided Medical Authorization Form.
- Over-the-counter medications must be in the original, sealed container with your child’s name on it. The nurse will create a label that matches the provided Medication Authorization Form.
Policy 3416
Medications at School
Medication Authorization Form
Medication & Treatment Procedures for Waskowitz
