Laura Russo, MSN, RN, School Nurse
Phone: 443-809-4261
Email:[email protected]
- Discretionary Medications: A new ‘Consent for Administration of Approved Discretionary Medications and Health Contact Information’ (‘DM’) form must be completed each school year; only those medications listed may be administered, and only by the Nurse
- Prescribed Medications: All prescribed and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications not listed on the DM form must be accompanied by an order form signed by the provider: ‘Parent’s Request to Administer Medication in School’
- Self-Carry of Medications: Only emergency medications may be approved for self-carry by students. (These are defined as: Inhalers and Epinephrine injections, and require both the provider and parent to approve by signing the ‘self-carry’ portion of the med order form)
(*For additional information and links o forms, see ‘Medical Forms’ page)
Medication Policy:
- A parent/guardian must deliver medications to school with an approved healthcare provider signed form (Parent Request to Administer Medication in School).
- Any remaining medication must be picked up by the parent/guardian at the end of the school year or it will be properly disposed.
- Medication must come in a pharmacy prepared, labeled bottle.
- Discretionary medications: A small supply of over the counter medications (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Antacid tablets, Diphenhydramine, cough drops) are kept in the health suite. The administration of these medicines requires a signed parent/guardian Consent for Administration of Discretionary Medication form.
- All other over-the-counter medications must also be accompanied by an approved healthcare provider signed form.
- In the absence of a healthcare provider signed form, a parent/guardian may come to school and administer medication.
- Medication orders may be faxed to Towson High School at 443-809-4271 or 4280.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Nurse Russo at 443-809-4261.