State Of Louisiana Medication Order Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

STATE OF LOUISIANA

MEDICATION ORDER

TO BE COMPLETED BY LA, TX, AR, OR MS LICENSED PRESCRIBER

(In most instances, medications will be administered by unlicensed personnel.)

PART 1: PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO COMPLETE.

Student’s Name ______________________________________________ Birthdate _______________

School _____________________________________________________ Grade _________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Name (print): ________________________________________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature:______________________________________________ Date:__________

(Please note: A parental/legal guardian consent form must also be filled out. Obtain from the school nurse.)

PART 2: LICENSED PRESCRIBER TO COMPLETE.

1.Relevant Diagnosis(es): ______________________________________________________________

2.Student’s General Health Status: _______________________________________________________

3.Medication: ________________________________________________________________________

4.Strength of medication: ___________________ Dosage (amount to be given): ___________________

	Check Route: ❑ By mouth ❑ By inhalation ❑ Other __________________________
	Frequency ____________________________ Time of each dose _____________________
	___________________________________________________________________________
	School medication orders shall be limited to medication that cannot be administered before or after
	school hours. Special circumstances must be approved by school nurse.
5.	Duration of medication order: ❑ Until end of school term	❑ Other ____________________

6.Desired Effect: _____________________________________________________________________

7.Possible side-effects of medication: ____________________________________________________

8.Any contraindications for administering medication: ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

9.Other medications being taken by student when not at school:

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

10.Next visit is: _____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Prescriber’s Name (Printed)AddressPhone and Fax Numbers

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Prescriber’s Signature

Credential (i.e., MD, NP, DDS)

Date

Each medication order must be written on a separate order form. Any future changes in directions for medication ordered require new medications orders. Orders sent by fax are acceptable. Legibility may require mailing original to the school. Orders to discontinue also must be written.

PART 3: LICENSED PRESCRIBER TO COMPLETE AS APPROPRIATE.

Inhalants / Emergency Drugs

Release Form for Students to be Allowed to Carry Medication on His/Her Person

Use this space only for students who will self-administer medication such as asthma inhaler.
1. Is the student a candidate for self-administration training?	❑ Yes	❑ No

2.Has this student been adequately instructed by you or your staff and demonstrated competence in self- administration of medication to the degree that he/she may self-administer his/her medication at school, provided that the school nurse has determined it is safe and appropriate for this student in his/her particular

school setting? ❑ Yes ❑ No

3. If training has not occurred, may the school nurse conduct a training program? ❑Yes ❑ No

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Licensed Provider’s Signature

Date