Medication Management in Schools: 2015 Survey Results
Erin D Maughan1, Ann Marie McCarthy2, Maria Hein2
11 Director of Research, National Association of School Nurses, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Summary
Managing student medications in schools is crucial due to rising chronic conditions. A national survey of school nurses highlights key findings on medication administration, storage, and safety protocols.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- School Nursing
- Medication Management
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of chronic conditions in children.
- Expanded range of medications for pediatric chronic conditions.
- Necessity for effective medication management in school settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present key findings from a national survey on medication administration in schools.
- To identify current practices and challenges in school-based medication management.
Main Methods:
- Nonexperimental, cross-sectional descriptive study design.
- Online survey distributed to school nurses nationwide.
- Analysis of responses from 6,298 school nurses.
Main Results:
- Widespread administration of prescription and nonprescription medications in schools.
- Variations in medication storage, student self-carrying, and delegation practices.
- Discussion of documentation procedures and medication errors.
Conclusions:
- Numerous medications are administered daily in schools.
- School nurses play a vital role in advocating for safe medication policies.
- Need for robust policies and procedures to ensure student safety during medication administration.
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