Medication

All medication and supplements are to be held and dispensed from the Edmund Webb Boarding House Health Centre. All medication and supplements must be handed to the Boarding House Adolescent Health Nurse and labelled in English by a Doctor or Pharmacist. The label must include:

• The name of the drug
• Name of student
• Expiry date
• Dosage and frequency of administration
• Name of Medical Practitioner prescribing

Parents must also complete a medication form to give permission for the dispensing of the medication

In some conditions such as asthma, diabetes and anaphylaxis, emergency medication must be easily accessible by the student. Arrangements will be made for this on an individual basis in conjunction with the parents, Boarding House Adolescent Heath Nurse and Boarding Staff.

Unscheduled medication such as paracetamol can be dispensed by Boarding House staff if parental permission has been received. Consent will be sought from parents/guardians for staff to assist with medication administration.

Boys must declare to the Boarding House Adolescent Health Nurse staff any other supplements that they are taking. This includes but is not limited to vitamins, protein powders, amino acid supplements, creatine etc. These are not to be shared with anyone else. Parents must provide written permission to the Boarding Adolescent Health Nurse for Boarders to use supplements.

All medication and supplements is administered either by the Boarding House Adolescent Health Nurse, the College Nurse or by the Boarding Staff.

• Coordinates and administers all medication and supplements to Boarding students
• Ensures correct medication accompanies students involved in out of school activities
• Orders and collects medication from Stanmore Pharmacy
• On call to provide medical advice related to boarders
• Transporting Boarding students to medical services
• Provides proactive healthcare initiatives such as immunisation, early detection, and promoting healthy habits and practices.

It is the responsibility of the student to:

• Present for their medication to the Boarding House Adolescent Nurse
• Tell staff if they are not feeling well
• Report any adverse side effects

The Boarding House possesses ‘everyday’ medication such as headache tablets and antihistamines etc. Boarders who are unwell should see the Boarding Mentor on duty who in consultation with the Boarding House Adolescent Health nurse who may issue medication, if deemed appropriate.