Right Person
~Be sure you have the right person before administering medication
~Ask the student to state their full name
Right Medication
~Check the bottle's label against the physician's authorization
~Be sure they match
Right Dose
~Double check the amount of medication before administering
~Be sure the amount to be given is clearly understood
Right Time
~Medication is to be given in substantial compliance with the physician's request
~ Within one half hour before or after the scheduled time
Right Route
~Designated school staff are authorized to administer oral medication only
~Do not administer ear, eye, nose drops, topical medication, or injected medication