Medication
Pursuant to only an RN, or an LPN under the direction of an RN, may administer Neffy® "nasal epinephrine" in the school setting. This includes during district transportation and at school-sponsored events.
Pursuant to Education Law Article 19 and , appropriately trained unlicensed personnel may only administer epinephrine auto-injectors. This would include a student with a patient specific order, or for schools choosing to train unlicensed personnel to administer emergency stock epinephrine auto-injectors to students or staff on-site.
NYSED Guidelines & Resources
(NYSED 10/22)
Provides a framework for developing policies and procedures for medication administration in public and non-public schools as defined in state law and regulation.
Guide to Determining Levels of Assistance in Medication Delivery (NYSCSH 7/23)
This guide assists in determining who may and may not administer medication in school.
Additional Resources
See Also:
- FAQs - Medication Management in the School Setting
- FAQs - Diabetes
- Guidelines | Memos - Medications
- Laws & Regulations - Medications
- Samples | Forms Page - Customizable sample medication forms are available here.
- NYSCSH e-Learning and Learning Management System (LMS) - Glucagon and epinephrine training for unlicensed personnel is available here.
- Disposal of Medications - Information regarding the safe disposal of medications is located on the Hazardous Waste Disposal page.