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Changes in Medication Laws Rachel Gallagher, RN, CPNP, NCSN Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction School Nursing Consultant (608) 266-8857 Rachel.gallagher@dpi.wi.gov
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Act 160 Effective Dates School Nurse Definition - Adm. Rule December 30, 2010 Administration of Drugs to Pupils – March 1, 2011
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Medication Law – Chapter 118.29 Definition of Drugs Packaging of Drugs Training Documentation
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Definitions Drug” means any substance recognized as a drug in the official U.S. pharmacopoeia and national formulary or official homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the United States or any supplement to either of them. “Drug product” means a specific drug or drugs in a specific dosage form and strength from a known source of manufacturer.
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Packaging of Drugs Prescription drugs must come in legible pharmacy labeled containers. Non-prescription drugs must come to school in the original manufacturer’s packaging with ingredients and recommended therapeutic dose. Supplied by parent.
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Training DPI Approved Training Knowledge Skill component for non- oral medications Determined in frequency and content – Adm. Rule Civil Liability Exemption for school administrators and personnel contingent on training occurring
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Documentation Each dose medication administered administered Medication errors
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Resources Q and A regarding DPI Approved Training End of School Year (available after rule passes) DPI Medication training website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/ medtraining.html http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/ medtraining.html http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/ medtraining.html
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Presents the Wisconsin School Meds On-Line Training Course
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What is the School Meds On- Line Training Course? Purpose – SAFETY Program relationship with the school nurse Medication administration resources
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How is the medication on- line training course organized? Course 1 Course 2 Course 3
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Course 1 Unit 1 – Wisconsin Law and Regulation Unit 2 – Confidentiality Unit 3 – Authorized Role Unit 4 – Classification of Medication Unit 5 – Handwashing Unit 6 – The Five Rights Unit 7 – Documentation Unit 8 – Giving Tablets, Capsules and Sprinkles Unit 9 – Oral Liquid Medication Unit 10 – Medication Errors
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Course 2 Unit 1 – Topical Skin Administration Unit 2 - Eye Medication Administration Unit 3 – Ear Medication Administration Unit 4 – Inhalers Unit 5 – Self- Administration of Medication Unit 6 – Gastrostomy Tube Unit 7 - Nebulizers
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Course 3 Unit 1 - Epinephrine Unit 2 - Glucagon Unit 3 - Diastat
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Individual access to units in course 2 & 3 Certificates for successful completion Wisconsin SchoolMeds: http://www.wisconsins choolmeds.com/
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Training Administrator One per district One per district Resource section Resource section Registration Registration Same registration password for the course Same registration password for the course Reports who trained in school district time and person Reports who trained in school district time and person
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Webcasts/Test Save a Life with Save a Life with – EpiPen® – Twinject® Save a Life with Glucagon® Save a Life with Glucagon® Save a Life with Diastat Acudial® Save a Life with Diastat Acudial® Rescue Inhaler – Help Student Breathe Better Rescue Inhaler – Help Student Breathe Better
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CompetencyChecklist Oral Oral Topical Topical Eye Eye Ear Ear Inhaler Inhaler G Tube – Low profile and tube G Tube – Low profile and tube Nebulizers Nebulizers Epinephrine Epinephrine Rectal Diazepam Rectal Diazepam Glucagon Glucagon
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Access to DPI Webpage http://dpi.wi.gov/home.h tml Search Box Search Box – Medication Training – School nursing program
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Questions Questions Rachel Gallagher, RN, CPNP, NCSN DPI School Nurse Consultant Rachel.gallagher@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-8857
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