Multiagency Policy for the Administration of Medication and Health Care Procedures (Children & Young People): Online Resources

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Welcome to the Multiagency Policy for the Administration of Medication and Health Care Procedures online resources.

This is a multi agency policy for staff working in Scottish Borders Council (e.g. schools, nurseries and other educational establishments), Voluntary and Private Sector (e.g. private nurseries, childminders, playgroups, community groups). The aim of the policy is to ensure that children and young people receive the right support by staff who are trained, confident and competent in the administration of medication and/or other health care procedures.

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• Multiagency Policy for the Administration of Medication and Health Care Procedures - Online Version 
  
  

Individual Health Care Plans

• IHCP Template
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes: (can not be accessed online, please contact the Paediatric Diabetes Nurse Specialist, telephone: 01896 826000)
• Complex Asthma:
• Asthma IHCP
• Asthma UK Teaching Resource

Appendices

• Appendix 1: Parent / Carer Request to Issue Prescribed Medication Form
• Appendix 2: Stimulant Medication Policy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Appendix 3: Record of Administration of Prescribed Medication
• Checklist/Record of emergency procedure

Additional Resources

• Communicable Disease & Infection Control - information for school, nursery & childcare settings
• Practical and reliable advice about giving medicine to your child
• Medicines for Children - About Us
• Wheatlands administration of medicines