medication
Permission given by
What is a parent/guardian
who is ultimately responsible
Who is person taking medication
Tylenol can be given at a scouting event
True, with written permission from parent or guardian
Number of pills
What is ONLY the amount of medication needed for the event?
Buddy system
Can a leader take responsibility for giving a routine medication?
True, they can take the responsibility but should have written permission from parent/guardian/
Medications a scout can carry on hand
What are medications used for emergency (epi pen) or on an urgent basis (inhaler)
All information on administration and any special equipment needed
Medications can be kept on the medical officer's person, ie pockets.
False, ALL medications should be stored in a locked box/bag
Medications a scout cannot carry on person
Any medications not used for in an urgent or emergency situation.
Supervision of self-administering medications
What is an agreement that includes individual capacity for self-care and who is responsible for supervision the administration
Using BSA event for "Drug Holiday" is a good practice
False, using BSA as a "drug holiday" is not ideal.
Suspending administration of medications taken regularly should only be done if there are specific instruction from a health-care provider.
Labeling
Annual Health and Medical Record
What is the AHMR completed yearly by the parent/guardian? Form B should list all medication take and not kept a secret. Parents can authorize the administration of OTC on this form. Some events will also need a health-care provider's signature even for OTC. Know before you go.
Documentation is a good practice
True, documentation is the best practice. No specific form or process is mandated, but some approach is encouraged.