Washington State Regulatory Language
- RCW 28A.210.260 Public and Private Schools: Administration of Medication—Conditions
- RCW 28A.210.270 Public and Private Schools: Administration of Medication—Immunity from Liability, Discontinuance, Procedure
- RCW 28A.210.275 Administration of medications by employees not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW-Requirements-Immunity from liability
- RCW 28A.210.278 Topical sunscreen products-Sun safety guidelines
- RCW 28A.210.320 Children with life-threatening health conditions – Medication or treatment orders – Rules
- RCW 28A.210.330 Students with Diabetes
- RCW 28A.210.355 Students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders (effective 2022-23 school year)
- RCW 28A.210.370 Students with Asthma
- RCW 28A.210.380 Anaphylaxis—Policy guidelines—Procedures—Reports
- RCW 28A.210.383 Epinephrine auto injectors (Epi pens) – School supply – Use
- RCW 28A.210.390 Opioid overdose reversal medication—Standing order—Administration
- RCW 28A.210.395 Opioid overdose reversal medication—Policy guidelines and treatment requirements—Grant program
- RCW 69.51A.060 Crimes—Limitations of chapter (medical marijuana use in schools)
- RCW 69.51A.220 Authorizing health care professionals
- Department of Health – Who Can Prescribe and Administer Rx in Washington State? (DOH)
This document explains who can prescribe and administer medications and professions which may administer drugs ordered by authorized prescriber. - Prevention and Treatment of Opioid-Related Overdoses (Advisory Opinion, NCQAC, 2015)
- Standing Order to Dispense and Administer Epinephrine, Epinephrine Auto and Intranasal Injectors in School Districts and Nonpublic Schools (DOH)
Medication Delegation
- Registered Nurse Delegation in School Settings DOH Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (Advisory Opinion, 2019)
- Rescinding Delegation – Registered Nurse Sample Form (2022)
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Documents
Disposal of Medications
- Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know 2020
- How to Dispose of Unused Medicines 2021
- Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in Washington
Opioid Related Overdose Medication:
- Opioid-Related Overdose Policy Guidelines & Training in the School Setting January 2020
- Standing Order to Dispense Naloxone
- Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution DOH
- Prevention and Treatment of Opioid-Related Overdoses
Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Featured Policies:
- Policy 3424: Opioid Related Overdose Reversal
- Procedure 3424P: Procedure – Opioid Related Overdose Reversal