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, August 2012)
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)
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