§302A-853 - Department implementation. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§302A-853]  Department implementation.  The department shall implement this program with the present health services now provided to those schools under the pilot project established under Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 1970, to each public school, and further provide the necessary number of health aides to serve each public school.  The department may provide health-related screening services at each public school.

     School health aides may assist students by administering oral and topical medication, and in emergency situations, other premeasured medication; provided that:

     (1)  If the student receiving the medication is a minor, a parent or guardian requests and authorizes the administration of medication;

     (2)  The medication has been prescribed by a licensed physician, as defined in section 334-1, or by a practitioner with prescriptive authority;

     (3)  The administration of the medication is with the approval of the department of health; and

     (4)  The administration of the medication is necessary for the health of the student and for the student's attendance at school. [L 2007, c 105, pt of §2]