The MCPS Shelter-In-Place policy may be used for any type of emergency where it is necessary to assemble and secure students and staff indoors for a period which might extend beyond the school day. Ordinarily, School Health Services staff accept medication orders and medications which are administered to students during normal school hours by a registered nurse or delegated by the nurse to a health room technician (Certified Nursing Assistant) for whom they provide clinical oversight.

During a Shelter-in-Place situation, certain students may need medications to be administered that are normally given by parents outside of the school day. DHHS School Health Services staff will accept physician orders and medications from parents/guardians for students with diabetes, cardiac, conditions, seizures, asthma and other conditions where ongoing medication is needed to assure the student's health and safety.

• A physician's order is required.
• Medication must be in the original container with pharmacy label.
• A two-day supply of medication is adequate.
• SHS staff may only accept orders and medications which can be delegated to unlicensed individuals.
• Nurses will work with parents and physicians to develop an emergency medication plan for students with special circumstances.
• Certain students who have principal and parent permission to self-carry mediations are asked to provide physician orders to School Health Services staff.