105 CMR, § 210.002

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 210.002 - Definitions

As used in 105 CMR 210.000, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:

Administration of Medication means the direct application of a prescription medication by inhalation, ingestion, or by any other means to the body of a person.

Prescription Medication means any medication which by federal law may be obtained only by prescription.

Cumulative Health Record means the cumulative health record of a pupil as specified under M.G.L. c. 71.

Department means the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Investigational New Drug means any medication with an approved investigational new drug (IND) application on file with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is being scientifically tested and clinically evaluated to determine its efficacy, safety and side effects and which has not yet received FDA approval.

Licensed Practical Nurse means an individual who is a graduate of an approved practical nursing program, and who is currently licensed as a practical nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112.

Licensed Prescriber means a health care provider who is legally authorized to prescribe medication pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94C and applicable federal laws and regulations.

Parenteral Medication means any medication administered in a manner other than by the digestive tract or topical application, as by intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injection.

Physician means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts or in another state.

School Nurse means a nurse practicing in a school setting, who is:

(1) a graduate of an approved school for professional nursing;

(2) currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112; and

(3) appointed by a School Committee or a Board of Health in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, §§ 53, 53A, and 53B or, in the case of a private school, by the Board of Trustees.

School Physician means a physician appointed by a School Committee or Board of Health in accordance with M.G.L. c. 71, §§ 53, 53A, and 53B or, in the case of a private school, by the Board of Trustees.

Supervision means guidance by a qualified school nurse to accomplish a task, with initial direction and instruction concerning the task and periodic inspection and oversight of activities related to the task.

Teacher for the purpose of 105 CMR 210.000, means a professional school employee who:

(1) instructs students or serves in the role of administrator below the rank of superintendent; and

(2) is employed by a School Committee or Board of Trustees.

105 CMR, § 210.002