The Health module in jmc Office simplifies the process of managing student medications. Health professionals can quickly add or edit a student’s medication list, recording details like dosage, administration instructions, and more. This allows for accurate tracking, supports safe distribution, and helps monitor inventory levels. Plus, built-in features like low inventory alerts and options to print or export the medication list make it easy to stay organized and responsive.
To add or edit a medication record, go to Health > Medication Log > Edit Student Medication and select the "Medications" tab.
Step One: Enter the student’s name in the "Find" field to begin managing their list of medications.
Helpful Tip: Place a checkmark in the "Display Optional Fields" checkbox to show and track extra medication details like "Pharmacy Name", "Prescribing Doctor", and "Rx Number".
Step Two: Click the "Add Row" button to enter a new medication for the selected student.
Step Three: Click the "Edit" button to update the existing medication information for the selected student.
Step Four: Select a medication from the "Medication" drop-down list to assign it to the student's record.
Step Five (optional): Enter the medication form in the "Form" field to specify the type of medication the student is taking, such as capsules or liquid.
Step Six: Place a checkmark in the "Notification Threshold Enabled" checkbox and enter a number in the "Notification Threshold" field to activate low inventory alerts when the medication supply drops below that amount.
Step Seven: Enter a date in the "Date Submitted" field, or click the calendar icon to indicate when the medication was submitted to the health office.
Step Eight: Place a checkmark in the "As Needed (PRN)" checkbox to indicate that the medication should be administered only when necessary.
Helpful Tip: Place a checkmark in the "Student no longer taking this medication" checkbox when a student no longer takes the prescribed medication.
Step Ten: Enter notes in the "Comments" field to document any additional details or instructions for future reference.
Step Eleven: Click the "Update" button to save the student's medication information, or click the "Cancel" link to discard your changes.
Step Twelve: Click the "Print" button on the "Medications" tab to print the current student's medication list, or click the "Export" button to download it as a CSV file.