š¹ Video walkthroughs
Setting up the Medication module and staff permissions
Build your Medication Catalog, mark medications as OTC or prescription-only, set dose restrictions, and give each staff role the right level of access.
Adding and managing a student's prescription
Create a prescription record with dosage and frequency, attach the doctor's note, assign the administering nurse, and track that student's stock.
Recording medication given each day and tracking stock
Administer OTC and prescribed medications in the Dispensary, record a dose that wasn't given, edit an administration record, and manage OTC stock in the Inventory tab.
š§© Overview
The Medication module in Orah helps schools safely manage student medications and maintain accurate administration records.
By centralizing medication workflows, schools can:
Track medications used at the school
Manage student prescriptions
Record when medication is administered
Monitor medication inventory levels
Maintain a complete audit trail of medication activity
This helps staff focus on student care while ensuring safe medication practices and clear records.
š Where to find the Medication module
To access the Medication module:
Open the left navigation menu
Select Student Care
Click Medication
Key components of the Medication module
The Medication module is organized into four main areas.
Medication Catalog
The Medication Catalog is the master list of medications used at the school.
Staff can:
Create medications
Edit medication details
Configure dose restrictions
Duplicate or delete medications
Each medication must be created in the catalog before it can be used in prescriptions or administration.
Medication Inventory
The Inventory section tracks school stock levels for OTC medications.
Staff can:
Monitor medication stock by house
Add or adjust medication stock
Review stock transaction history
Identify low or out-of-stock medications
Important: Inventory tracking is available only for OTC medications.
Prescriptions
The Prescriptions section allows schools to assign medications to specific students.
A prescription defines:
Medication
Prescriber
Dose
Frequency
Start and end dates
Administration instructions
Prescriptions automatically generate scheduled administrations for staff to manage.
Dispensary (Administration Records)
The Dispensary provides a complete log of medication administrations.
Staff can:
Administer OTC medications
Administer prescription medications
Record when medication was not administered
Add notes or reasons
Each administration is recorded as a permanent administration record for auditing and reporting.
Why schools use the Medication module
Schools use the Medication module to:
Maintain safe medication administration
Track inventory levels
Manage student prescriptions
Keep audit-ready administration records
Provide clear visibility of student medical information
Who can access the Medication module
Access depends on staff permissions.
Typical users include:
School nurses
Boarding staff
Health staff
School administrators
Permissions can control who can:
Manage medication catalog
Manage inventory
Administer medications
Manage prescriptions
Edit administration records
ā FAQs
What is the Medication module used for?
The Medication module helps schools manage medications, prescriptions, and administration records in one system.
Can all staff access the Medication module?
No. Access depends on staff permissions configured by the school administrator.
Does the module track medication inventory?
Yes, but inventory tracking is only available for OTC medications.