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Medication Overview

This article provides an overview of the Medication module in Orah and explains how schools manage medications, prescriptions, inventory, and administration records in one centralized system.

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🧩 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.


πŸ“ Where to find the Medication module

To access the Medication module:

  1. Open the left navigation menu

  2. Select Student Care

  3. 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


❓ 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.

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