STUDENT HEALTH RECORDS
Parents/guardians are asked to keep their student’s medical health record up to date
by notifying the school nurse of any injuries, hospitalizations, immunizations, dietary
or medication changes, additions, discontinuations, or any other concerns. If your child
requires any medical accommodations, please provide a note signed by a healthcare
provider indicating which accommodation(s) are needed.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
The school nurse may administer prescription medications if a licensed healthcare provider has prescribed it and if the medication has a pharmacy label with the student's name, the medication name, the dosage, and administration instructions, as well as the name and phone number of the pharmacy.All medication must be in its original container and properly labeled with the date of the prescription being in the current school year. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign a Medication Administration Permission Form for each medication.
All changes to medication administration requires an order by your child's health care provider prior to the change taking effect.These changes may include increases or decreases in the amount of medication to be administered, and/or the frequency of administration. A note and/or a faxed prescription from your child's healthcare provider that outlines these changes are acceptable. Your child's healthcare provider can fax the note directly to the nurse's office. If your child is under the care of Nemours and you have signed up for Nemourslink, the school nurse will be able to view medication updates.
Permission for non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications: Permission for acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and antacids administration is located on the school emergency medical card. If you would like your child to be able to receive any additional OTC medications during the school day, such as an allergy or cold medication, please bring a completed Medication Administration Permission Form
(this form can also be completed online) and the medication in its original container to the school. The medication will be stored in the nurse's office and your child will have access to it during the school day on an as-needed basis.
Please note the nurse will only be able to administer OTC medications as directed on the medication's container, unless a signed note with explicit administration instructions from a healthcare provider is provided.
