Update Regarding Tylenol & Motrin
Effective July 1, 2018, there will no longer be standing orders that you will find on the “blue cards” for Tylenol or Motrin. The Nurse will not be able to give students Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for headaches, cramps, etc. unless your child’s healthcare provider and you provide a completed medication authorization form.
If you feel your child will need to receive the above medications you can download a copy of the medication authorization form at the bottom of this page or you may pick up a form at the Nurse’s Office.
Food Allergies Information
According to the CTECS Procedural Plan for Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies (July 1, 2006), it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform the school nurse about any serious or life threatening food allergies your child may have.
If your child has a food allergy requiring administration of prescribed medications (e.g. Epipen, Benadryl, etc.) or one that causes swelling of the face and/or throat, itching, vomiting or diarrhea, please notify the school nurse immediately. In addition to notifying the school nurse of your child’s food allergy, please obtain a written statement of such from your child’s health care provider. Also, please provide the medication(s) that are necessary in the treatment of your child’s food allergic reaction and the health care provider’s written authorization for this medication.
The information you provide about your child’s life threatening food allergy will be used to develop an Individualized Emergency Care Plan with you, for your child. This plan will be used to accommodate your child’s special needs in prevention and/or intervention of incidents involving the food allergen(s). Please remember, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the school nurse any time there is a change in the health status of your child.
Forms & Policy
For a library of resources regarding School Nurse Forms & Policies, please visit the District site here.
