From the Nurse's Desk
From the Nurse's Desk
FROM THE NURSE’S DESK
IMPORTANT HEALTH ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION
ANY STUDENT WITH NOTED HEALTH CONDITIONS ON THE HEALTH PORTION OF INFOSNAP/ HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORMS WILL REQUIRE VERIFICATION/ DOCUMENTATION FROM THEIR PHYSICIAN, PRIOR TO THE DEVELOPMENT OR CONTINUATION OF A HEALTH CARE-PLAN. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL NURSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION:
IF YOU RECEIVE A LETTER REGARDING YOUR CHILD(REN)’S IMMUNIZATIONS (EXPIRED CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION) YOU MUST PRESENT AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION BEFORE YOUR CHILD(REN) WILL BE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE A HOMEROOM TEACHER ASSIGNMENT IN AUGUST. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD(REN)’S SHOTS ARE BROUGHT UP TO DATE OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS.
Both the Tuscaloosa County Health Department and Maude Whatley can administer immunizations in the Summer by appointment only for those with MEDICAID OR NO INSURANCE – Parents should call TCHD (205)562-6900 or Maude Whatley (205)758-6647 to schedule an appointment.
· There is no charge for children covered by Medicaid, however, the Medicaid card must be presented.
· All other clients will likely be charged a fee, based on their income.
· Clients need to bring immunization records with them.
· Students with Private Insurance should see their Primary Physician.
MEDICATION INFORMATION:
· AN UPDATED PRESCRIBER AUTHORIZATION ORDER IS REQUIRED FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IF YOUR CHILD(REN) REQUIRE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION/ PROCEDURES TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. YOU MAY OBTAIN A MEDICATION ORDER FORM FROM THE TCSS.NET WEBSITE OR THE SCHOOL. FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL NURSE AT THE TIME THE MEDICATION IS BROUGHT IN BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN (PREFERABLY PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL). ALL PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION REQUIRES A DOCTOR AND PARENT SIGNATURE.
· NO ZIPLOCK BAGS OF COUGH DROPS, ETC. WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS MUST BE IN THE ORIGINIAL, UNOPENED CONTAINER.
· NO EXPIRED MEDICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
· ALL INHALERS MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE PRESCRIPTION LABEL INTACT.
· ANY PRESCRIPTIONS REQUIRING HALF TABLETS, MUST BE SPLIT PRIOR TO THE MEDICATION BEING BROUGHT TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE.
· AT NO TIME IS IT PERMISSABLE FOR A STUDENT TO CARRY ANY MEDICATION ON PERSON, UNLESS PROPER “SELF ADMINISTRATION/ KEPT ON PERSON” PAPERWORK WITH REQUIRED SIGNATURES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL NURSE.
· ALL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (DIABETIC GLUCOMETERS, NEBULIZERS, ETC.) MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD’S FIRST AND LAST NAME.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation! Please contact your school nurse with any questions!