Health and Safety

Health

Current Health Alerts

• H1N1 Letter to Parents - 9/9/09
• H1N1 Letter to Parents - 9/11/09

Health Committee Updates

• Health Update Letter to Parents - 9/18/09
• Health Update Letter to Parents - 10/6/09

Pandemic Flu Information and Guide

• The Differences Between Cold and Flu

Medical Health and Safety Information

During the course of the school year, your child may need to take medication while at school. Over-the-counter and prescription medicines require a completed “Authorization for Administration of Medication at School” form on file in the nurse’s office in order for your child to be given medicines at school. Please note that this form includes the physician’s signature as well as a parent/guardian signature. Washington State law prohibits teachers from administering any medicine; therefore, it must be dispensed from the nurse’s office, but medication must accompany this form. Any medication to be taken during school hours must be administered through the school office or nurse’s office and will be given only if it is accompanied by:

• A doctor’s prescription on the bottle
• Medication in its original container
• A completed “Authorization for Administration of Medication at School” form found below

If a student is on a field trip, the requirements are the same for administration, although teachers will administer medications instead of office staff.

No medication, over-the-counter or prescription should be sent in the student’s lunch, backpack or should be in a student’s pockets. This includes, but is not limited to, aspirin, Tylenol, cough remedies/drops, decongestants, lip balm/chap stick, and antihistamines. It is very handy to keep a copy of this form in your car glove compartment in case you visit your child’s physician and medication is recommended or prescribed.

• Sickness Policy (See Page 33 in Parent Handbook)
• Student Allergy/Medical Emergency Plan
• Authorization for Administration of Medication
• Asthma Plan
• Diabetic Instructions
• Diabetic Instructions for Students with Insulin Pumps
• Head Lice

For nationwide health information, visit the Center for Disease Control website:

Calendar at a Glance