MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
IMMUNIZATIONS:
According to Indiana Code 20-8.1-7-10.1(c) (1) When a student enrolls for the first time in a school corporation, a statement of the student’s immunizations which shows that the student has received at least the minimum number of immunizations for the student’s age will be supplied to the school by a parent or guardian. A student may not be permitted to attend school beyond the first day of school unless the school has authorized a twenty day waiver. Upon completion of the twenty days the student will be excluded from school if the immunizations remain incomplete.
STUDENT MEDICATION:
The following guidelines have been established regarding medications at school:
• All prescription and over-the-counter medication must be FDA approved and will be kept in the school office, unless a student has written physician permission to possess and self-administer the medication according to IC 20-8.1-5.1-7.5.
• Written instructions from the parent/guardian are required for all prescription and OTC medications. The instructions must include: name of medication, reason for medication, amount to administer, and time to be administered. OTC medication amounts must be age appropriate per product label, and may not be given more frequently than stated on label except with physician prescription.
• Pharmacy and OTC medications must be in the original container affixed with a current pharmacy or package label.
• Medication ordered three times a day or less should be given before and after school and at bedtime. Prescription medication with a specific time ordered that is during school hours will be given as directed.
• Medications must be picked up in the school office, and will be released to the parent or a designee who is at least 18 years old with written permission from the parent.
INJURY:
The corporation physician provides standing orders for health care for TSC students. The following medications and supplies are being used as first aid measures within TSC schools: Contact lens solution, eye irrigations, topical antiseptics, topical analgesics, throat lozenges, band aids, bandages, elastic wraps, heating pads, and ice packs. Diphenhydramine (an oral antihistamine) may be used for severe allergic reactions. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to notify the school if they prefer that these products not be used when treating their child.
ILLNESS:
Students with vomiting, diarrhea, undiagnosed skin rashes, eye infections, or fever over 100 degrees should not attend school. Students should not return to school until symptoms have resolved, or are fever free for 24 hours. Students being treated with antibiotic medications should receive the medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Students will be sent home from school with temperatures over 100o, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, eye infections, or other symptoms of illness.
HEALTH SCREENINGS:
Vision screening are completed annually, per Indiana state law (IC 20-34-3-12), for all students enrolled in Kindergarten or 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 8th grades.
Hearing screenings are completed annually, per Indiana state law (IC 20-34-3-14), for all students enrolled in 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th grades, a student who has transferred into the school corporation, and a student who is suspected of having hearing problems. Postural or Scoliosis screenings are conducted with students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9. Parents or guardians will be notified by a referral letter if a concern is identified during the screening process. Referrals are based upon Indiana State referral recommendations. Further medical evaluation should be obtained. Questions regarding these procedures should be directed to your child’s school nurse.
