Welcome to the School Nurse's page
Reminders
School Health Program
The school health program seeks to fulfill the school's obligation to promote and protect the health of its children. This program is managed by the school nurse who is on duty to provide care for health problems or injuries. The nurse is available to consult with parents/guardians regarding health-related school problems. You can help the school meet its obligation by not sending your child to school if he/she appears ill.
Generally, a student who is too ill to participate in physical education classes should remain at home. However, illnesses preventing children from participating in physical education classes must have a doctor’s note.
Contagious Diseases
Children diagnosed with contagious diseases such as ringworm, scabies, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), or impetigo must have a note stating the name of the medication with which they have been treated to return to school.
Students may return to school after being treated for 24 hours.
Always check with the nurse at your school if there are questions about the appropriate time for student return.
Health Records
A health record will be maintained by the school nurse for each student enrolled in Fort Rucker Schools. These records will be kept in the nurse’s office during the school year and will then become a part of the student’s cumulative record. Records may be reviewed upon request.
Consent Form for Health Provider
When community medical or mental health providers request that a child’s teacher complete a behavior rating or behavioral checklist, the Fort Rucker Schools require that a parent sign a consent form for the release of information. The rating/checklist is then completed by the teacher and given to the school psychologist or counselor who sends it directly to the medical/mental health provider who requested the information.
Injuries at School
First aid will be given immediately in the event of an injury to a student. If the injury is of a serious nature, the parent/guardian will be notified and medical assistance secured as soon as possible. The principal is advised of all injuries.
When students request to see the school nurse, the following procedures will be followed:
- A student must have a referral slip from the teacher to come to the nurse’s office during school hours.
- If the nurse is not in her office, students should report to the school office for assistance.
Medication
According to Lyster Army Hospital Pharmacy regulations, medications CANNOT be dispensed at school UNLESS the container bears a pharmacy label with:
- Student’s name;
- Current date;
- Type (name) of medication;
- Dosage.
All medications should be brought to school by a responsible adult. Children may not bring medications on their own. A medication release form will need to be completed in the nurse’s office indicating the time it is to be given and when it is to be discontinued.
Over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, throat sprays, and cough drops also need a pharmacy label or doctor’s note in order for the students to receive them at school.
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