Dear Parents: Greetings from the nursing department. As we start a new school year, I would like to forward you a copy of our acetaminophen/ibuprofen authorization form and reacquaint you with our present medication policies. All medications, both over the counter and prescription, need to be authorized by a physician and a parent. The authorization should be forwarded to the school, and any prescribed medication needs to be brought in by a responsible adult. The medication must be in the original container with the student’s name, name of medication, and dosage clearly written on the label. The high school does keep a supply of 200mg ibuprofen and 325mg acetaminophen tablets, therefore eliminating the need for parents to supply those medications. Please note that any alternative forms such as liquid or chewable ibuprofen or acetaminophen must be supplied by the parent. Medication authorization forms are available at the health office or may be downloaded from the district website at www.region18.org. If you would like your student to be able to receive ibuprofen or acetaminophen during school hours specifically for relief of headache, menstrual cramps or orthodontic discomfort, please complete the enclosed form that has been authorized by Dr. Sikand, our medical advisor, and forward it to your student’s school nursing office. This policy will consist of a once per day administration, with a limit of 3 times per month on an as needed basis and does not apply to field trips, extracurricular sports, or activities. Should your student require pain relief for any other reason, i.e., muscular pain due to illness or injury, an authorization must be obtained from your student’s physician. All medications are to be administered by the school nurse with the exception of epipens and inhalers which may be kept with the student with authorization from the physician, parent. As a reminder, students attending overnight school field trips who may require medication of any type (controlled or over the counter) will require authorization from a physician and a parent. At the high school level, students are permitted to carry non-controlled medications such as ibuprofen, allergy medications, and antibiotics with authorization from the physician, parent, and school nurse. Controlled medications are to be given by an authorized teacher, administrator, or school nurse. As a reminder, the HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Privacy Act) Privacy Rule is in effect. This federally regulated law means that our health office staff will be unable to have access to your child’s medical records from their physician without proper authorization from a parent. It is the sole responsibility of the student or parent to submit physical examination forms and health records for mandated requirements. For your convenience, a medication authorization form for the administration of ibuprofen and acetaminophen is enclosed. This form needs to be renewed annually. If you require any clarification of these medical policies, please contact your child’s school nurse. Melissa Seckla is the high school nurse and may be reached at 860 434-4444 (x1004) or secklam@region18.org Sincerely, Melissa Seckla RN Lyme-Old Lyme High School Nurse Comments are closed.
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