UCSD#1 Has updated procedures for food allergies and health care. More information can be obtained from the school nurse. The main points from the health care procedure include when a child will be sent home from school including if they have any of the following:

• A fever of 100 degrees or greater. The student may return to school only after being fever free for 24 hours (without fever-reducing medications).
• A persistent cough or coughing that significantly affects the students ability to talk, function or remain comfortable.
• Suspected conjunctivitis. Following the diagnosis of conjunctivitis the student may return to school 24 hours after the first prescribed dose.
• Persistent diarrhea and/or uncontrolled vomiting. The student may return to school only after being symptom-free for 8 hours.
• A suspicious, unexplained rash or lesion. The student may return after a health care provider has examined and authorized the student's return to school.
• Whenever any live pediculi or untreated nits are found. The student may return following appropriate treatment as long as no further live pediculi are found.
• Students may return to school:
  • With a known diagnosis of strep throat 24 hours after antibiotic treatment.
  • With a diagnosed skin lesion 24 hours after treatment.

If you have any health related questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to contact me at #789-0757, x1156.

ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS

In compliance with Wyoming Statutes and according to accepted professional practice, the Board of Trustees of Uinta County School District Number One has established a policy regarding the administration of medication at school. The Board of Trustees in adopting this policy establishes the following:

1. Medication should be administered at home if at all possible.

2. If medication of any type, including non-prescription, must be taken at school, written instructions from the parent/guardian on a specific Parent Authorization to Administer Medication form will be given to the school regarding the medication, dose, frequency, and duration.

3. A licensed Medical Practitioner shall give their written instructions to include medication name, dosage and time of administration for a student to receive prescription medication at school; in addition to the above authorization form.

4. The prescription medication must be brought to school in a container properly labeled by a pharmacist or licensed Medical Practitioner. Non-prescription medication must be in the original container.

5. Any medication must be administered according to the recommended dosage, time interval or directions listed on the container, (or in accordance with weight-based dosage recommendations) unless specifically ordered, in writing, by a licensed Medical Practitioner.

6. When necessary, stock over-the-counter medications may be administered at school under the following criteria:

7. Permission to administer has been granted in the PowerSchool Medication Administration Permissions. (Parents are responsible to update any changes to the PowerSchool Medication Administration Permissions.)

B. If permission has not been granted in the PowerSchool Medication

Administration Permissions, a parent may be contacted and permission obtained via telephone to administer the medication.

C. A parent has completed the appropriate written Parent Authorization

to Administer Medications form.

D. Medications that can be administered include: Acetaminophen

(Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Calcium

Carbonate (Tums) and cough drops

1. The medication shall be kept in a locked place and records shall be kept on medications administered. The records must be signed by the individual who administered the medication.

2. Medication may only be administered by the school nurse, the building administrator, or a staff member specifically designated in writing by the building administrator.

3. Any staff member may refuse to administer any medication.

4. All medication authorizations will expire on the last day of the school year in which it was executed. Medication not picked up by the last day of the school year will be discarded.

5. Wyoming Statutes allow students to carry and self-administer certain medications. Specific self-administration of these medications must be authorized in writing by a licensed Medical Practitioner and the parent/guardian using approved forms.

DTP/DTaP (5 Doses) Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis-containing vaccine. A 5th dose of DTP/DTaP is not required if 4th dose is administered on or after the 4th birthday.

Tdap (1 Dose) An adolescent Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis-containing vaccine) booster is required for all 7th grade students who have not received a booster shot during the previous 5 years. Students 8th-12th grades are required to have the age-appropriate series completed indicating one Td/Tdap booster was received. Thereafter, one Tdap booster is recommended every 10 years.

Polio (4 Doses) The final dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday even if this means a 5th dose. If IPV or OPV only were used, 3 doses is considered a complete series if the 3rd dose is given on or after the 4th birthday. A combination OPV/IPV requires 4 doses for a complete series.

MMR (2 Doses) Measles, mumps & rubella vaccine with first dose given on or after the 1st birthday.

Hepatitis B (3 Doses) Series of three vaccinations given over a 6 month period of time.

Varicella (2 doses) Series of two doses given 3 months after the first dose if 7 to 11 years of age. If over 12 years of age, second dose is given 28 days after the first.

* For students 7 years of age and older who were not immunized prior to their 7th birthday, a total of 3 doses of Tdap, Polio & Hepatitis B and 2 doses of Varicella and MMR are required.

For more information on immunizations or exemptions, please contact your school nurse.