HEALTH SERVICES
A child ’ s readiness to learn depends upon many factors , not the least of which is the child ’ s health . Understanding both the importance and responsibility to ensure each child ’ s health , the State of Connecticut has laws and the Enfield Board of Education has policies which mandate certain responsibilities upon both the parents and the schools .
Administering Medicine at School A Medication Authorization Form * is required each time any medication is to be administered in school .
This form is required by the State of Connecticut and the Enfield Board of Education , should your child require medication during the school day for the upcoming year .
THE FORM The form must be signed by the authorized prescriber who orders the medication . Authorized prescriber means a physician , dentist , optometrist , advanced practice registered nurse , or physician assistant and , for interscholastic and intramural athletic events only , a podiatrist . Optometrists , advanced practice registered nurses , physician assistants , and podiatrists must be licensed in Connecticut . It must be signed by the parent .
THE MEDICATION The Enfield Board of Education policy and CT state law requires that medication must be brought in by a parent or other responsible adult ( over the age of 18 ) and given directly to the nurse . This person must remain to count the medication and to sign a form that verifies the amount .
Medication must be in a pharmacy bottle , properly labeled if it is a prescription , and contain no more than a 3 month supply . Samples must be labeled by the authorized prescriber who orders the medication . If it is an over the counter medication ** ( i . e ., Tylenol , Tums , Advil , or Motrin , etc .), the medication must be brought in the original unopened container .
Any medication remaining must be picked up by a parent or other responsible adult by the last day of school or within one week when a medication is discontinued .
Students are permitted to carry on their person and self-medicate with asthma inhalers and epi-pens provided the appropriate medication authorization forms are on file in the nurse ’ s office .
Students may self-administer insulin through injection or insulin pump provided the appropriate medication authorization forms are on file in the nurse ’ s office .
** Cough drops may be kept and used in the health office with a note from the parent / guardian .
*** Bug repellent & sunscreen may be brought in for field day , if labeled with the student ’ s name and a note from the parent / guardian .
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