COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL
Children should be observed before being sent to school to be sure that they are free of any signs of infection such as : headache , fever , upset stomach , diarrhea , sore throat , runny nose , rashes , flushed face , and / or red and watery eyes . If your child is sick , you should keep him home .
TOILET TRAINING
PK staff will work with families regarding their child ’ s toileting progress .
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION NAEYC Standard 1B . 19
• All medications to be administered in the school setting must be accompanied by a medication authorization form that is signed by both the child ’ s physician and parent / guardian .
• Acceptance of medication should ONLY be done by the following individuals : nurse , principal , or full-time teacher . Medication in “ pill form ” must be counted with the parent present , and the appropriate paperwork completed that includes a parent signature ( up to a 3- month supply may be accepted ).
• All medication is stored in a locked file cabinet in the Nurse ’ s Office .
• Whenever any type of medication is accepted or returned to a parent or other responsible adult , both parties must sign the medication form . There are extra forms kept in front of the medication book .
• The first dose of the medication at school is to be given by the nurse , unless the student is in distress , and the administering staff member has already been trained by the nurse . This would pertain to “ as needed ” medications , such as asthma inhalers , epi-pens , and Benadryl .
• Medications cannot be given to a student unless the staff member has been trained by the nurse .
• Substitute teachers may NOT give medication at any time .
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