• Field trips : teachers are responsible for taking all their students ’ medications . Any time a trip is planned off school grounds , it is considered a field trip .
• When giving medication , staff must ensure the following : o correct student o correct medication o correct dose o correct time ( must be given within 30 minutes of time ordered ) o NEVER leave the medication unattended o recount the medication o sign the medication book in black ink o re-lock the medication cabinet o return keys to the main office
• If the administering staff has questions , they are to contact the nurse or his / her designee before giving the medication . If there are any errors , the nurse will be notified immediately so the problem can be corrected as soon as possible , and the appropriate paperwork can be completed .
Health and Safety Files NAEYC Standard 10D . 6
All information in a child ’ s education and HEALTH file is confidential and will not be released or distributed without written consent from a custodial guardian .
• Only those people directly related to implementing or monitoring a child ’ s progress are allowed to see the files .
• The Stowe Early Learning Center staff has access to the files but may not remove any materials or breach confidentiality .
• Families may review their children ’ s records within two ( 2 ) business days following a request .
• Requests should be addressed to the Director and / or nurse .
• We are a component of the Enfield Public Schools Board of Education , and as such , educational and health records are started for each child . Your child ’ s school records will be forwarded to the respective kindergarten that he / she will attend . Guardians must sign a written release form before any records are sent to any school system other than Enfield .
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