CLINIC

Welcome to Eagle Rock Elementary School Clinic's website!

School  Nurse: Mary Bobbitt, RN

Clinic Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Phone: 540-884-2421

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Prescription and OTC Medications  

Generally, medications should be administered at home whenever possible in order to prevent students from experiencing a disruption to the instructional day.  The school nurse or trained health aide can administer medications when medically necessary and with appropriate documentation.  It is recommended that the first dose of any new medication be administered at home so the parent/guardian can closely monitor the student for possible side effects. 

Prescription Medications:  A written order from and physician/practitioner and written permission from the parent/guardian are required and must be received before a dose of the prescription medication can be administered at school.  A Physician’s Request and Parent Permission for Administration of Medication form is available at each school for this purpose.  The school nurse can help facilitate communication with the physician as needed.  Note:  For those students requiring emergency plans (Allergy Action Plan, Asthma Action Plan, Seizure Action Plan, and/or Diabetic Management Plan), the school must receive an updated emergency plan each school year. 

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications: Some OTC medications are available in the school clinic.  Parent/ guardian permission is required before the school nurse or trained health aide can administer these medications.  An Over-The–Counter Medication consent form is sent home at the beginning of the school year to secure permission to administer these OTC medications kept in the school clinic.

Occasionally, students will require OTC medications other than those available in our school clinic.  The school nurse or trained health aide can administer these other OTC medications after the school receives written parent / guardian permission with a completed Physician’s Request and Parent Permission for Administration of Medication form.  A Physician’s signature is not required on this form for OTC medications that are administered for 5 days or less.  A Physician’s signature is required for the following special circumstances:  1.  If the OTC medication must be administered for more than five consecutive days;  2.   If the OTC medication is required to be administered outside of the manufacturer’s directions; or 3.  If the student requires the OTC medication on a regular basis.

The school nurse or principal can assist families in determining the proper documentation needed to administer medications at school.  Please feel free to contact either the school nurse or the principal during school hours if you would like further information or assistance with this process. 

Note:  Medications must be brought directly to the school clinic or office by the parent or guardian. Medications must be in their original container /prescription bottle with the proper labeling intact. 

Clinical Protocol for a Fever

FEVER

Fever is a physiological response to inflammation or an infection that helps the body’s defense mechanism. The only valid reason to try and reduce a fever is to make the child more comfortable, or to prevent seizures in the very young child.

DESCRIPTION OF FEVER:

A fever is considered a temperature of 100º F or higher. Any child with a fever of 100º F or higher should be sent home. In most childhood illnesses, fever is lowest in the morning, rises in the afternoon, and is highest in the evening and night. As a child begins to recover, their morning temperature may be normal with fever still present later in the day.

HOW SOON SHOULD A STUDENT- RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER A MILD, FEBRILE ILLNESS?

CDC recommends that your child stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.  This includes not going to school, travel, shopping, social events, sporting events and public gatherings.

Other symptoms to consider: cough, nasal congestion, stomachache, vomiting, or diarrhea. If present to a significant degree, advise remaining at home an additional day.

Doctor’s written instructions may take precedence over these guidelines.

FORMS: There are two medication forms attached that are available for you to download when required. The Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication Permission Form is completed at the beginning of the schoolyear. Form 906N is the form parents are required to complete any time you are requesting a prescription medication or a new OTC drug be administered by the school nurse or trained health aide. Remember a parent/guardian must deliver the medication to school, not the student. Thank you for your attention to these important issues.

Also, there are now attachments for the Asthma Action Plan and Allergy Action Plan if needed for your child. Many thanks!

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