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1. Parents/Guardians will notify the school of their child's allergy when they register or when an allergy is diagnosed. 

2. For medication (prescription or over the county) to be on school campuses, the Medication Authorization Form - Anaphylaxis must be completed and signed by the Health Care Provider and parent/guardian  English     Spanish

3. All medications must be provided in the original container. Prescribed medications must have a current prescription label. All medications must have a visible expiration date, which should be current for the entire school year. 

4. Parents/Guardians may provide their teacher extra snacks safe for their student to be used for special occasions. They may also provide extra snacks safe for their child to be kept with disaster supplies. 

5. Parents/Guardians should work with the teacher regarding any activities involving food before the activity is scheduled. Teachers or persons responsible for the activity are encouraged to provide notice to anyone who may contribute food to the activity to refrain from providing foods containing nut products or other known allergens from the classroom. 

6. It's recommended that parents/guardians should educate their student in the self-management of their food allergy including:

   1. Safe and unsafe foods: bring food from home or check online food service food options.

   2. Not to accept food unless it is from the teacher/designated person.

   3. Strategies for avoiding exposure to unsafe foods.

   4. Student may bring a disposable paper placemat on which to place their food.

   5. Symptoms of an allergic reaction. 

   6. How and when to tell an adult they may be having an allergy related problem.

7. Students should not be excluded from school activities solely based on their allergy.

Asthma is a leading cause of school absenteeism. Pursuant to California Education Code Section 49423.1, students are permitted to carry and use their inhaled asthma medication at school as needed, provided the appropriate written authorization forms have been received by the school.

Asthma Medication Authorization:     English     Spanish

Stock Albuterol Training Kit: NASN

PCS Stock Albuterol

WATCH STUDENT CAREFULLY FOR ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO INSECT STINGS (refer to allergic reactions if symptoms present)

• Keep the student calm and quiet and observe for 20 minutes

• Remove the body and stinger of the insect by scraping, but do not squeeze; 

• Use tweezers to pull out a tick. Grasp the head/body with and lift it in the direction it entered. Hold it there until the tick lets go. Do not twist or jerk it out. Save the tick, if possible, for identification.

• Wash the bitten area with soap and water

Bee Sting Report

1. Parents/Guardians will notify the school or school nurse when their student is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. 

2. The school nurse will work with the parents/guardians to create a management plan for the school setting. 

3. Parents/Guardians will provide an updated Diabetes Medical Management Plan each school year and with any changes during the school year. 

4. For students who are not deemed independent in their diabetes management, a trained staff member will support the student at designated times and as needed.  

5. If student is independent, student is still encouraged to check in with the health office when experiencing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

6. All staff members working with a student with Diabetes will be trained on signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. 

7. Extra snacks or supplies provided by the parent/guardian may be stored with the disaster supplies when requested. 

8. Students should not be excluded from school activities solely based on their health condition. 

9. Parents/Guardians are recommended to provide enough supplies for daily use and extra in case of a disaster: Diabetes Supplies for School   Diabetes Go-Kit

Injuries to the head can range from a minor bump, blow, or jolt to the head to a serious brain injury. A concussion (also known as a mild traumatic brain injury) changes the way the brain normally works. Symptoms of a serious brain injury can occur immediately or their onset can be delayed for several hours. Following an injury to the head, students should be observed closely for 48 hours after the injury. 

Health Office personnel, shall follow the head injury procedures below, unless a 911 call has been deemed necessary. 

• School staff will provide appropriate first aid and monitor the student for at least 20 minutes. 

• Staff will complete the Report of Head Injury Form for each head injury. A copy will be given to the parent/guardian.

• Staff will contact parent/guardian to notify them of the head injury. 

If your child has been diagnosed with a concussion, contact the school nurse. 

Concussion Resources

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1. Parents/Guardians will notify the school of their child's seizure condition when they register or when the condition is diagnosed. 

2. For medication to be on school campuses, the Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by the Health Care Provider and a parent/guardian.  English    Spanish

3. It is recommended that parent/guardian provide at least two sets of prescribed emergency medication to the school if possible. 

4. The school nurse will work with the school to identify staff members willing to be trained in emergency anti-seizure medication administration. 

5. Students should not be excluded from school activities solely based on their seizure condition.

California Education Code 49414.3 allows school districts to provide emergency naloxone for students suffering, or reasonably believed to be suffering, from opioid overdose.  An individual suffering from an overdose may be unresponsive, have slow, shallow or no breathing, cold or clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, be difficult to wake, have heavy gurgling or snoring sounds, or blue or gray skin, lips, or nails.  This is a life-threatening situation, requiring immediate treatment.  Administering emergency naloxone to students during a medical emergency may help ensure the student’s health and safety at school.  PCS has adopted a policy for standing orders to provide emergency medical care for opioid overdose.

This emergency treatment is considered to be first aid and part of the requirement to give diligent care to the health of students (EC 49400 and 49407).  All students suffering, or reasonably believed to be suffering, from a severe life-threatening overdose will be administered emergency naloxone in the form of a nasal spray by a licensed nurse or by a trained unlicensed school staff.  If naloxone is administered under the guidelines of EC 49414, staff members are required to activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 9-1-1.  In the event that a nurse or trained unlicensed school staff is not immediately available, staff will call 9-1-1.

In PCS, emergency naloxone is available in each Health Office and in each automated external defibrillator (AED) box. 

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