All medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) that are administered at school must have a doctor's note in order to do so. This form must be signed by both you and your child's healthcare provider. All Health Forms must be submitted annually, even if the prescription, healthcare procedure or dietary allergies have not changed. You will submit completed forms to the Nurse, along with the medication - Medication must be in packaging from the pharmacy (labeled with student's name and name of medication).
Medication Administration Request Form
Medications that you want kept in the Nurse's office and administered at a specific time or as needed
The form must be signed by both you and the child's medical provider
Examples: ADHD medication, over-the-counter medication (including cough drops), rescue inhaler, etc.
**Please be sure the provider gives a REASON for meds that are taken "as needed" (i.e. Albuterol Inhaler - 2 puffs every 4 hours AS NEEDED FOR wheezing, cough, or shortness of breath)
Self-Administration of Prescribed Asthma/Anaphylaxis Medicine
Form is used when a student is able to carry their own inhaler and/or anaphylaxis medication while at school
Student's Medical Provider must sign this form noting that the student possess the skill(s) and competency level to independently administer medication
Specialized Health Care Procedure Form
Examples for when to use this form:
EpiPens or Auvi-Q's
Catheterization
G-tube feedings
Tracheostomy care
**Nebulizer treatments are currently NOT permitted on any FWISD campus - if a student needs a Nebulizer treatment during the school day a parent/guardian can sign the student out, take them home to administer treatment and sign the student back in to continue their school day**
Nutrition Services Dietary/Allergy Request Form
Needs to be filled out and signed by Medical Provider when a student has food allergies (must be completed each school year - regardless if allergies/dietary restrictions are the same as previous school year)
Form is sent to campus Cafeteria Manager and FWISD Dietician - allows for a "flag" to be entered on student's account
If a student goes through the lunch line and tries to buy an item that contains ingredients in which the student cannot have the employee would get a notification and help the student choose a different option