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Health Dept. - School Health

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1. Who is the health team at my child’s school?

A health team is assigned to all Frederick County Public Schools. The health team consists of a registered nurse and a health room technician. The registered nurse is assigned to more than one school and supervises the nursing functions delegated to the health room technician. The health room technician is both a certified nursing assistant and certified medication technician with additional training in CPR, AEDs and first aid School Assignments

2. What if my child needs medication at school?

Although it is encouraged to give medications at home some students require medications during the school day. Medications are administered in accordance to the Frederick County Public School policy http://www.fcps.org/dept/legal/400-23.pdf. This policy was developed based on the Code of Maryland Regulations Nurse Practice Act. Your child’s health care provider must complete a Medication Authorization Form for all prescription and non-prescription medications. The registered nurse reviews this form to assure that administration can be safely delegated to the health room technician. Medication Authorization Form

3. What if my child requires a medical treatment during the school day?

Your child’s health care provider must complete a medical Treatment Authorization Form. The registered nurse reviews this form to assure that administration can be safely delegated to the health room technician. Treatment Authorization Form

4. What if my child has a severe life-threatening allergy?

To assure the safety of your child please contact the registered nurse assigned to your child’s school immediately. If you child requires an EpiPen your child’s health care provider must complete an Authorization for Management of an Allergic Reaction Form. EpiPens are administered in accordance with the Frederick County Public School policy http://www.fcps.org/dept/legal/200-39.pdf. The registered nurse will train the health room technician and designated FCPS staff on the administration of the EpiPen. Authorization for Mgmt of Allergic Reaction

5. What immunizations does my child need to register for school?

Proof of immunizations is required to register your child for school. The immunization required for your child to attend school must be up to date prior to attending. To obtain specific information about your child’s immunization requirements go to:
Immunization Requirements

6. Will my child receive vision and hearing screening at school?

Students in Pre-K, K (if not previously screened in Pre-K), 4th and 8th grades and special education students of ages comparable to those grades; new entrants who do not have documentation of previous screening in Maryland; and students referred with symptoms of possible vision and/or hearing problems will be screened during the school year. The screening is coordinated by the registered nurse and completed by a trained health room technician. Notification will go out prior to the screening from the health team.

7. If my child is not feeling well when do I keep them home from school?

Here are some helpful guidelines to help you decide when to keep your child home from school:

Ø a temperature of more than 100 for more than 24 hours
Ø nausea or vomiting
Ø stomachache
Ø diarrhea
Ø pale or flushed face
Ø headache
Ø persistent cough
Ø earache
Ø thick discharge from the nose
Ø painful sore throat
Ø rash or infection of the skin
Ø red or pink eyes
If the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your primary health care provider.