Administration & Staff

· A nurse is only able to administer medications (prescriptions and over-the-counter) at the order of a healthcare provider and with consent of the student’s parent/guardian. The School Physician provides standing orders for common medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), antibiotic ointment, and anti-itch medication. Parents must complete the annual consent for these medication through the parent PowerSchool account.

· Medication Consent Form is completed (insert link), or if a healthcare provider order and written consent from a parent/guardian is provided.

· The school nurse is not able to provide cold, allergy, and other medications with only a parent request

· PASD Board Policy on Medications

· PASD Board Policy for student possession of unauthorized medications

· Pennsylvania requires documentation of a physical exam during Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 11th grade. Transfer students who do not have documentation of a physical exam in the records from their previous school must also provide documentation.

· This exam can be completed up to 1 year prior the required grade (July 1st).

· We recommend these evaluations be completed by your family healthcare provider since he/she can best evaluate your child’s health, assist you in obtaining any necessary treatment, and keep your child’s immunizations current. Families unable to obtain a private physical exam will be offered an exam complete by the school physician (or his proxy) during the required year.  

· Pennsylvania requires documentation of a dental exam during Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and 7th grade. Transfer students who do not have documentation of a dental exam in the records from their previous school must also provide documentation.

· A copy of the Pennsylvania dental exam form can be found in our documents and resources section of this page.

· This exam can be completed up to 1 year prior the required grade (July 1st).

· We recommend these evaluations be completed by your family dentist since he/she can best evaluate your child’s dental health and assist you in obtaining any necessary treatment. A dental health provider group comes once per year to provide dental care to student who are unable to obtain a private dental exam. 

· Middle and High School students only are permitted to carry and self-administer epinephrine autoinjectors (EpiPen), asthma inhalers, and diabetes supplies if the necessary documentation is on file with the school nurse. The documents must be updated annually.

· Any student that does not meet the above criteria and is caught in possession of any medication can be subject to disciplinary action per School Board Policy 227, Controlled Substances.

· PASD Board Policy on Medications

· PASD Board Policy for student possession of unauthorized medications

· Temperature of 100 degrees or higher without the use of fever reducing medication. (should be normal for 24 hours before returning to school without a fever reducing medication)

· Vomiting or diarrhea the night or morning before school not associated with a documented chronic physical or psychological condition

· Eyes-red, itchy and with a thick yellow discharge

· A serious injury or child is struggling to participate in class due to symptoms of illness

· Any serious illness or injury should be diagnosed by a physician. The student should not be sent to school for evaluation by the school nurse