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Welcome to the Worcester Elementary School Nurse OfficeMrs. Jodi Lattanze R.N. C.S.N.Phone 610-489-5000 x40205FAX 610-831-5326OFFICE HOURS:Monday - 8:50a to 3:42pTuesday- Friday - 8:10a to 3:42pThe school nurse is at lunch from 12:45p to 1:15p
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Medication Policies
MEDICATION POLICY
ALL PRESCRIPTIVE, OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) & HOMEOPATHIC PREPARATIONS ARE TO BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL BY THE SCHOOL NURSE
- A SIGNED PHYSICIAN’S NOTE IS TO BE ON FILE FOR EACH MEDICATION.
- A SIGNED PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTE IS TO BE ON FILE FOR EACH MEDICATION.
- THE MEDICATION MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Notes expire at the end of the school year and must be renewed for the following school year.
The school district will provide the following OTC medications with permission to dispense by the school physician: Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil), Mylanta, Pepto Bismol, Benadryl, Coke Syrup, Throat spray/lozenge, Neosporin Ointment
Please check those to be given on the Student Emergency Form.
Students are NOT permitted to carry medication in school. This includes all prescriptive, OTC and homeopathic preparations. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for expulsion.
The school physician may be consulted by the school nurse at any time with concerns regarding medications.
INHALER USE AT SCHOOL
Act 187 of the Pennsylvania School Code allows students to possess and self-administer an asthma inhaler in the school setting under certain guidelines.
STUDENTS who desire to possess and self-administer an asthma inhaler will be required to:
a) demonstrate that he/she is capable and responsible to self-administer the inhaler
b) notify the school nurse immediately following each use of the asthma inhaler
c) not allow other students to use the inhaler
Failure to follow the policy will result in the immediate confiscation of the inhaler and loss of the privilege of possessing the inhaler for self-administration.
PARENTS will provide written permission to include:
a) they agree with the physician order and the school to allow their child to possess and self-administer the asthma inhaler
b) to relieve the school and school employee of any responsibility for the benefit or consequences of the prescribed medication
c) the school bears no responsibility for ensuring that the medication is taken
PHYSICIANS will provide a written permission to include:
a) name of the drug, dose, time to be administered and the diagnosis or reason for the medication
b) indicate any reaction that may occur to the medication and any emergency response
c) state whether the student is qualified and able to self-administer the medication
Permission to possess and self-administer must be renewed yearly.
An Asthma Action Plan should be completed for each student with asthma.
MEDICATION PARENT/PHYSICIAN PERMISSION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
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Student Health Forms
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Office Procedures
Student Emergency FormsEmergency forms will be sent home at the beginning of each school year. Please review them carefully, make the appropriate changes and return the completed forms to school during the first week. Students are instructed to bring the completed forms to their homeroom teachers. It is of the utmost importance that you complete these forms so that we, as a school system, are able to contact you with regards to your child. Remember to call during the school year with any changes.Early Release Due to Medical ConcernsIf your child becomes ill/injured during the school day this procedure will be followed:1. The student is to report to the nurse's office for examination and be assessed for necessity to be dismissed from school early.2. Parent/Guardian will be the first called, if unavailable then the emergency contacts will be contacted. A student will not be released to anyone that is not listed on the emergency contact unless, the parent calls and states the name of the individual that will be picking up their child.3. If medically necessary, 911 will be called to transport your child to a hospital that is determined by the emergency professionals. The parent/guardian will be notified immediately of this transport, and a staff member of the school will accompany and remain with the student until a family member arrives.MedicationAs per the district policy, students are not to bring any medication to school whether it be over-the-counter medication ( other than the standing orders listed on the emergency form) or prescription medication without a physician's order and parent signature. If your child requires medication during the school day, you can download the medication form on the Form page of this Website, take the form to your physician and bring the form with the medication to the nurse's office. Please refer to the medication policy for specifics. -
Mandated Services
MANDATED SERVICES (SERVICES AS MANDATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION)
GROWTH SCREENING
Grade K - 12
HEARING SCREENING
Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 7 and 11 and all IEP students (all grades)
VISION SCREENING
Grade K – 12
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION SCREENING
Grade K or 1, 6 and 11
It is recommended that students see their personal physician but exams can be done at school by the school physician, Dr. Jeffery Brand. Permission forms, with parent signature are required prior to the examination. Please make a copy of the sports physical for the school nurse and include an immunization update. The State Private Physical Form can be found here.DENTAL EXAMINATION SCREENING
Grade K or 1, 3, 7
It is recommended that the student see their private dentist but exams can be done at school by the school dentist, Dr. Sheldon Boruchow. Permission forms, with parent signature are required prior to examination. The State Private Dental Form can be found here.SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
Grade 7