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END OF THE YEAR MEDICATION PICK UP
RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Health Services Department 2240 Southpark Drive
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128
Phone (615) 893-5815, ext. 22077 Fax (615) 904-3797
Health Services Department 2240 Southpark Drive
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128
Phone (615) 893-5815, ext. 22077 Fax (615) 904-3797
Parents of children with medications at school
From. Shanna Groom MSN, RN, NCSN
Health Services Coordinator
Pick up medications from school by Wednesday May 22, 2024
Hello Parents,
Please come to the school and pick up your child's medication(s) on or before Wednesday May 22, 2024, the last full day of school. If medicines are not picked up by dismissal time on 5/22/24, they will be DISCARDED. (Christiana Middle School dismissal is 3:00)
Medications cannot be stored at the school during the summer and students are not allowed to take medications home themselves. (*Students 18 years of age or older may sign out their medicines and take them home.)
To pick up medication from the school:
• Come to the school front office and tell the staff you need to sign out student medication.
• The school nurse or medication administrator from the office will return the medication to you.
• You will need to sign that you have received your child's medicine.
ONL Y the emergency medications listed below may be picked up on the final 2-hour day, Friday 5/24/2024, but ONLY if this request has been communicated to the school nurse in writing prior to Wednesday 5/22/24.
• Diazepam, Diastat, Valtoco
• Epi-Pens
• Glucagon
• Inhalers
• Insulin
• Midazolam, Nayzilam, Versed
Solu-Cortef
• Stimate, Amicar
• *After school dismissal time on 5/24/24, ALL these medicines will also be discarded.
For Christiana Middle that is 10:00.
Please contact your school nurse with any questions.
'Rev 7/13/2023
Please contact your school nurse with any questions.
'Rev 7/13/2023
Students entering the 7th grade Immunization Requirements
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Department of School Health Services
2240 Southpark Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Phone 615-893-5815, ext. 22077 Fax 615-904-3797
Department of School Health Services
2240 Southpark Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Phone 615-893-5815, ext. 22077 Fax 615-904-3797
7th GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Attention all parents of 6th grade students!
The state of Tennessee requires that all students entering the 7th grade show proof of a Tdap booster (tetanus, diphtheria-pertussis). This should be documented on a 'Tennessee Department of Health CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION'.
Those students deemed "homeless" who have not obtained any required immunizations shall be referred to the school's homeless liaison for assistance in obtaining their immunization record.
When you take your child to your health care provider for this vaccine, please check that he/she is up to date on ALL other vaccines as well. Thank you for attending to this matter BEFORE school starts in the fall.
If you have any questions about what vaccines your child needs, please call your school nurse or Shanna Groom at the Rutherford County Board of Education central office (615-893-5815 ext. 22077) for clarification.
Exceptions will be granted to any child whose parent or guardian shall file with school authorities a signed, written statement that such measures conflict with one of the following:
l. His/her religious tenets and practices if in the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat of an epidemic; or
2. Due to medical reasons if such child has a written statement from his/her doctor excusing him from such immunization.
*Regardless of epidemic or pandemic status, religious exemptions related to vaccinations for COVID- 19 or any variants will be accepted by RCS in compliance with state law, if RCS ever required such a vaccine.
Furthermore, the enrollment of any student deemed homeless may not be denied or delayed because of the student's lack of a medical examination or immunization records.
*Regardless of epidemic or pandemic status, religious exemptions related to vaccinations for COVID- 19 or any variants will be accepted by RCS in compliance with state law, if RCS ever required such a vaccine.
Furthermore, the enrollment of any student deemed homeless may not be denied or delayed because of the student's lack of a medical examination or immunization records.
The certificate can be uploaded to your students account on Skyward
emailed to the health office or
faxed (615-904-3886 - ATTN: School Nurse).
Thank You,
Christi Reger
Student with Chronic Health Conditions
Students needing Health Action Plans for 2024-2025 School Year the forms will be emailed to you before the end of this school year.
Please follow up with student's health care provider over the summer to complete these forms.
All Medication Authorizations and Action Plans must be completed by Health Care Provider and Parents prior to signing into the clinic.
Link to Extra Forms:
Admin 2-10 Medication and Health Care Procedures
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Prescription medication may be self-administered by a student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel only with the written request and permission of a parent or guardian and physician.
Prescription medication may be self-administered by a student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel only with the written request and permission of a parent or guardian and physician.
All directives of the accompanying policy will be followed.
The principal or principal’s designee may assist in the self-administration of prescription medication under the following regulations:
1. Written instructions signed by the parent and physician will be required and will include:
o Student’s name
o Name of medication
o Name of physician
o Time of the self-administration
o Dosage and directions for self-administration
o Purpose of the medication
o Possible side effects, if known
o Termination date for self-administration of the medication
2. A physician’s and/or a licensed health care provider’s signature is required prior to administration of prescription medications.
3. The medication must be brought to school in the original pharmacy labeled container.
4. The medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent/guardian of the student or the parent’s adult designee listed on the emergency contact list for student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self-administration (i.e., students with asthma).
5. The medication will be self-administered only in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician. The district reserves the right to verify that the label on the prescription matches the physician’s orders.
6. If a dose is requested that does not fall within the published dosing guidelines or if the medication is not FDA-approved for the student’s age, a waiver must be completed by both the parent and the student’s physician before it can be administered at school.
7. An individual record will be kept of all medications administered by a health care professional and of all medication self-administered by the student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel.
8. Medications will be stored in a clean, locked cabinet or container.
9. All permission for medication shall be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
10. The parent or guardian is responsible for updating the Medication Authorization Form(s) with any change in medication.
1. Written instructions signed by the parent and physician will be required and will include:
o Student’s name
o Name of medication
o Name of physician
o Time of the self-administration
o Dosage and directions for self-administration
o Purpose of the medication
o Possible side effects, if known
o Termination date for self-administration of the medication
2. A physician’s and/or a licensed health care provider’s signature is required prior to administration of prescription medications.
3. The medication must be brought to school in the original pharmacy labeled container.
4. The medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent/guardian of the student or the parent’s adult designee listed on the emergency contact list for student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self-administration (i.e., students with asthma).
5. The medication will be self-administered only in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician. The district reserves the right to verify that the label on the prescription matches the physician’s orders.
6. If a dose is requested that does not fall within the published dosing guidelines or if the medication is not FDA-approved for the student’s age, a waiver must be completed by both the parent and the student’s physician before it can be administered at school.
7. An individual record will be kept of all medications administered by a health care professional and of all medication self-administered by the student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel.
8. Medications will be stored in a clean, locked cabinet or container.
9. All permission for medication shall be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
10. The parent or guardian is responsible for updating the Medication Authorization Form(s) with any change in medication.
Unless these requirements can be met, medications cannot be self-administered or administered at school.
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Non-prescription medication may be self-administered only with the written request and permission of a parent or guardian.
Non-prescription medication may be self-administered only with the written request and permission of a parent or guardian.
All directives of the accompanying policy will be followed.
The principal or principal’s designee may assist in the self-administration of non-prescription medication under the following regulations:
1. Written instructions signed by the parent will be required and will include:
o Student’s name
o Name of medication
o Name of physician
o Time to be self-administered
o Dosage and directions for self-administration
o Purpose of the medication
o Possible side effects, if known
o Termination date for self-administration of the medication
2. School Nurse may request a physician/health care provider signature on a case-by-case basis.
3. All non-prescription drugs given in school shall be brought to school in the manufacturer’s original sealed container and labeled with the ingredients listed and the student’s name affixed to the container.
4. The non-prescription medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent/guardian of the student or the parent’s adult designee listed on the emergency contact list for student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self-administration (i.e., students with asthma).
5. The medication will be self-administered only in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician.
6. If a dose is requested that does not fall within the published dosing guidelines or if the medication is not FDA-approved for the student’s age, a waiver must be completed by both the parent and the student’s physician before it can be administered at school.
7. An individual record will be kept of all medications administered by a health care professional and of all medication self-administered by the student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel.
8. All medication will be stored in a clean, locked cabinet or container.
9. All permission for medication shall be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
10. The parent or guardian is responsible for updating the Medication Authorization Form(s) with any change in medication.
1. Written instructions signed by the parent will be required and will include:
o Student’s name
o Name of medication
o Name of physician
o Time to be self-administered
o Dosage and directions for self-administration
o Purpose of the medication
o Possible side effects, if known
o Termination date for self-administration of the medication
2. School Nurse may request a physician/health care provider signature on a case-by-case basis.
3. All non-prescription drugs given in school shall be brought to school in the manufacturer’s original sealed container and labeled with the ingredients listed and the student’s name affixed to the container.
4. The non-prescription medication must be delivered to the principal’s office in person by the parent/guardian of the student or the parent’s adult designee listed on the emergency contact list for student unless the medication must be retained by the student for immediate self-administration (i.e., students with asthma).
5. The medication will be self-administered only in accordance with label directions or written instructions from the student’s physician.
6. If a dose is requested that does not fall within the published dosing guidelines or if the medication is not FDA-approved for the student’s age, a waiver must be completed by both the parent and the student’s physician before it can be administered at school.
7. An individual record will be kept of all medications administered by a health care professional and of all medication self-administered by the student with the assistance of appropriately trained school personnel.
8. All medication will be stored in a clean, locked cabinet or container.
9. All permission for medication shall be renewed at the beginning of each school year.
10. The parent or guardian is responsible for updating the Medication Authorization Form(s) with any change in medication.
Unless these requirements can be met, medications cannot be self-administered or administered at school.
The school will not accept medications that are not absolutely required during school hours or necessary to provide the student access to the educational program unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Examples of medications that should not be brought to school include:
• Daily medications and those to be taken two or three times per day. These can/should be administered outside of school hours.
• “PRN” (as needed) daily medications for chronic conditions such as ADD/ADHD for which daily doses are administered at home.
• Narcotics
• Medications on Clinical Trials
• Medications being administered for reasons/conditions not approved by the FDA or otherwise considered within the standard of care for the condition being treated, or those that are outside established recommended dose limits. *These may be considered for administration with the receipt of a “Medication Authorization and Waiver Form” completed by both the parent and the ordering physician.
Examples of medications that should not be brought to school include:
• Daily medications and those to be taken two or three times per day. These can/should be administered outside of school hours.
• “PRN” (as needed) daily medications for chronic conditions such as ADD/ADHD for which daily doses are administered at home.
• Narcotics
• Medications on Clinical Trials
• Medications being administered for reasons/conditions not approved by the FDA or otherwise considered within the standard of care for the condition being treated, or those that are outside established recommended dose limits. *These may be considered for administration with the receipt of a “Medication Authorization and Waiver Form” completed by both the parent and the ordering physician.