Health Information for APS
August 21, 2006
School Nurse: Wendy Mason (Call your student's school building to talk to the nurse.)
Physical Health Examinations
The Nebraska State Department of Health requires all kindergarten, 7th grade students, and transfer students from out of state to have health examinations prior to the beginning of the school year unless there was an examination within the last 6 months, in which instance, there must be a copy of that examination on file at the school. Forms for these examinations are available in the office. Any student wishing to participate in athletics must have an "athletic" physical. Athletic physical forms can be picked up in the office.
Immunization Records
The State of Nebraska Department of Health requires students entering grades Kindergarten-12 to have:
1. Two (2) doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine,
2. Three (3) DTP, 3 polio, 3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and
3. One (1) or 2 doses of varicela (chicken pox) vaccine. It will be necessary to have either an adequate immunization history on file at the school or a signed "Refusal of Immunization Statement" for each student. Students not complying with this requirement will be excluded from school until they comply.
Vision Examinations
Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, students entering school for the first time, including Kindergarten students and transfer students from out- of-state , will required to provide proof of a vision evaluation taken within six months prior to the student’s entrance to school.
The visual examination will include test for amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), and internal and external eye health, and visual acuity. Parents must submit a form to the school stating the results of the evaluation that must be signed by an optometrist, physician, and assistant or advanced practice registered nurse.
Birth Certificates
All students must have a certified copy of a birth certificate on file.
Leaving School
Students must leave school if they have a temperature of 99.8 degrees, diarrhea, communicable diseases (e.g. ringworm, pink eye, chickenpox, head lice) or are vomiting or at the discretion of the school nurse or other school personnel.
If a student becomes ill while at school, he/she will obtain a pass from a teacher to go to the Health Office. The nurse or office personnel will help however possible. Parents or a doctor will be contacted if necessary. The nurse is forbidden by law to diagnose or to dispense medication unless the student is under the direct supervision of a medical doctor.
If any pupil develops symptoms of illness or is injured at school, the parent, guardian, or any person designated on the pupil's enrollment card by the pupil, will be notified. If deemed necessary by school personnel, they will be requested to take the student home or make arrangements for the student to go home and/or get medical attention. Students may not check themselves out of school.
AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Prescription medications, which must be administered during school hours, may be administered when the following are on file at school:
1. A physician's signed, dated authorization including the name of the medication, dosage, administration route, time to be given at school, and the reason child is receiving the medication.
OR
A caretaker's signed and dated authorization/Form (DM-1) to administer the medication during school. (Note: All references to “caretaker” in these rules shall also include a parent, foster parent, family member or legal guardian; it shall not include a friend or childcare provider.
2. The medication is in its original packaging and is labeled as dispensed by the prescriber or pharmacist. The label must name the child and identify the medication, strength, time internal and route to be administered. Two labeled containers may be requested; one for home and one for school. If needed, the physician or pharmacist may be contacted for clarification on medication administration.
