EMERGENCY CARDS

Emergency cards are our lifeline in case of a serious incident if you are not home. They are very important and must be returned in three days.

CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

In order to prevent epidemics and protect the health of school children, the exclusion periods for communicable diseases are as follows:

Chicken Pox: Characteristics: Eruption on the skin of spots resembling pimples. Later they will fill with fluid and then form crusts. Exclusion until old lesions are crusted and no new ones appear. Minimum period exclusion: 6 days after onset of disease.

Fifth Disease: Characteristics: Fine rash which is most apparent on the cheeks and later spreads to arms and legs. Almost no other signs or symptoms. No exclusion from school necessary unless advised by your family physician.

Head Lice: No Nit Policy: Exclusion until treated by doctor or seen by school nurse before returning to school after child receives over the counter treatment.

Pink Eye: Characteristics: Redness of white areas of eyes, accompanied by some itching, possible discharge of pus from eyes and may be sensitive to light. Child will be sent home as soon as possible and must be seen by doctor. May return to school after being seen by doctor.

Scarlet Fever (Includes Streptococcal Sore Throat): Characteristics: Fever, sore throat, end of tongue looks like ripe strawberry, bright red rash on body. Minimum period of exclusion: not less than 48 hours after medication has started.

Strep Throat: Sore throat, headache, elevated temperature. Exclude 24 hours after medication has been started. Child must be fever free 24 hours.

HEALTH REGULATIONS

Because our major concern is prevention, physical examinations by the school physician or, if you prefer, your family doctor, are required of all pupils in grades three and six, newcomers, all students participating in any interscholastic sports activity, and those referred because of school health problems. Sports physicals done privately need proper forms which can be obtained in the Nurse's Office. Any student who sustains an injury during an interscholastic or intramural activity and requires outside medical attention must present a written doctor's note for clearance to resume activity.

Our school nurse checks the height, weight, vision, and hearing of each child yearly. Scoliosis exams are done on all students in grades 5-6-7-8. Tuberculin Tests for all students entering our school who previously attended school outside the State of New Jersey is required.

In case of accident or sudden illness, only first-aid treatment is given. No treatment is given in school for injuries received at home. If an accident or sudden illness occurs at school, the parent or other designated person will be contacted immediately.

State medical laws disallow nurses to prescribe treatment or administer medications. Board policy dictates that if a child is required to take medication in school it must be properly labeled and a note from the parent is required.

If for any physical reason a child is to remain inside during play period, please send a note to the teacher.

EAST AMWELL SCHOOL MEDICATION POLICY

Prescribed Medications:

1. Those prescribed by a physician.

2. Medications must be labeled with the druggist's label to include the pupil's name, doctor's name, name of medication, and date prescribed. The date must be current.

3. Unless it is an antibiotic or a time-level medicine, it should be taken just before and just after school, thus eliminating the necessity of taking it during school hours.

4. A form for Administering Medication provided by the school must be completed by the parent and doctor.

5. Parent must bring these medications to the Health Office as soon as possible after arrival at school.

6. All prescribed medications which have been approved by the parents and a physician for administration is kept by the nurse in a locked cabinet in her office. The medication will remain under her supervision at all times.

7. Send in emergency medication for asthma and bee sting allergies with a doctor's note immediately.

8. It is strongly advised that children with severe allergies wear the proper allergy alert identification.

Over-The-Counter Medications (Medications purchased without a doctor's prescription)

1. This policy does not include cough drops and skin lotions in grades 5 through 8. Pupils in grades K through 4 must relinquish all medications to the nurse upon arrival at school.

2. Pupils using over-the-counter medications at school must have a written statement from the parent or guardian which identifies the type, dosage, and purpose of the medication.

3. The medication should be in its original container, and given to the school nurse on arrival at school.

4. The nurse will initial the parent's note. The medication will be administered to the pupils by the nurse.

5. The school will not provide the students with Tylenol or other over-the-counter medications in oral form.

6. If your child is allergic to bees, send in the medication with a doctor's note immediately.