ILLNESS – Students who wish to be dismissed because of illness are to report to the nurse’s office with a pass from their classroom teacher.  If it is determined that dismissal is needed, then the parent/designee will be notified by the school nurse.

      Injuries in school are to be reported immediately to the nurse or to the main office.  In the case of Physical Education injuries, the student should report to the Physical Education teacher.

     Parents/Guardians are advised to give medication at home on a schedule other than school hours.  If it is necessary for the student to receive medication during school hours, adherence to school regulations required. This medication procedure has been developed per Rules and Regulations for School Health Programs (RI6-21-SCHO).

1.        All medications shall be stored in their original prescription-labeled containers.

2.        A licensed health care prescriber’s written order shall be provided for ALL prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

3.        A  parent/guardian authorization shall be obtained and verified by the school nurse-teacher.

4.        For the safety of students, it is recommended that all medications be transported to school by a parent/guardian.  In special circumstances it may be necessary for the parent/guardian to contact the school nurse-teacher for an alternate medication transport procedure.

5.        A certified school nurse-teacher shall administer medication to students.  No layperson other than a parent/guardian shall administer medication in school.  Medication, including inhalers and Epipens may be self carried (excluded elementary students) and self administered with agreement of the physician, school nurse-teacher and parent/guardian.  In the school setting, no controlled substances shall be in the possession or administered by anyone other than the school nurse-teacher or parent/guardian of the student for whom the medication has been prescribed.

6.        In the event of an off-site school sponsored activity, a child may self-carry (excludes elementary) and self administer medication with the agreement of the physician, school nurse-teacher, and parent/guardian.  On the day of the field trip, one school day’s supply shall be provided by the parent/guardian and stored and transported in its original prescription-labeled container.

7.        A student shall be prohibited from sharing, transferring, or in any way diverting his/her medication to any other person.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE REGUALTIONS.  NO MEDICATION SHALL BE DISPENSED WITHOUT FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE.

The school nurse-teacher at Tiverton High School has written standing orders from the School Physician to administer acetaminophen (generic Tylenol) or Advil during the school day.  Written permission must be on file for this to be given.  The permission forms will be filled out for incoming 9^th graders at THS and all new students to the school.  This permission remains in effect for all 4 years while attending THS.  Any student requesting 4 or more doses per month will need to obtain a written doctor’s order for this medication.  If there are any questions, please call the Nurse’s office at 401-624-8494 ext. 254.