Our Lady of Lourdes School health service personnel and the school administration comply with federal, state and local policies based on policy and legal guidelines  All students should have all appropriate immunizations. Non-medical persons and trained community volunteers can assist  in the school health program.

Every parent/guardian is required to fill out a Medical Form (PDF) for each child at registration. 
Any physical disability, including allergies, that might interfere with a student's learning should
be made known to the teacher so that proper consideration should be given to the problem. Administration and faculty members should be notified if a child has any serious medical or emotional problem. 

• Communicable Diseases: "Any child who is suspected of having a communicable disease, or who develops a fever or other signs and symptoms which include but are not limited to, any of the following: diarrhea, rash, pink eye, or skin infection shall be placed in the isolation area (clinic). The condition shall be reported to the parent, and the child shall be removed from the facility as soon as possible. Such children shall not return to the facility until the signs and symptoms are no longer present." (Florida Administrative Code 10M-12.00)

• All students must  have immunizations required by state law for their age/grade, or valid certificate of exemption.

• Medications:  Please read the Guidelines  for medication at school for rules and Medication Administration Permission Form.(PDF) Parents are urged, with the help of the family physician, to plan a schedule of giving medication outside school hours if possible.

• Asthma Management: Students with asthma need proper support at school to keep their asthma under control and be fully active. Please take the time to complete the Asthma Worksheet (PDF) as it pertains to your child and submit it to the office. The information you provide us will be kept confidential and on file in the Health Services Department.

• Students requiring assistive devices (i.e. crutches, casts, wheelchairs, etc.) should contact the school  so that we  may make the necessary arrangements and notations.

• Teacher/Nurse, patient/nurse conferences are held to interpret medical information and to identify the student's health needs, educational implications and needed adjustments in the school environment.

Guidelines For Administration Of  Medication In School

A student may have an illness that does not prevent his/her attending school but which requires medication. Medication should be limited to those required during school hours.

The following rules must be followed:

1. The parent/guardian must provide written permission on the form supplied by the school (Medication Administration Permission Form(PDF)) for the principal or her designee to assist in the administration of each medication. An explanation of the necessity for the medication needs to be provided.  

2. A separate authorization form must be filled out for EACH medication to be administered.

3. The medication must be received in school in its original container, labeled with the student’s name, name of the drug, directions concerning dosage, time of day to be taken, physician’s name and the date of prescription.

4. Over-the-counter medication or nonprescription medication must be brought to school in its original packaging and labeled with the student’s name and directions concerning dosage.

5. No more than one week’s supply of medication will be accepted. 

6. The student should be responsible for coming to the clinic at the appropriate time for medication.

7. In cases where a student is able to medicate him/her self, the school nurse will supervise the student’s self-administration of medication.

8. The parent/guardian must provide a measuring device for liquid medication.

9. When medication is not in use, it shall be stored in its original container under lock and key.

10. Changes in medication require a new authorization form to be filled out and signed.

11. For student safety it is required that the parent/guardian or a responsible adult deliver or pick-up the medication.

12. When medication is discontinued or the school year ends, pick up all unused medication within one week. Unclaimed medication will be destroyed.

Immunizations

Medical Forms (PDF)

Guidelines