Student Planner 2013-14 - Pinkerton Academy

Health ServicesThe Health Services Department/Nurses’ Office is located in the lower level of the Field House building. Nursesare available for student and parent contacts on school days from 7:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Parking for student pickup islocated on the left side, near the back of the building just outside the foyer leading to the Health Services Dept. (437-5218). Confidential messages may be left for Health Services Staff on voicemail by dialing 437-5200 x2118.Immunization Clinics – For current status of Derry Public Health Dept. clinics at the Derry Municipal Center, pleaseconsult the Town of Derry website or call 845-5519 for information. Immunizations are also available at the ManchesterHealth Dept. (624-6466). Visit their website for details.Emergency Forms – Emergency Forms are distributed at the beginning of each school year and are crucial to thesafety and welfare of the students. Please provide as much contact information as possible so that you or a designeecan be contacted in an emergency. As the year progresses, if there are changes in work, cell, pager, or home numbersor e-mail addresses, please inform the nursing staff ASAP (437-5218).** Note: The section at the bottom of the form permits parents to provide permission for the administration of acetaminophen(generic for Tylenol) and ibuprofen (generic for Advil, Motrin, etc.). These OTC medications are availablein Health Services. Written permission is required annually for acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen. Please be sure toindicate “One or Two” as appropriate for your student.Health Information Updates - If there are any significant health issues, surgeries, accidents, injuries, hospitalizations,emotional issues, medication additions or changes, etc. that occur during the year, please inform the nursingstaff directly so that appropriate measures can be taken as quickly as possible, should an emergency arise.Medications – All medication that is to be taken at school must be brought to Health Services. The following arerequired: Non-prescribed medication must be brought to Health Services in the original container and must be accompaniedby a permission note from the parent. Acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol) and ibuprofen (generic forAdvil, Motrin, etc.) are available in Health Services but also require written parental permission (see EmergencyForms Note above).Prescribed medication must be accompanied by a parental note PLUS a note from a doctor and must be broughtin the pharmacy-labeled bottle. (Most pharmacists will provide a bottle for home and another for school if requested.)Only a 30-day supply of a prescribed medication may be accepted by the nursing staff at any time.All controlled substances, including methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Ritadex, Metadate, Focalin, etc.), Dexedrine,hydrocodone (Vicodin), Tylenol with codeine, etc., must be brought in by a parent.Taking a narcotic pain relief medication is NOT recommended at school for safety reasons due to their potential forcausing dizziness, drowsiness, etc. If the student is experiencing pain that is so severe that a narcotic pain relieveris needed, it is probably unwise for the student to be in school. If the student is unable to be in school due to severepain, a note from their provider to excuse days should be obtained.No “stock” medication of any type will be dispensed by any other member of the school staff, as directed in RSA541 A. This includes aspirin and other non-prescribed medication.All medication notes must be renewed annually.Any medications not picked up prior to the last day of final exams in June will be destroyed. No medications arestored over the summer.NOTE: Students with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies may be permitted to carry Emergency medicationssuch as inhalers and Epipens. Written authorizations from the parent and physician must be provided and mustspecifically request that the student be permitted to carry the medication. The student will then be provided with a pinkcard authorizing the student to carry the Emergency medication. This must also be renewed annually.Additional Health and Safety InformationThe nursing staff is available to provide emergency care, maintain facilities and records, coordinate health services,and promote student education in health, safety and other related areas. First Aid will be administered at theoffice (or at the scene, if moving the victim appears inadvisable) by the nurse, with the intent of protecting life andproviding comfort until authorized treatment can be secured. Students are then placed under the care of their parents/guardians upon whom rests the responsibility for subsequent care.Parent (or other designated adult) notification will be made as soon as possible in an emergency. A reasonable41