HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION

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 CONTACT INFORMATION

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Please notify the RCS office of any phone number/contact changes.  It is essential that home and work numbers for parents and emergency contacts are correct.

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

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Students entering preschool and grades PreK-12 must be fully immunized according to NYS Public Heath Law.  Please check with your healthcare provider to ensure your child meets age/grade requirements

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Students not in compliance may NOT attend school until the requirement is met. 

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MEDICATION IN SCHOOL

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The NYS Education Department requires new medication orders every academic year. A provider’s order and parent permission are required for all prescription and non-prescription medication if taken during the school day.

 

MEDICATION IN SCHOOL POLICY

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1. Written authorization from the prescribing physician which includes:

   1. Student name

   2. Birth date

   3. Medication name

   4. Medication route

   5. Time of day to be administered or instructions for as medications that are “as needed”

   6. Provider’s signature, title, address and phone number.

 

1. Written authorization from a parent/guardian.

2. Prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy container, labeled with the student’s name, medication, and dose.  Non-prescription medication must also be in the original container with the student’s name on the bottle/box.

3. All medication must be delivered to the health office by the parent/guardian.  Students are NOT permitted to carry any medications to school.

4. All medications will be stored in the health office in a locked cabinet.

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STATE SCREENING MANDATES

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NYS mandates Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis screenings – Parents/Guardians will be notified of any significant findings

Required Physical and Dental exams for grades:  K-1-3-5-7-9-11 

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Judi Baronsky, LPN