Health

SCHOOL HEALTH PROCEDURES

Health Attendant: Heidy Utz (858) 748-0802 x2102
District Nurse for Meadowbrook: Ms Ann Sm its (858) 521-2811

STUDENT HEALTH: Meadowbrook has a Health Attendant to take care of first aid and emergencies. In case of student illness at school, the Health Attendant will notify parents or the emergency contact listed on the enrollment form. No registered nursing services are provided at the school on a daily basis.

KEEPING EVERYONE HEALTHY: Please remember that PUSD Guidelines state that your child must be fever- and vomit-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Students with Upper Respiratory Infections common symptoms: persistent nasal discharge that is purulent or discolored, productive cough, excessive coughing or appears to be too ill or uncomfortable to adequately function in classroom setting should stay home until no symptoms for 24 hours or a written medical release is obtained.

MEDICATION: Students who are required to take any medication during school hours may be assisted by school personnel if the school receives a Medication Authorization form filled out by the physician and the parent detailing the instructions for administering the medication. This form may be picked up at the school office. For safety reasons, only adults may bring medication to school. Please do not send it to school with your child.

Sunscreen, cough drops, lip balm and Vaseline, etc, must have a note from the parent on file and will also be monitored by the school personnel.

LINK TO DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES

MEDICATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED

According to California State law, prescription and non-prescription medications are permitted to be taken at school only with a written statement from the physician AND a written statement from the parent or guardian. The Health Office has a form available titled “Authorization for Medication Administration”.

Written information that must be provided is:

Student’s name
The name of the medication
Physician’s instructions detailing the date(s), method, amount and time medication is to be given
Parent/guardian and Physician signature

This information is required for all medications including “over-the-counter” Tylenol, ibuprofen, cold/allergy medicines, etc. All medications MUST be labeled with the student’s name and above information, in the original Rx or OTC container.

NO PLASTIC BAGGIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Please contact our Health Technician, with any questions or concerns.

DISTRICT HEALTH HEALTH FORMS