Brownsburg East Middle School Clinic
Office Hours 7:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement and health of students. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.
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Required Immunizations
Whenever a student enrolls in Brownsburg Community School Corporation, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall provide a written record of the student's immunization. The complete health/immunization record will be given to the corporate office or school nurse upon enrollment. According to Indiana Code (IC) 20-34- 4-5 this must be done within twenty (20) days of enrollment. Students who fail to comply with this requirement can face removal from school until immunizations are received.
Hearing & Vision Screening
The State of Indiana mandates screening in the areas of hearing and vision. If a student does not pass a screening, according to state guidelines, the examiner is required to refer the child for further testing. It is important that you contact a physician, speech and hearing specialist , or eye care professional to follow-up on these findings.
According to Indiana Code (IC) 20-34-3-14, hearing screenings should be performed at grades kindergarten or grade 1 and grades 4, 7, and 10. The speech therapist for the School Corporation performs this screening. Vision screenings should occur at kindergarten or grade 1 and grades 3 and 8 per Indiana Code (IC) 20-34-3-12. The school nurse conducts this screening. It is important to remember the tests performed are only screening tools to detect issues that could impact your child’s learning. NOTE: You can request a vision or hearing screening at any time if you suspect that your child may have a problem. Medication Policy & Procedure
School personnel may not give medication of any kind to students unless a prescribed procedure is followed. There are two ways a student may receive prescription medication during the school day:
Prescription Medication and Hold Harmless Release All medicine must be in its original container. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Students may not have medication in their pockets, lunch boxes, lockers, etc. All medication brought to school must be turned in to the school nurse. This policy includes all field trips and extracurricular activities. Students who possess or use prescription medications at school independently from the school nurse will be subject to disciplinary action and possible expulsion from school. According to Indiana Code 20-33-8-13, a student with an acute or chronic disease or medical condition is allowed to possess and self-administer medication that must be administered on an emergency basis while the student is on school grounds or off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event. In order for the student to self-administer the medication, parents must file an annual authorization. A Hold Harmless form must be completed which includes a written statement from the student’s physician authorizing the student to self-administer the medication. Such authorization must include a written statement from the student’s physician for the student to self-administer the medication. Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) Medication Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen will be available for students at the secondary level, in the clinic. While the clinic is not a pharmacy, this service is provided to students with onset of a sudden headache, cramps, or other illness/injury that might be relieved with these medications in order to keep them in class. In order for a student to receive these medications, a salmon over the counter (OTC) Card must be completed and signed by the parent then returned to the clinic. This form must be renewed at the start of every school year. OTC Medication Authorization Form Any other OTC medications must be provided by the parent/guardian such as Midol, cough drops, cold & flu medications, etc. and will be kept in the clinic. Medications will be administered according to the directions on the bottle. If a student is not age appropriate to receive a medication, a physician must complete a “Hold Harmless” form. Herbal and Homeopathic medications will not be administered at school. Aspirin will also not be administered in the school clinics without a Medication Hold Harmless form signed by a physician. In accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration, it is recommended that aspirin should not be given to children under 19 years of age to decrease the risk for Reye’s syndrome. Transporting Medications Indiana Code allows students to bring medications to school on the bus as long as they are brought directly to the school nurse once the student arrives at school and not removed from personal possessions prior to that time. Students will not be permitted to transport medications home during the school year or at the end of the school year unless a Medication Transport Release form has been signed by the parent/guardian and returned to school. Indiana Code (IC) 20-33-8-13. Students will not be allowed however, to transport controlled substances, which include narcotic pain medication, Sudafed, and some ADD/ADHD medications per BCSC policy. Medications must be transported by a parent. At the end of the school year, medications will be disposed of the following day after the last day of student attendance unless the authorization form has been submitted. Injury Policy & Procedure
Emergencies do occur. Student injuries during school hours and school related activities must be reported to a teacher, the nurse or the office staff If minor, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical attention is required, the nursing staff and office personnel will follow the School's emergency procedures and attempt to make contact with the student’s parents. It is important that the school be kept informed of situations and changes in a parent or guardian's home, employment, or emergency contact numbers. Accurate phone numbers help us to facilitate successful treatment.
An accident
report will be completed for significant head injuries and other serious
injuries that occur in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice
sessions, or any other events sponsored by the school. These incidents must
be reported immediately to the person in charge followed by communication to
the principal's office and school nurse for 24-hour follow-up of the injury.
Parents will be notified of these injuries. A copy of the report will be kept
in the school clinic file and a copy will be sent to the Superintendent’s
office.
Any student returning to school with crutches must obtain written permission from a physician stating that the student is allowed to use crutches in school. The note should also contain the duration of the use of crutches and any excusals from class including physical education. The parents should contact the transportation department if the child will be attending field trips or rides the bus regularly for temporary disability needs. The student should present the note to the school nurse upon arrival at school. The school nurse will issue a pass to leave class early and for student assistance including permission to use the elevator. The pass will remain in effect for the duration of the use of the crutches and/or medical treatment. Specific guidelines for use of equipment on school campus will be discussed upon the student’s return. Wheelchairs available in the nursing clinic are only used to transport students or staff members who are ill or injured in acute situations during the school day. In the event your child needs crutches or a wheelchair to attend school, the parent must make arrangements with your health care provider. Student Resources
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Contact the EMS Nurse
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(317) 852-2386 extension 2229
(317) 852-2386 extension 2229