Asthma
What if my student has ASTHMA?
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PROVIDE THE SCHOOL NURSE WITH: MEDICAL HISTORY: Use the Asthma Information Form - Initial for the initial information regarding the student. Use the Asthma Annual Information Form - Update to update the medical information on an annual basis.
MEDICATION & ORDERS: Your student's Licensed Healthcare Provider must give authorization for medication in schools. Please sign the form. |
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ASTHMA MEDICATIONS Rescue Inhaler: will be stored in the health room or carried by the student. If the student “self-carries”, they will need to be checked-off by their School Nurse. If the student needs help using their rescue inhaler, delegated staff will be trained by the School Nurse as appropriate.
Daily Medication: (antihistamine, steroid inhaler, nebulizer treatment, etc.) should be taken at home whenever possible. We recommend having a “Three-Day Disaster Supply” of daily medications at school to be administered in case of lock-down. Please touch base with your School Nurse about overnight field trips / athletic trips / camps. |
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All Medications Must:
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NOTE: Depending on the severity of the asthma and your student’s ability to manage symptoms and follow orders set up by their provider, the School Nurse may create and Health Plan for your student. This plan outlines what action staff must take to support your student’s asthma management. It is distributed to staff that work with your student. In some cases, this health plan and related medications must be in place at the school before your student can attend.
If your student has ASTHMA, please get in touch with your School Nurse ASAP. Who is my School Nurse?