The school nurse is seeing an increased number of visits to the health room this year. She is asking parents to talk to their children about only visiting the health room for legitimate medical needs. The health room provides basic first aid for incidents at school but does not stock medications. If a student needs prescription medication, parents must fill out a permission form and bring the properly labeled medication to the nurse. Over-the-counter medications also require a parent note or permission form. All medications must be securely stored in the health room. The nurse reminds parents that the health room is not a replacement for regular medical care from a healthcare provider.

1. FROM THE RICECREEK HEALTH ROOM…………
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
We have had an incredible amount of visits to the health room so far this year. This is
where the school nurse needs your help to talk with your children about what are
appropriate health room visits. The school nurse is responsible for seeing that the
students are healthy. The health room personnel also provide basic first aid and can
communicate with you if your child becomes ill or seriously injured at school. Reminders
about the health room:
 Health room personnel provide basic first aid for incidents that occur during
school hours.
 Our health room does not keep stock medication such as Tylenol or cough drops.
If your child needs a prescription medication, a medication permission form must
be signed by the doctor and the medication brought to the health room in its
original package with label. Medications should not be sent on the bus. Over-the-
c0unter medications can be sent in the original package with a medication
permission form filled out by the parent/guardian, or a note brought in with the
medication stating the name of the medication, how much to give, what time or
how often child is allowed to have the medication. Again, medications should not
be sent on the bus and it is always best to have a parent/guardian bring medication
directly to health room. All medications must be locked in the health room.
 OUR HEALTH ROOM SERVICES ARE NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR GOOD
MEDICAL CARE FROM YOUR FAMILY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Our
health room personnel may be able to assist you in obtaining a provider if you do
not have one.
Thank you all for your cooperation and for taking time to speak with your children. If you
have any questions regarding your child’s health, please do not hesitate to contact the
school nurse!
Stephanie Greenway, RN, BSN
Rice Creek School Nurse
803-699-2900 Ext. 3156 or 3008