1. Nurse Clinic J.L Hughes Elementary

2. Guidelines for Medication All medication must be provided by parent/guardian. All medication must be provided by parent/guardian. Transported by an adult if it is a controlled substance. Transported by an adult if it is a controlled substance. In its original, properly labeled container. In its original, properly labeled container. Accompanied by a written request signed by the parent to give the medication. Accompanied by a written request signed by the parent to give the medication. Placed in a locked cabinet in the clinic (exception for asthma inhalers if self administration form is completed). Placed in a locked cabinet in the clinic (exception for asthma inhalers if self administration form is completed). Ordered by a physician if it is to be given longer than 10 days or 10 doses whichever is longer. Ordered by a physician if it is to be given longer than 10 days or 10 doses whichever is longer. Administered by a district employee. Administered by a district employee.

3. Vision Checks Nurse performs vision checks on all KG, 1 ST, 3 RD and 5 th graders. Nurse performs vision checks on all KG, 1 ST, 3 RD and 5 th graders. If child fails vision exam, we refer for them to have further evaluation If child fails vision exam, we refer for them to have further evaluation

4. Hearing Screening Hearing sweep-checks are also done on all KG, 1st, 3rd and 5th graders. Hearing sweep-checks are also done on all KG, 1st, 3rd and 5th graders. If child fails hearing exam they will be referred for further testing. If child fails hearing exam they will be referred for further testing.

5. Other Testing Acanthosis Screening - done on 1st, 3rd and 5th graders. (the screening is to detect a change in color and texture of the skin on the back of the neck. It is believed that too much insulin in the blood causes growth of darker skin over parts of the body. This can be a pre-diabetic condition and may serve as a indicator of risk for Type 2 diabetes. Scoliosis Screening - done on all 5th graders

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