Central Clinic Information 24-25
Helpful clinic information from Nurse Sheehan
General Clinic Information
The purpose of the clinic is to promote wellness and to appraise and protect the health of students. School nurses are to provide first-aid for minor illnesses and injuries, medication administration and documentation, and education on health-related issues. Injuries that happen at home are to be treated at home. Doctor's orders are required to provide treatment for injuries that happen off school-grounds.
Please review the important information below regarding medications, immunizations, screening dates, and our district policy on clinic symptom and illness management.
If your scholar has any health needs or injuries that are in need of additional care please contact me as soon as possible to help implement a plan that benefits the scholar.
Nurse Sheehan's Contact information
Parent Square: AriAnna Sheehan
Fax: 317-299-1261
Attendance line: 317-387-8049
Email: asheehan@pike.k12.in.us
Website: https://ces.pike.k12.in.us/about/nurse-clinic-1
Location: 7001 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Medications
It is strongly recommended that mediations be given at home whenever possible.
However, recognizing the necessity of some children to have medication while attending
school, the following requirements must be observed to comply with school policy:
1. Prescription medications must be sent to school in the original doctor’s or pharmacy’s
container, labeled with the student’s name, the name of the medication, the amount
to be given, the time of day to be taken, a physician’s consent, and a parent or legal
guardian’s consent. In addition, the Written Permission Medical Statement must be
submitted to the school nurse.
ALL DOCUMENATION MUST BE CURRENT FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR. DOCUMENATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.
2. Over-the-counter medication will be dispensed under the following conditions:
- The medication is in the original container.
- Written permission to give medication must be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
- Written instructions should include time of day, amount to be taken, and parent or legal guardian’s signature.
3. All prescription and non-prescription medications must be administered to students in
the health clinic by designated school employees.
4. Prescription medication will not be administered in doses which exceed the limits set by
the Physician’s Desk Reference unless such increased dosage is specified in a written
report by a licensed physician. Such a report must be on the physician’s letterhead
stationery, personally signed by the physician, and the original kept on file in the school
clinic.
Any medication brought to school without meeting these guidelines will not be
dispensed.
Medications must be brought to school by the parent/guardian for elementary school students.
Unused medicine by a student may be sent home with the student’s parent or an
individual who is at least 18 years old and is designated in writing by the student’s parent to
receive the medication.
Unused medicine may be sent home with the student only with the
written permission of the student’s parent.
Seizures
To ensure optimal care and support for your student’s individual healthcare needs, here is information for asthma management for the 2024-2025 school year. The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township requires updated health information and documentation for each new school year. Documentation is to be dated after April 1, 2024
The following is required on the first day of school:
- Seizure Action Plan completed and signed by parent/guardian and the healthcare provider
- Seizure emergency medication (i.e., Diazepam, Diastat, Midazolam, Valtoco, Nayzilam)
- Authorization for Medication Administration form signed by parent/guardian and provider
- Authorization for Prescribed Self-Administration and/or Possession of Medication form (if the student is approved by the provider to carry emergency medication in his/her backpack)
- A meeting with the school nurse to provide the required documentation, medication and discuss the Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP)
MEDICATION CANNOT BE GIVEN WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY PROVIDER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN. ALL MEDICATION PICKED UP FROM THE PHARMACY MUST COME IN THE ORIGINAL MEDICATION BOX.
Asthma
To ensure optimal care and support for your student’s individual healthcare needs, here is information for asthma management for the 2024-2025 school year. The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township requires updated health information and documentation for each new school year. Documentation is to be dated after April 1, 2024
The following is required on the first day of school:
- Asthma Action Plan completed and signed by parent/guardian and the healthcare provider
- Asthma emergency medication (i.e., inhaler)
- Authorization for Medication Administration form signed by parent/guardian and provider
- Authorization for Prescribed Self-Administration and/or Possession of Medication form (if the student is approved by the provider to carry emergency medication in his/her backpack)
- A meeting with the school nurse to provide the required documentation, medication and discuss if an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) is warranted.
MEDICATION CANNOT BE GIVEN WITHOUT DOCUMENTATION COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY PROVIDER AND PARENT/GUARDIAN. ALL MEDICATION PICKED UP FROM THE PHARMACY MUST COME IN THE ORIGINAL MEDICATION BOX.
Allergies
Please keep in mind documents are needed to make any menu accommodations.
Listing the allergy in skyward is not sufficient enough to make any accommodations. The notification serves as just a reminder of the allergy.
Pike Township does not offer menu accommodations for religion requests. It is highly suggested to pack your scholar's lunch to ensure their dietary requirements are being met.
If your scholar has allergies towards something non-food related, please complete the allergy action plan. After the documentation is completed and signed by a physician an epi pen may be dropped off to the clinic following Pike Township's medication policy.
If you have any additional questions or concerns in regard to meal accommodations, please contact Chartwells.
Maria Rutiaga CES Kitchen manager MIRutiaga@pike.k12.in.us
Clara Lopez director of dining services: Clopez@pike.k12.in.us
Valencia Jefferson Resident District Manager vjefferson@pike.k12.in.us
Clinic Guidelines for Symptom and Illness Management
Fever of 100.0 or higher- Students will be sent home and can return when fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Antibiotics- Students taking antibiotics for contagious illnesses must stay home until they have taken the medication for 24 hours (i.e., tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia).
Vomiting and/or Active Diarrhea- Students will be sent home and must stay home for 24 hours post-vomiting/or active diarrhea.
Sore Throat (pustules and/or blisters in the throat)- Students with suspected strep throat will be sent home from school. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. If medication(s) are prescribed, the student must take it for 24 hours before returning to school. For strep throat or scarlet fever, medication must be taken for 48 hours before returning to school. Documentation from a physician may be requested.
Rash- Students may be sent home if the rash is suspected to be contagious. Documentation from a physician may be requested. If contagious, the student must stay home until prescribed treatment has been started.
Pink Eye or Discharge from Eyes- Students will be sent home for suspected pink eye and must stay home until symptom-free or antibiotics have been taken for 24 hours. Documentation from a physician may be requested to return to school.
Lice/Nits/Bed Bugs- Students with lice/nits or bed bugs will not be sent home. Parents/legal guardians will be notified to come to the clinic to receive treatment education and guidelines. Transportation to and from school should be provided by the parent/legal guardian until the student is cleared. Documentation of professional treatment may be requested.
Open or Draining Sores- If contagious, appropriate treatment should be started before returning to school. Open wounds are to be covered, at all times, while at school. Documentation from a physician may be requested.
Ringworm- Lesions are to be covered, at all times, while at school. The student must be receiving active anti-fungal treatment. Documentation from a physician may be requested.
Immunizations
Parents must provide the school corporation with complete immunization records prior to the beginning of the school year. In the event a child enrolls in school without proper immunization documentation, the school may grant a waiver for a period not exceeding 20 days.
If your scholar is in need of a religious waiver please contact your school nurse.
New waivers are required for every school year.
Please review the forms below to ensure your scholar is fully up to date with their immunizations.
Hearing Screen
Our First and Fourth grade annual hearing screening will be conducted by the Marion County Health department on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Central Elementary School.
A letter will be sent home with each scholar if you do not want them to participate in the screening. Please complete it and have it returned no later than Wednesday, March 5th if you are choosing to decline services.
If your scholar fails the hearing screening, an additional screening will be conducted by our speech pathologist. If the student fails for a second time, a letter will be sent home advising the scholar failed the hearing screen.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the hearing screen.
Vision Screen
Our 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students will be screened for vision on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. here at Central Elementary School.
Please ensure your scholar is present at school that day. Scholars who wear glasses will need to make sure they bring them that day.
All results will be entered into skyward. Scholars who fail will receive a referral letter with a copy of their results to follow up with an optometrist.
Dental Services
Smilemobile
Be on the lookout for information regarding dental services that would be provided at Central Elementary through the Marion County Health Department