Health Care Information
Appendix I-1a
Fort Zumwalt School District
HEALTH CARE INFORMATION
Dear Parent or Guardian:
The Fort Zumwalt School District, with parent/guardian written consent, will provide basic treatment for minor illness and injury while at school. The district may also administer the following non-prescription, over-the-counter medications, based on nursing assessment, with parent/guardian consent:
Anti-itch
Benadryl cream
Caladryl/Calamine lotion
Hydrocortisone cream 0.5% & 1%
Eye Care
Contact lens solution/lubricating drops
Saline solution eye wash/irrigation
Allergy eye drops
Visine eye drops
Oral/Dental
Anbesol/Oragel
Chapped lip ointment
Sore throat spray
Salt for gargle
Vaseline Petroleum
Dental wax
Wound care
Bactine/Wound care wash Burn cream
Triple Antibiotic ointment
Miscellaneous
Acetaminophen
Isopropyl alcohol
Aloe Vera
Baking Soda
Hydrogen peroxide
Non salicylate muscle rub
Sting Kill (for insect bites)
Antacids/Tums
Vaporub
*generic version of all OTC medications are acceptable
Emergency Medication
In an effort to serve the students of the Fort Zumwalt School District, as well as meet the medication guidelines of the State of Missouri and policies set by the School Board, the following emergency medication should be available:
Albuterol: – (aerosol) for asthma related reactions in emergency, potentially life threatening situation
Benadryl tablets/liquid: - for allergic reaction
Age 5-11: Benadryl liquid 1-2 tsp. or 25 mg X1 for allergic reaction without signs of anaphylaxis if parents cannot be reached
Age 12 – 21: Benadryl 1 or 2, 25 mg capsules X 1 for allergic reaction without signs of anaphylaxis if parents cannot be reached
Epi-Pen: emergency use for allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
Glucose testing: supplies for emergency testing of diabetic students only
Narcan: emergency use
Oxygen: emergency use
*State law requires parental consent in order for the school nurse to treat your child*
*Please sign the “Health Inventory and Health Care Consent Form”*
Updated July 2019