School Nurse Meds Page

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Series 2018-2019                                                         October, 2018

Administrative Letter CT-4                           **POST & CIRCULATE**

TO:                  Principals

Assistant Principals

FROM:           Jeffrey S. Wihbey, Superintendent of Schools

SUBJECT:      Standing Medical Orders and Nursing Guidelines for the Health Office

This Administrative Letter Supersedes Administrative Letter CT-43 (Series 2006-2007)

This Administrative Letter is to inform you of the changes to the Standing Medical Orders and Nursing Guidelines for the Health Office.  Effective July 1, 2018, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) will no longer be part of the Standing Medical Orders.  Any parent/guardian who wishes their student to receive the medication, must provide the school nurse with an individualized medication order from their Primary Care Provider.  The nurse’s office will continue to stock both medications.
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Authorization for Administration of Medicine by School Personnel

For issues / concerns please contact the school nurse:

Dawn Davis
(860) 344-7100 ext. 318
Fax: (860) 344-7178
(This fax is used for confidential medical/dental/psychiatric information.)