Medicine & Insurance
First Aid and Medication
In case of accident or sickness, minimal first aid will be given. The only conditions under which school personnel may administer any medication (including aspirin) are as follows:
1. If students are required to take, during the regular school day, medicine prescribed for them by a physician, designated school personnel may assist them if the school receives -
a. A written statement from the physician detailing time schedules, amount and method by which such medication is to be taken.
b. A written statement from the parent or guardian indicating the desire that the school assists the student in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement.
2. School does not permit self-administration of drugs by students, whether prescription or not, unless written permission has been received from the parent/guardian and/or physician.
3. Medication must be delivered to the school in the original container bearing the original pharmacy label. This label must contain the name and place of business of the seller, the serial number and date of such prescription, the name of the person for whom such drug is prescribed, the name of the member of the medical profession who prescribed the drug and must bear directions for use as prescribed by the physician. Medications are to be kept in a secured area such as a locked drawer or in the school office.
Insurance Coverage
The coverage is limited to injuries sustained during participation in authorized school activities during the term of the policy. If within 90 days, the student incurs medical expenses in connection with an accident, benefits will be provided according to insurance company policy for reasonable medical expenses, which are furnished within 52 weeks of the accident. This coverage will pay up to the first $500 of covered expenses regardless of any other valid or collectible insurance. Anything over $500 is to be submitted to one's personal insurance.
Reporting an Insurance Claim
1. Report the accident to the principal as soon as possible after the accident.
2. Complete all information in "Parent's Section" of the insurance forms.
3. Take form to doctor or dentist for completion.
4. RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM and all itemized bills directly to the school office. The secretary will copy and mail the claim to the Insurance Company.
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