Rushton School Health Information
Illness: To protect your child and prevent illness from spreading, keep your child home if any of these
symptoms are present:
· Diarrhea or vomiting: Students may return to school when they have not vomited or had
diarrhea for 24 hours.
. Severe sore throat, headache or cough
. Undiagnosed rash or skin lesions
. Red or discharging eyes
. Temperature of 100 degrees or higher: Students must be free of fever without medication for
24 hours before returning.
Absence: Call the attendance line at 913-993-4988 before 8:30 a.m. whenever your child misses school for illness.
This is a 24-hour line, and you can leave a message. You can also email rushtonattendance@smsd.org and we will receive the information about the absence. If your child has been diagnosed with an illness, please include that information with your attendance message.
Medication: The nurse's office has the following non-prescription medications available for all students:
generic Tylenol (acetaminophen), generic Advil (ibuprofen), calamine lotion, cough drops, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone, generic Zyrtec (cetirizine), and generic Benadryl (diphenhydramine). These medications can only be given if parental consent has been received during online enrollment. Parental consent is completed each school year.
Medications at School
All student medications, including over-the-counter, must be administered through the health room under the supervision of the school nurse.
Medication Administration Guidelines
Permission: A written permission form (Spanish) signed by the parent or guardian must be on file for all medications given at school, including over the counter (OTC) medications. Authorization must be renewed every school year. Over the counter medications forms are typically completed as part of the enrollment process.
Medication: Only FDA approved prescription and OTC medications may be administered by school personnel. OTC medications will be given per package label dosing instructions, unless otherwise prescribed by a physician.
Container: Prescription medication brought to school must be in the original container with a current prescription label on the bottle including the child's name, doctor's name, date, medication name, dosage, and time to be given. If the label is not available, then the physician must sign the medication permission form. (Spanish) Controlled substances must be submitted with a Medication Count Form. OTC medications provided by parent must be in the original container and labeled with the student’s name.
Injury: Students who have any injury that results in a cast, sutures, crutches or similar treatment must
bring a note from the physician or emergency room detailing restrictions and limitations in school activities.
Bring the note to the nurse's office and it will be copied and distributed to the teacher, P.E. teacher
and other faculty. A release of activity form is also required.
Food Allergies: Students who have severe food allergies must notify the school nurse immediately so that a prevention plan can be put in place. A list of the restricted foods and a plan of action for the student should be obtained from the doctor's office and brought to the school.
Asthma: If your child is diagnosed with asthma, please notify the nurse, even if inhaler use is seldom. All inhalers must be stored in the nurse's office.
Emergency Contact Numbers: Keep the school informed of any change in emergency information so you can be
reached in case of illness, injury, or emergency. Parents/guardians can only be notified when contact information is current.
Safety: Please have your child wear athletic (gym) shoes to school. They are required for gym days and
are more comfortable and safer on the waxed linoleum floors & playground surfaces. Flip flops and
shoe skates are not allowed at school.
Liz Rulifson BSN, RN
Rushton Elementary Nurse
Ph 913.993.4902
Fax 913.993.1465