If a student becomes ill at school, every effort will
be made to contact a parent or caregiver to advise them. They will then be
asked to arrange to collect their child.
Please ensure that the school is advised
of any changes to phone details or emergency contacts to ensure that a suitable
person is always contactable.
Please ensure that the school
is advised of any changes to phone details or emergency contacts to ensure that
a suitable person is always contactable
Medication
Calamvale State Special School
follows strict Education Queensland procedures for the administration of
medication in school. Parents and caregivers are asked to ensure these
requirements are followed so that medication can be given safely. The school
must keep a record of any form of prescribed or over the counter medication
that is administered to students at school, or while students are involved in a
school approved activity.
Before any medication can be administered to your child
at school, you will need to complete the appropriate record sheet:
Medication will only be administered if it is prescribed,
in the original container and has a pharmacy label. If the medication is more
complex with specific administration requirements then a letter from the
medical practitioner should be provided.
Both the letter and/or the medication container must
state:
- the current date
- the patient’s name
- the name of the medication
- the dosage
- how it is to be given (oral - by mouth etc.)
- when- how many times a day and at what time
Teachers will not administer non-prescribed oral
medication such as analgesics - Aspirin, Panadol, eardrops etc. or other
persons on the school staff unless it is accompanied by the above
documentation.
Prescribed asthma medication may be carried on the
child's person (when possible). This practice also requires a letter of
authority from the parents. If your child suffers from asthma, please ensure
that this information is recorded in school medical records.
If your child suffers from any medical condition which
requires special treatment e.g. allergies, please inform the school of the
nature of the condition and emergency treatment and any applicable health
plans. An Action Plan is required for conditions such as Anaphylaxis
and Asthma.
Should you require any further information regarding the
administration of medication in our school, please contact the deputy principal
or principal.