Student Health
Administration of Medication to Students at School
Under Queensland Poisons Regulations, adults appointed by the Principal can act as a carer and administer medication at the request of a parent or guardian. Parents must make a written request to the school to enable us to administer the medication. Forms for this purpose are available from the school office; this form will outline the name of the child, name of medication, state specific times and dosages.
The medication must be in the original container obtained from the pharmacist/medical practitioner and must have the original instructions on it.
In order to comply with Queensland Poisons Regulations, schools are not permitted to stock any over the counter medicines including panadol. Medication may only be administered in the manner outlined.
At St Anne's Catholic Primary School:
FURTHER TO THE MATTER:
All unused medication will be returned to the Parent/Guardian of the student NOT the student.
Non-prescribed oral medications (such as analgesics and over-the-counter medications) cannot not be administered by anyone on School Staff.
Under Queensland Poisons Regulations, adults appointed by the Principal can act as a carer and administer medication at the request of a parent or guardian. Parents must make a written request to the school to enable us to administer the medication. Forms for this purpose are available from the school office; this form will outline the name of the child, name of medication, state specific times and dosages.
The medication must be in the original container obtained from the pharmacist/medical practitioner and must have the original instructions on it.
In order to comply with Queensland Poisons Regulations, schools are not permitted to stock any over the counter medicines including panadol. Medication may only be administered in the manner outlined.
At St Anne's Catholic Primary School:
- The School Secretaries, APRE and Principal are the only people authorised to administer medication on receipt of a written and signed request from you as parent. Forms are available from the School Office to make this easier for you.
- The medication is to be kept at the office and not by the student.
- An exception is permitted, in selected cases, in relation to inhalers used for Asthma. The school needs to be notified in writing each year if your child needs to have an inhaler with them constantly throughout the school day. We have also been given an exemption to stock Asthma inhalers in cases of emergency.
- At no time will medication for one person be administered to another.
- Parents must keep the school informed of any serious medical conditions from which their child may suffer.
FURTHER TO THE MATTER:
All unused medication will be returned to the Parent/Guardian of the student NOT the student.
Non-prescribed oral medications (such as analgesics and over-the-counter medications) cannot not be administered by anyone on School Staff.
Ambulance
Where a serious accident has occurred, the school's first priority is for the medical attention and welfare of the injured person. If the accident is serious enough to warrant the calling of an ambulance for a child, the school will do this prior to telephoning the parents.
Where a serious accident has occurred, the school's first priority is for the medical attention and welfare of the injured person. If the accident is serious enough to warrant the calling of an ambulance for a child, the school will do this prior to telephoning the parents.
Head Lice
It is not the end of the world to find head lice in your child's hair! Preparations for treatment are available at any chemist. Health regulations require that a child with lice be excluded until treatment has been completed. Please advise the school if and when you discover head lice on your child. Treatment should begin immediately. Please ask the office for a copy of the Managing Head Lice at Home Package or refer to the Queensland Health Fact Sheet.
It is not the end of the world to find head lice in your child's hair! Preparations for treatment are available at any chemist. Health regulations require that a child with lice be excluded until treatment has been completed. Please advise the school if and when you discover head lice on your child. Treatment should begin immediately. Please ask the office for a copy of the Managing Head Lice at Home Package or refer to the Queensland Health Fact Sheet.
Infectious Illnesses & Diseases
The school complies with the Queensland Department of Health regulations in this regard. Certain illnesses have recommended exclusion times when a child should be kept at home and away from contact with other children. If you are uncertain we can provide details of the regulations in respect of a particular illness and the exclusion periods necessary.
Please refer to the Recommended Exclusion Periods for Infectious Conditions produced by Queensland Health.
The school complies with the Queensland Department of Health regulations in this regard. Certain illnesses have recommended exclusion times when a child should be kept at home and away from contact with other children. If you are uncertain we can provide details of the regulations in respect of a particular illness and the exclusion periods necessary.
Please refer to the Recommended Exclusion Periods for Infectious Conditions produced by Queensland Health.