Nursing and Student Health Services

General

No medications can be given to students without one of the medication forms listed below.

This includes, but is not limited to, medications such as Tylenol® (acetaminophen) and Advil® (ibuprofen).

Student Medication and Treatments at School

Please use the Student Medication/Treatment Request Release Agreement form for general medication and medical treatment orders. This form is not recommended for students needing albuterol for asthma or an EpiPen® for anaphylaxis or emergency medications for seizures. For students requiring rescue medication for asthma, anaphylaxis, or seizures, please use the approved medication order action plans that are provided below.

Student Medication and Treatment Forms

• Student Medication Administration Agreement

Allergies/Anaphylaxis

The Anaphylaxis Medication Order and Plan is the preferred document for students with severe allergies who may need an EpiPen® at school. If the student requires other medications to treat allergies, such as Benadryl® (Diphenhydramine), please use the general medication form.

• Anaphylaxis Action Plan and Medication orders
• Self-Carry Medication Administration Contract

Asthma

The asthma medication order and plan is the preferred document for students with asthma.

• Asthma Action Plan and Medication orders
• Self-Carry Medication Administration Contract

Seizures

The Seizure Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders for School and Childcare Settings is the preferred document for students who have seizures who may need emergency medications at school. If the student requires other medications, please use the general medication form.

• Seizure Action Plan and Medication Orders

Immunization Requirements

Colorado law requires all students attending Colorado schools and licensed child cares to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed.  For more information about vaccine requirements, resources and exemptions, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s School Immunization page.

Vaccine exemption forms from the Colorado Department of Public Heath & Environment

How to Get Vaccinations:

• Find locations offer vaccines to prevent flu and other diseases on this page provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. Check to see if a location offers low or no-cost services.
• Denver Health’s School-based Health Centers (SBHC)  serve any DPS student  at no charge to families. To schedule a vaccination appointment, call the Appointment Center at 303-436-4949.

If you are having trouble uploading vaccination records into the online registration portal, please contact someone from the Choice & Enrollment office and/or share the vaccination record to your child’s school nurse.

Please contact your school nurse when:

• You have concerns about upcoming school field trips
• You have new information regarding student health issues
• Your student is taking or carrying new medication
• You have questions or concerns about your student’s health or medical condition
• You want to know about the process for meal modifications related to diagnosed health conditions.