“"Thank you so much again for all of your help Lex. School Health has a “customer service ROCKSTAR” on their team. Again, I sincerely appreciate your help." - Gregory Show
"What a pleasure it was to work with Shannon on our project. Your firm is lucky to have such a helpful and dedicated employee!" - Bill "I would like to just recognize a wonderful ordering staff member, Brenda, who answered my questions and brightened my day with her positive attitude!" "I just called and talked to Angelica and she was very helpful!" - Carla "Hugo, you were a pleasure to speak with and handled the situation perfectly! You are an asset to School Health!" - Pamela "I spoke with Genevieve today and she was simply lovely to work with!" - Susan "Nancy was wonderful through the entire ordering process! I missed an item and she helped me look it up. I will definitely order from School Health again!" - Carla "Wendy was excellent, she kept me informed on our situation, she was professional and knowledgeable. I don't think we will order school supplies from anyone other than School Health."- Megan "I am a loyal customer and really appreciated the quick help today from JJ!" - Nancy New York City schools offer many health services to support student health. School physicians and nurses conduct physical exams and help manage the health of students with health issues like asthma, allergies and diabetes. Students with health issues and disabilities can receive prescribed medicine, skilled nursing treatments and 504 Accommodations in school. Schools also offer mental health services, reproductive health services (select high schools), classes on asthma management and diabetes prevention (Open Airways and HOP), and health programs such as Connecting Adolescents to Comprehensive Health (CATCH) and Screening the At-Risk Student (STARS). School Nurses and PhysiciansYour child’s health is our priority. Office of School Health nurses and physicians are dedicated to improving the health of New York City students. Click below to read the services each can offer your child: School NursesNinety percent of all New York City public schools have school nurses. Our school nurses are actively involved in school health programs. School nurses:
School PhysiciansOur school physicians are board-certified or board-eligible physicians. They provide care in a select number of public and private schools in New York City. School physicians:
Medicine at School and Skilled Nursing TreatmentsHelp your child feel healthier and more comfortable during the school day. If your child has a health condition, they may benefit from taking prescribed medicine at school or a skilled nursing treatment. Talk to your child’s health care provider. Ask if taking medicine at school or a skilled nursing treatment would help your child better manage his health condition.
How to Apply for Health ServicesApplying for your child to take medicine at school or getting a skilled nursing treatment is easy:
Review the Guidelines for Provision of Health Services for more details on how to apply: Health Services Forms—School Year 2022-23Taking Medicine at SchoolWe offer three different levels of supervision while your child is taking medicine. Your child’s independence level will determine if (s)he can take medicine unassisted, or will need to be supervised by a trained staff member or a nurse. Consider talking to your child’s health care provider to decide which option is best for your child. Nurse DependentYour child’s prescribed medicine will be given by the school nurse. The school nurse will ensure that your child’s medicine is taken correctly, as prescribed.
SupervisedYour child will be assisted by a trained adult. The staff member will help your child take his medicine according to the health care provider’s directions. For example, if your child asks, the staff member may help open bottles, pour liquid or assemble a nebulizer.
IndependentYour child will give themselves medicine without any help. For rescue medicines, like those needed for asthma, diabetes, and allergies, your child will carry the medicine with them during the school day. This option is best for students who can consistently take their medicine correctly on their own. If your child’s medicine is not a rescue medicine, they will go to the school health office to take it. Controlled substances must be kept in the school medical room. Automated External Defibrillators and Cardio-Pulmonary ResuscitationAs mandated by New York State Education Law Section 917, each public school building has at least one AED installed at its main entrance, usually near the School Safety Officer’s desk, and staff trained in AED/CPR. Large school buildings have additional units installed throughout the building. A list of the location of each AED unit is located at the building’s main entrance. Schools must have AED/CPR trained staff present during all school hours of operation. Schools must also ensure the presence of at least one AED at school-sponsored or school-approved curricular or extra-curricular activities/events on or off-site except for field trips. High school coaches are required to take portable AEDs to all games and practices. Frequently Asked QuestionsI submitted a Medication Administration Form or a medically prescribed treatment form for my child last year. Do I need to submit a new one this year?Yes. You should submit a new Medication Administration Form or Medically Prescribed Treatment form every school year. While these are accepted on a rolling basis, we recommend submitting them by May 31. That way your child will have no break in access to their medication.
What medicines are available for free in school?If your child has asthma, your school will provide free Flovent 110 and Albuterol. Your school can only provide Flovent 110 and Albuterol if it has been prescribed by your child’s health care provider on your submitted Medication Administration Form. You must bring any other medical equipment, prescription and over-the-counter medicine that your child may need. Please pick up your child’s unused medicine at the end of the year. Can the medicine I bring to my child’s school be already opened or used?No. For safety reasons, we only accept new, unopened medicine in its original box or bottle. How should the medicine be labeled?Prescription medicine must have original pharmacy labels. The labels must include:
Over-the-counter medicine must be in the original bottle or box. Where is medicine kept at school?For safety reasons, medicine and medical equipment are generally stored in the school health office. Since rescue medicines need to be taken quickly, students’ rescue medicines will be kept in a location that is close to them. Independent students may carry their rescue medicines with them. All prescribed controlled substances are stored in the school health office. Students are not allowed to carry or give themselves controlled substances. Can I change the time that my child receives medicine at school?Only your child’s health care provider can make this request. Ask your child’s health care provider to send the school an updated prescription or Medication Administration Form. What happens if my child has a medical emergency?All school nurses and select school staff and are trained how to best respond to a wide range of emergency situations. In case of a medical emergency, it is especially important for students to have a Medication Administration Form on file at school. A Medication Administration Form enables your child to receive his prescribed medicine at school, as soon as possible. Depending on the illness, trained staff will respond accordingly. Students experiencing a serious allergic reaction will be treated at school with an epinephrine auto-injector even if they do not have an Medication Administration Form on file. Only the school nurse can give epinephrine to students who do not have a Medication Administration Form on file. Trained school staff can only give epinephrine to students with a Medication Administration Form on file. For questions about school medical emergency procedures, reach out to . Health ContactsFor questions about your child’s health services in school, speak to your school nurse. If you do not know your school nurse, contact your schools Borough Nursing Director or Supervising Nurse. For questions about any in school medical exams, contact your school’s Supervising Physician. SH-10 School Nurse form (For Reference Only) |