Health Information
HEALTH INFORMATION
FEEDERAL AREA HEALTH SERVICES:
Trailblazer has access to the services of ThunderRidge High School / Highlands Ranch / Western Region Nurses. Parents wishing to speak with an area nurse can call 303-916-9644. There is a Health Services Directory on the DCSD website. Keep in mind that Trailblazer does not have a nurse on staff. The entire office staff of Trailblazer is trained yearly in first aid and CPR to assist children in the school health room.
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ILLNESS:
Children who feel ill are sent to the health room located in the school office. Please note that facilities for caring for sick children are limited.
If your child vomits, has a temperature of 100°F or higher, or is unable to participate in classroom activities, you will be contacted. We make every effort to reach you or the emergency contact so your child can be taken home to recover comfortably.
Due to limited space in the health room, you are expected to arrange pick immediately. Sick students will only be released to an adult. Students sent home must be free of fever, vomiting, or other contagious conditions for 24 hours before returning to school (48 hours for diarrhea).
Parents of students with known health problems should consult with the nurse consultant to provide guidance on how the school should handle their child's specific needs. This information will be put document in a health care action plan and shared with staff only as necessary.
Students will only be kept inside during recess with a doctor's note illness or injury. Additionally, students with severe allergies or asthmas may remain indoors during recess as needed.
ACCIDENTS:
Most injuries at school are minor and will be treated by office personnel. For serious accidents, we will first attempt to contact parents at home or work. If we cannot reach a parent, we will contact the emergency contacts or the child’s physician listed on the enrollment form. Office staff will determine when paramedics should be called.
MEDICATION:
Whenever possible, students should take medications before or after school rather than during the school day.
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All medications must be kept in the school office and administered from there.
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The office keeps a written record of all medications given and notifies parents when a prescription is running low.
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Students should never bring prescription or over-the-counter medications to school on their own.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:
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Must be brought to school by a parent in the original pharmacy-labeled container with:
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Student’s name
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Physician’s name
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Dosage
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Medication name
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Current dates
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A medication release form, signed by both parent and doctor, must accompany the medication.
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Students are responsible for taking their medication at the scheduled time; if this is not possible, individual arrangements will be made.
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Any changes in prescriptions must be documented in writing by the physician and reflected on the pharmacy label.
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Medication will not be accepted without a properly completed release for and labeled container.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MEDICATION RELEASE FORM.
NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (Over-the-Counter):
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Must follow the same procedures as prescription medications.
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Must be in the original container and kept in the school office.
HEALTH TIPS, SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS:
When Can a Child Return to School?
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After 24 hours of medication for:
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Strep throat
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Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
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Infected skin eruptions or rashes
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Other conditions requiring antibiotics
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No fever for 24 hours without medication
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No vomiting for 24 hours
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No eye drainage for 24 hours
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After 48 hours for:
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Diarrhea
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Early Signs of Illness to Watch For:
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Decreased activity or fatigue
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Irritable or sleepy behavior
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Sore throat or swollen glands
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Runny nose or cough
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Skin eruptions or rashes
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Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
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Abdominal pain
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Fever (100°F or higher in DCSD)
How Parents Can Help:
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Check your child’s health before leaving home.
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Keep children home when showing signs of illness.
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Ensure your child knows where you are during the day.
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Keep emergency contact information current.
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Arrange backup care with relatives or friends if you are unavailable.
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Notify the school if your child develops a contagious illness such as strep throat or chickenpox.
Immunizations (State Required)
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DTP: 5 doses
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Polio: 4 doses
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MMR: 2 doses
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Hepatitis B: 3 doses
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Varicella: 2 doses
Nurse Consultant
Meghan Whitefoot – Douglas County School Nurse Consultant
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Phone: 303-387-6263 or 303-519-3923
When Students Will Be Sent Home
A student will be sent home for:
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Fever of 100°F or higher
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Vomiting or nausea
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Eye drainage
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Skin rashes or infected eruptions
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Severe pain
Other concerns may include:
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Decreased activity
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Irritable behavior
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Sore throat or swollen glands
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Runny nose or cough