Welcome to the Homer Community Schools Health Page.
Dear Parents,
We have recently reviewed our school policies at Homer Community Schools regarding the administration of prescription, non-prescription and emergency medications, and we will be making a few changes that will start in the Fall. We are following the guidelines of the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Association of School Nurses. Whenever possible, we are asking that medication administration be scheduled for times when the student is at home. However, we realize that students may require medications to be given during the school day. Please review the following information regarding medications given at school:
*All medications require a signed parent permission form.
*All medications also require written instructions from the student’s physician (including student’s name, medication name, dosage, time of day and length of time to be given).
*Prescription medication must be brought in by the parent in the original, labeled container from the pharmacy.
*New physician’s written instructions and new container labels must accompany any medication dosage change.
*New parent authorization and written instructions from the doctor are needed at the beginning of each school year.
In some circumstances, students may be allowed to carry certain types of medications (example: asthma inhalers, insulin, Epi-Pens) if the following is in place:
*Signed parent permission form
*Written instructions from the student’s physician, along with a statement that the student may carry the medication and is capable of self-administration of the medication.
*The medication is in the original, labeled container from the pharmacy.
*The student has been trained in self-administration of the medication.
*The student takes responsibility to secure the medication, and will not provide or give the medication to another student.
*The school nurse will be allowed to give non-prescription medication (such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cough drops, Benadryl cream, antibiotic ointment, anti-fungal cream and Tums) to students provided there is a signed health history and parental authorization form on file for the current school year.
*Non-prescription medication may be administered by designated school personnel only if it is brought to school by the parent, is in the original, labeled container and is accompanied by written instructions from the student’s physician and a signed parent permission form.
*All medication must be taken to the school office or school nurse by the student’s parent or guardian.
*For the safety of our students, we will not be able to accept or administer any medication brought to school in lunch boxes, "baggies", purses, pockets or book bags.
*Outdated or unused prescriptions or medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. We will dispose of unused medication one week after the last day of school if it has not been picked up by the parent.
*Parent and physician authorization forms will be available in each school office and on the school website.
*If your child takes a daily medication at school, it may be helpful to get a physician’s authorization form in advance to take with you to have completed during your doctor’s appointment.
We appreciate your cooperation in this important matter, as we continue to provide safe, accurate medication administration for your student. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. My direct number at the school is (517) 724-9347, and my e-mail address is
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Sincerely,
Tammie Calhoun, RN
Homer School Nurse
Please click on the links below to access the permission forms.
Medication Permission Form
Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization Form for Self-Administration/Self-Possession
New School Requirements for Vaccinations
Required Childhood Immunizations for Michigan School Settings
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