Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Health Office would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful 2021-2022 school year! We also would like to review some important health office updates for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. 

In efforts to ensure we have the most accurate and up to date medical information for your children, we have placed the following forms on the Sacred Heart website in the  "Nurse's Office" tab under "Health Office Documents":
 

• Emergency Medical Information & Release Form
• Physical Exam Form (please make sure immunizations are attached)
• Medication Administration Form
• Asthma Action Plan
• Allergy Action Plan
• Medication Self Administration Form
• Seizure Action Plan

 
The Emergency Medical Information and Release Form   must be completed and returned at the beginning of each school year.  Every student must submit this form to the Health Office.  
 
The Physical Exam Form should be completed if your child is a new student at Sacred Heart or will be entering the following grades:

• PK 3
• Kindergarten
• 3rd Grade
• 6th Grade

 
In regards to your child’s medications, it is best to avoid giving any medication while in school.  However, we understand that there are times when it is necessary.  For the safety of all children, no child can bring medication to school.  When it is necessary to have medication while in school, an adult must bring it to the main office.
 

• All medication (even over the counter medicines) must be in the original container and labeled with the child's name and proper dosage.  You may ask the pharmacist for a separate bottle for school.
• The Medication Administration Form must be completed, the top section by the physician or advanced practitioner, rand the lower section by a parent or guardian. The form must be signed and must specify the medication, dose, route of administration, frequency, time to be given, length of time for the order to be in effect, and any possible side-effects.
• Inhalers for asthma/colds require an Asthma Action Plan and Medication Administration Form.  Additionally, if you would like to have your child carry & self administer their inhaler, please complete the Medication Self Administration Form and obtain permission from a health care provider. 
•  If your child requires an Epi-pen and/or Benadryl for an allergic reaction, an Allergy Action Plan and Medication Administration Form will need to be submitted in addition to the prescribed medications. A seperate Medication form is needed for each medication.   

Please also keep in mind that SHS follows the NJ State guidelines for vaccinations.  You can find the necessary vaccines and the appropriate age levels here.  Please be sure to talk to your doctor and your next visit to ensure your child has all the necessary vaccines to keep him/her and our community safe!

Best wishes for a happy and healthy summer! We look forward to being here again next year to assist your children with their health needs.  If you need to contact us, please call 609-267-1728 ext. 318 or by fax at 609-267-4476. 
 
Sincerely,
The Sacred Heart Health Office