Clinic
PRHS CLINIC INFORMATION
School health clinic personnel provide a variety of services based upon the needs of the students in the individual schools and the educational level of the school health employee. Services include, but are not limited to:
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Administration of medication
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Case management
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Acute health room care
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First aid
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Meeting emergency needs
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Identification and follow up of chronic health conditions
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Assistance with complex or chronic conditions
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Health screenings
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Referrals to appropriate local resources
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Health counseling and consultation with a parent or guardian
Emergency health needs arise from injury, sudden illness or the progression of a new discomfort or symptom. The main role of the clinic staff is the management of the clinic. It is important for school personnel to respond quickly, to provide first aid when necessary and to minimize further injury and/or insult to the student while he/she is at school.
Health services are to be provided with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the student without regard to social or economic status, personal attributes or the nature of the health problem.
A STUDENT'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY SHALL BE SAFEGUARDED AT ALL TIMES BY JUDICIOUSLY PROTECTING INFORMATION OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE.
Student Health Services Department Resources
FLORIDA KIDCARE HEALTH INSURANCE
Children with health insurance miss fewer days of school, and applying for Florida KidCare is easy. Any family can apply, and many pay $20 or less per month to insure their children. Most pay nothing at all.
Please view the Student Health services website to access the new medication forms and or procedure forms. Medication forms, procedure forms, and emergency care plans must be renewed by the parent, at or before the beginning of each school year in order for your child to receive medication or procedures during school hours on a school campus. Students carrying their own epipen, inhaler or diabetic supplies, are also required to have medication forms on file with their zoned school. Below are a few helpful links.
- Clinic Information - Information about services provided
- Health Related Authorization Forms - Authorization forms, Sick Day Guidelines and other useful forms
- Information on Common Childhood Diseases
- School Entry Information - School Entry Physical, Screenings and Immunization Requirements information
- Florida KidCare Health Insurance - Information about Florida KidCare
Administration of Medication
Only the principal, school nurse, or trained staff shall administer prescription medication to the student or assist the student in the administration of such medication on a school campus. Prior to the administration or self-administration of medication, including over the counter medications, parents/legal guardians must complete the designated forms. At no time may a student bring any medication to the school. Medication must be transported to school by a parent or legal guardian.