Each school has an emergency/disaster plan in effect. Part of this plan includes provisions for the storage of medication needed to treat a student with a life threatening condition. To clarify, a life threatening condition means "a health condition that will put the child in danger of death during the school day if a medication or treatment order and a nursing plan is not in place." The following conditions are considered life threatening by Lake Washington School District:
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Seizure disorder
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Cardiac condition
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Insulin dependent diabetes
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Sever asthma
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Allergic reactions requiring the use of an Epipen
If you need to contact the school nurse, the following items and information need to be addressed.
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Doctor's orders specific for 48 to 72 hours of treatment and /or medication that would be needed.
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Appropriate medication in a correctly labeled pharmacy container.
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Any other necessary paperwork or supplies agreed upon by parent and school nurse.