Policy -Sick Child returning to Hostel from School

POLICY DOCUMENT

What to do with a sick child

  • if a child is ill at school contact the Hostel, the matron on duty will collect the child.
  • If the any child is too ill to go to school, phone the school and inform them which children will not be at school
  • take the boarders information file with you in the event you need to go to the doctor straight away
  • depending on what time it is the other matron off duty may be called upon to assist if necessary.
  • if possible and it is not an emergency, phone the parents to confirm that you may take the child to the doctor
  • always check which doctor the child must see
  • the doctors may expect you to complete a form. Do not sign them on behalf of the children. Complete the form as far as possible. Give the form to the child who must return it to the Matron on Duty. Forms will be given to the Child before they return home. The Parents will sign and the signed form must be returned to the matron on Duty. The signed formed will be returned to the doctor concerned.
  • always check if the child is allergic to anything.
  • Record all medical incidences on the medical form in the boarders information file.
  • No medication may be given to a child at school if it is not prescribed by a doctor specifically for the Child in question.
  • All medication given to boarders even if it is a headache pill must be recorded

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