Health Room
Staff contact, student medication, illness procedures, and more
Phone Number
Hours
9:10 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Staff
- Kristin Shriver, Health Room Aide, [email protected]
- Gretchen O'Donnell, Public Health Nurse, @email
Student Health at Laurel Ridge ES
Head Lice Treatment and Prevention
The Fairfax County Health Department has a set of guidelines in place for the treatment of head lice. See the Health Department brochure for a description of what parents/guardians need to know about treating lice. Additional information, including a lice treatment calendar, are available on the FCPS School Health Services webpage.
Health Information Form
The Health Information Form is to be completed by the parent or guardian at the start of each school year. The completed form is to be returned to the school clinic.
Prescription Medications
Children who need to take medication during school hours must have a signed Medication Authorization, Release, and Indemnification Form. Prescription medications require the signature of both the parent and the physician. Inhalers and EpiPens require authorization forms.
- Medication Authorization Form
- Epinephrine (EpiPen) Authorization Form
- Asthma Rescue Medication Forms (both are required to be completed)
Birthday Treats
Student health, wellness and safety is our top priority. Like many schools, we have quite a few students who suffer from life-threatening allergies. According to the Center for Disease Control, allergies have increased more than 20% among American children since the mid-1990s. Based on feedback and in collaboration with the Laurel Ridge PTA and the Robinson Pyramid elementary schools, we have determined that during the school day, we will celebrate student birthdays with non-edible treats. Cupcakes, candy, and/or any other edible food items will not be allowed. Healthy lunches are strongly encouraged. Please avoid bringing fast food into the cafeteria.
Over-the-counter Medications
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are drugs that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription and are used for the relief of symptoms on a temporary basis. With parent and physician authorization, OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year. Parents may authorize limited use for 10 consecutive days with a completed Medication Authorization Form. Examples include antihistamines for allergic reactions.
With parent permission using the Medication Authorization Form, certain OTC medications may be given on an "as needed" basis throughout the school year only as a pain reliever for headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, or orthodontic pain. The medication must be supplied by the parent in its original container. Examples include Tylenol, Advil, Pamprin, and aspirin.
Release of Student from School
Only those individuals designated on the Emergency Care Information form will be contacted either to excuse or take your student home. If the clinic contacts you to excuse your student from school, the clinic must have voice contact with the responsible adult to dismiss the student from school grounds. In an emergency, 911 will be called prior to contacting the parent.
Scheduling Medical Appointments
Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours. When this is not possible, please send a note to the school on the morning of the appointment stating the time the child will be picked up. Children should bring appointment notes to the attendance secretary before homeroom. The student's name will then be shown on an early dismissal list so teachers will know the student is not cutting class. For safety reasons, parents must sign out children in the office.
Transport of Medications to and from School
Parents must transport medications to and from school. All medications must be kept in the clinic and taken under adult supervision. Middle school children are not permitted to carry medications, including OTC medications, except for prescription inhalers or EpiPens with the authorization of their parent(s) and physician.