I had mailed asthma care plan to this particular parent who's daughter has asthma.
This is the care plan that the physician is to fill out and return to the clinic. Parents are supposed to bring an inhaler in so that we have it while kid is in school.
This care plan came in about a month ago, but no inhaler.
I just got off of the phone with the Mother. I told her that the order is here, and we are just awaiting the inhaler.
Mother states: Oh.... I thought the doctor would send you the inhaler too. What ???
I have asked every day for the past 6 weeks for seizure meds. I call daily and send notes home. Do I have this kids meds??? NO!!! Oh but I know everything that is going on in the court battle for this kid.
I have a kid allergic to bees. We have an allergy action plan in place for him, just no epi-pen. I, and the previous nurse, have called multiple times to ask her to send one to school. We have "stock" pens to use, but I can't send those on a field trip with him. Parents don't seem concerned.
What does the Supervisor say to do?
I think you have liability if you don't get a positive resolution quickly. It's almost Spring, bees will be back soon.
I have asked every day for the past 6 weeks for seizure meds. I call daily and send notes home. Do I have this kids meds??? NO!!! Oh but I know everything that is going on in the court battle for this kid.
Try talking to the attorney or social worker assigned to the child if there is one.
What does your Supervisor say? This is probably a fairly common problem, but I hate for the child to be at risk because his parents are having problems. Maybe they should be hotlined?
A note to the Judge might also work wonders.
I hope you have a way to document your calls and keep copies of the notes in case the student ever suffers seizures or injuries during one. You never know.
I had mailed asthma care plan to this particular parent who's daughter has asthma.
This is the care plan that the physician is to fill out and return to the clinic. Parents are supposed to bring an inhaler in so that we have it while kid is in school.
This care plan came in about a month ago, but no inhaler.
I just got off of the phone with the Mother. I told her that the order is here, and we are just awaiting the inhaler.
Mother states: Oh.... I thought the doctor would send you the inhaler too. What ???
Uhhh.....NO !! That's your job !
Not all insurances will cover an inhaler for school even if we write a script.......and honestly an inhaler doesn't belong with the school nurse
I'm interested to hear...can you elaborate on these on these two points you've made?
1. Not all insurances cover an inhaler for school
2. An inhaler doesn't belong with the school nurse
Really, in the context of being a patient advocate for an elementary school aged child, I'd REALLY like to hear your rationale.
Easy, I'm on the provider side of things and often insurance only covers enough for 1 inhaler.... I have seen it denied multiple times ...... So I think the op response is kind of jerky without further exploring the parents hesitation to provide one.... Not everyone has a few hundred to spare.
Secondly an inhaler belongs with the patient at all times, that should be reinforced at a young age. The nurse should not be the gate-keeper.
Secondly an inhaler belongs with the patient at all times, that should be reinforced at a young age. The nurse should not be the gate-keeper.
Totally agree with this. I think that children need to be taught about medication. Some medication is good for you and some is bad for you. Kids are smart enough to understand this.
I also disagree with this zero tolerance for any drugs in school. I think we, as adults, need to differentiate Motrin and cocaine. How will children ever learn to take medication responsibly if adults treat OTC meds like illegal drugs?
Secondly an inhaler belongs with the patient at all times, that should be reinforced at a young age. The nurse should not be the gate-keeper.
Totally agree with this. I think that children need to be taught about medication. Some medication is good for you and some is bad for you. Kids are smart enough to understand this.
I also disagree with this zero tolerance for any drugs in school. I think we, as adults, need to differentiate Motrin and cocaine. How will children ever learn to take medication responsibly if adults treat OTC meds like illegal drugs?
Easy, I'm on the provider side of things and often insurance only covers enough for 1 inhaler.... I have seen it denied multiple times ...... So I think the op response is kind of jerky without further exploring the parents hesitation to provide one.... Not everyone has a few hundred to spare.
Secondly an inhaler belongs with the patient at all times, that should be reinforced at a young age. The nurse should not be the gate-keeper.
You obviously have never seen a kid forget their inhaler. It happens all the time.
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I have asked every day for the past 6 weeks for seizure meds. I call daily and send notes home. Do I have this kids meds??? NO!!! Oh but I know everything that is going on in the court battle for this kid.