Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students. It is important for the school nurse to be aware of anytime a student has been injured, whether at school or at home, which might require any change in the academic day. Please review the following medical issues that may require additional information before your student returns to school.
Concussion/Head Injury
If a student has sustained a concussion or brain injury diagnosis by an athletic trainer or medical provider, the Acute Concussion Short-Term Care Considerations MUST be completed prior to returning to school.
Acute Concussion Care and Release Form (PDF)
Injury requiring any orthopedic device (crutches, boot, cast, scooter, etc.)
- Documentation from a medical provider stating diagnosis and length of required use of crutches or orthopedic device must be provided to the school nurse upon return to school.
- If the student participates in PE and/or recess, a doctor’s order needs to be provided to include activity restrictions and how long the student will not be participating. If the provider did not put an end date for the restriction, we will need a clearance order once the student no longer needs any modifications to his/her day.
- If the school where your student attends has stairs and an elevator, have the provider include, if appropriate, the need for an elevator pass until cleared.
Surgery, minor and major
Any surgery can impact a student’s academic day. The following information should be reviewed before the student returns to school.
1. All students who have had surgery will need a note from a medical provider clearing them to return to school. This note should include:
- Surgical diagnosis
- Dates of absence and return date
- Any restrictions to activity, participation in PE/recess. The provider must indicate the start date and the end date.
- Any restrictions in carrying a book bag/lunch; limits in lifting a certain amount of weight; leaving 5 minutes before class to be in the next class before transition/dismissal.
2. If the school where your student attends has stairs and an elevator, have the provider include, if appropriate, the need for an elevator pass until cleared.
3. If, as a result of injury or surgery, your student will need to take medication during the school day, the parent/guardian must:
- Provide the school nurse with a proper medication administration form that has been signed by a licensed healthcare provider. The form must also be signed by the parent/guardian. Please note: No narcotic analgesics, such as Tylenol with Codeine or Vicodin, may be given at school.
- Bring the medication to the school clinic in a properly labeled bottle. A properly labeled bottle means: With the label clearly stating the student’s name, the date, the dosage of the medication, the frequency of the doses, the licensed healthcare provider’s name and other information which may be pertinent for the proper administration of the medication.
- See the medication guidelines under Medication at School and Medical Forms.
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