Health Team

At Grand Ledge Public Schools, student health and safety are a top priority. Our Health Team is made up of two District Nurses who support and guide more than 25 trained unlicensed school staff members across our buildings. While a nurse is not stationed in every school, our District Nurses provide training, oversight and direction to ensure students’ health needs are met each day.

All health services, including medication administration, are carried out under the supervision of our District Nurses and follow safe & legal practices as outlined in Michigan's School Health Code, Michigan Department of Education's Medication Model Policy, Michigan's laws, public acts or legislation that addresses health services at school, Michigan Association of School Nurses Safe & Legal Administration of Medication at School and Grand Ledge Public Schools Board Policies. GLPS's team approach allows us to provide consistent, reliable care for students while they are at school.

School Health Services Handbook

Medication administration during the school day

When possible, please arrange to have all medication given at home.
When a student is required to take medication at school, all medications (prescription and over the counter) must be delivered to the school office by a parent/guardian or an adult parent representative - NOT BY STUDENTS, in the original container, and you will need to complete the necessary form(s) below, print them out to obtain the physician's signature and then return the completed form to the school before any medication can be given at school. Printed copies of these forms are also available in the school office.
Students with respiratory or highly allergic conditions will be allowed to carry inhalers and/or emergency medical kits with them while at school, as long as the self carry/self administer authorization form is on file at the school and an emergency action plan, both completed and signed by the physician and parent.

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MEDICATION & OTHER MEDICAL FORMS

MEDICATION & MEDICAL FORMS:
These forms should be supplied directly to school office - see condition specific forms that are needed

Adrenal Insufficiency

Allergies - Life Threatening & Epinephrine Auto-Injectors at School

Asthma - Inhaler use at School

Blood Disorders - Confirm with the school nurse which care plan is needed.

Sickle Cell Disease - Medical Management Plan
Hemophilia - Medical Management Plan
Other Generic Bleeding Plan - Medical Management & Action Plan

Cardiac Conditions

Generic Cardiac Condition Plan
Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome - WPW Care Plan Form
Long QT Syndrome - Long QT Syndrome Care Plan Form
Pacemaker or Implanted Defibrillator (ICD) - ICD Care Plan Form
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) - CPVT Care Plan Form
Brugada Syndrome - Brugada Syndrome Care Plan
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) - ARVD Care Plan

Concussion Forms

Concussion Information and Signature Sheet

Diabetes Medication at School

Dietary Accommodations

Request for Special Dietary Needs Accommodations

Gastrointestinal Conditions

ENTERAL FEEDING (G-TUBE OR G-J TUBE)
GLPS - Medical Authorization for G Tube or G-J Tube Feeding
GLPS - Medication Authorization Form (if medication will be administered)

Mental Health Conditions - Although school counselors and social workers primarily manage students’ mental health concerns, school nurses collaborate with the mental health team to oversee medication management and provide support as needed.