Health Room Information:

Devin Mitchell - LBJ ECHS 512-414-7024 - Campus Office Number Location: First floor next to the Counseling Suite

Medications During School Hours:

Only medications that are necessary for a student’s medical care will be administered at school. Most medicines that are needed, even up to three times a day, can be given at home and should not be sent to school.

There are some occasions where medication is required by students and cannot be adequately given at home. In these cases, with written permission of a parent or guardian, designated care staff can give the medication.

A physician's signature is required for all medications that will be given at school to include the following:

Daily medication(s) for a prescription
Over-the-Counter medication(s) to be stored at school
Over-the-Counter medication(s) to be administered at a dose different from the manufacturer's label

If your student requires medication at school, please complete the form:

Austin ISD Request to Administer Medication at School - English
Austin ISD Request to Administer Medication at School - Spanish

Epipens/Inhalers:

For students with respiratory issues requiring an inhaler, please complete the following form:

Austin ISD Asthma Action Plan - English
Austin ISD Asthma Action Plan - Spanish

Please note that if your student is going to carry an Epipen or Inhaler at school, they MUST have a consent form signed by the parent AND physician/provider to do so.

Food Allergy / Anaphylaxis:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School Health Nurse @ 512-414-7024.

Austin ISD will follow an individualized health plan (IHP) for students with food allergies upon receipt of signed medical plans and parental consent forms.

For students with anaphylaxis to food, insects, or other substances, please use one of these forms

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan - English
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan - Spanish

Diabetes Care and Care Treatment Plan:

The student’s physician and parent/guardian should complete the form attached. The completed plan will be reviewed by the school nurse, unlicensed diabetes care assistants and other authorized personnel.

Austin ISD Diabetes Care Action Plan - English
Austin ISD Diabetes Care Action Plan - Spanish

Seizure Management and Treatment Plan:

This form is designed to help create a plan for managing student seizures. It consists of questions about seizure history, medications, precautions, and other considerations. This form should be completed jointly by the student’s parents and treating physician and provided to the campus nurse or other appropriately identified personnel.

Austin ISD Seizure Management Action Plan - English
Austin ISD Seizure Management Action Plan - Spanish

Please visit the Austin ISD Health Services and Nursing webpage for additional school health forms and information:

School Nurse