Clinic

nurse christie peaceWelcome to the Mechanicsville High School Clinic!

My Name is Christie Peace. I have been caring for Mechanicsville students since 1988. I am here to help our students feel their best so they can learn. Throughout the high school years I hope to establish a relationship with you and your child. I make every effort to keep you informed of injuries and complaints as needed while supporting your student’s class attendance and success. Whenever possible, I like to see your student return to the classroom but fully understand the moments when it is best to go home or seek medical care. I truly respect your role as a parent and will do my best to work with you to do the right thing. Never hesitate to call me.       

Learning is a challenge when teens are hungry, sick, tired, or stressed, but going home is not always the answer. When students are having a bad day, encourage them to visit the clinic so we can find solutions. There are many caring adults at Mechanicsville who are capable of helping your child through a situation, so encourage them to seek that help. 

Thank you for trusting me with your children. It is my privilege to care for them, to watch them mature, and become healthy young adults. 

Christie Peace, RN
Phone (804) 723-2205                                                                                            
Fax (804) 723-2202 

Reminder

Each student should have a medical card on file. Information may be updated by calling the clinic or sending a note or email.  Keep me informed when your student is diagnosed with a new condition, a new allergy or has a medication change. Contact information should also be kept up to date. This is essential in emergencies.

Forms

Please access and print forms on the division Health Services page

The following forms may be picked up from the clinic or requested from Christie Peace.

  • Memorandum of Understanding for Private Duty Nurse

  • Release of Medical Information

  • Medically Fragile Health Services Plan

  • Medical Procedure Order Form

Fever

  • You will be called to pick up your student for a temperature 100° F or higher.
  • Students with a temperature 100° F or higher will not be allowed to return to school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol, or Advil. 
  • Be aware that some combination cold medications contain these ingredients. 
  • Please resist the temptation to give acetaminophen or ibuprofen, send your student off, and cross your fingers. The fever may be reduced, but their contagiousness will not be.

Medications

  • A medication administration form must be completed for each medication and signed by a parent/guardian annually and immediately if changes occur. 
  • ALL MEDICATIONS must be brought to the school by a parent/guardian.
  • Prescription medication must in the ORIGINAL container supplied by the pharmacy. Many pharmacies will provide a “school bottle” for prescription medications. Just ask the pharmacist.
  • Medication labels must contain the student’s name, the name of the medication, directions for use and fill date. Physician’s order and medication labels must agree.
  • ANY medication given more than 10 consecutive school days must be authorized by a physician in writing (including non-prescription medication). The prescription label on the bottle will be accepted as the physician’s order for those medications given for less than ten consecutive school days. 
  • Non-prescription medication must be in the ORIGINAL manufacturer’s container.
  • No medications will be accepted in a baggie or an unlabeled bottle.

Epi-Pens & Inhalers

Students are allowed to carry inhalers and epi-pens if a written order is received from the physician stating they may do so.

Health Screenings

Health screenings are conducted each year as a free service to Hanover County students. This is done to identify any physical problems which may impact their ability to learn. 10th graders are screened for vision and hearing. If your child has an abnormal screening, a letter will be sent home indicating the need to follow up with your family physician.

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