Health

Please Note:

All health forms should be submitted online via Magnus Health. As this is a web-based system, you will have continuous access to your child's health record as well as the ability to make updates when needed.

To access your Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record) Account:

Go to www.ramaz.org/magnus and enter your Ramaz username and password. If you don’t recall your username or password, please go to www.ramaz.org/mybackpack and click on the forgot password link.

Instructions:

Please enter the health information required within your Magnus Health SMR account for each child attending Ramaz. For returning children you will only need to enter any requirements that Magnus has listed as incomplete or expired. Follow the directions and upload or fax (with fax cover sheet provided) all health forms directly to Magnus Health. You will also need to complete some information online, such as theConditional Questions, Vital Health Record and Consent to Treat. Where appropriate, some requirements should be marked not-applicable. Timely submission of health information and other forms is vital so that preparations can be made prior to the first day of school. You will receive weekly reminders as long as there are outstanding requirements in your account, or requirements that have a "next action date" pending within a few weeks.

Questions or Problems?

If you are having difficulty navigating the Magnus system, entering data online, or downloading the hardcopy cover sheets and forms, or if you have any other questions, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR by phone at 877.461.6831 or by email at service@magnushealthportal.com.

Prescription medication can be stored and dispensed when needed during school by the nurse. Students with asthma should carry their inhalers, but you may want to keep an extra supply of medication in the Health Office.

A Medication Administration Form must be completed by the student’s parent and doctor, and the medication sent in the original prescription container with the student’s name and doctor’s instructions. 

If a student self-administers medication during the school day for an acute or ongoing medical or psychological condition, such as ADHD, migraines, seasonal allergies, illness/infection etc., he/she may carry only one day’s dose. The parent and doctor should complete, sign, and check off self-administration on the Medication Administration Form in order for their child to self-carry/self-administer their medication in school or on a school sponsored trip.The medication should be in the pharmacy container labeled with the student's name and correct prescription.

 Over-the-counter medicines will be given only if the parent and doctor have completed and signed the Over-The-Counter Medication Administration Form in Magnus Health.

Parents of students with severe allergies must complete the separate Protocol for Students with Life-Threatening Allergies, and return it to the nurse prior to the start of school. Information concerning your child’s allergy will help prevent a reaction and aid, if necessary, in prompt treatment. Students who carry an Epi-Pen should have one handy in their possession during the school day and on trips. Epi-Pens are located strategically throughout the school building and certain faculty and staff are trained in their use. Please feel free to contact the school nurse regarding the Food Allergy Policy.

For the student with asthma, an Asthma Action Care Plan should be completed by the doctor at your child’s physical examination. The information provided can be very useful in preventing and treating symptoms of asthma.

For the student with diabetes, a Diabetes Care Plan must be completed and updated as needed by the parent and doctor. Extra diabetic supplies and snacks should be supplied by the parent and stored in the health office.

A recent physical examination form is required to be submitted to Magnus Health for any student participating on a sports team. The date of the exam should be within twelve months prior to the start of the sport’s season. In addition, parents must complete and sign a Student/Athlete Team Participation Form if their child participates on a sports team. An Information sheet concerning concussions and an informational letter with the risks, signs, and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest are provided along with the form for athletes and their parents to review. The form can also be obtained from the third floor Health Office. Team Participation Forms should be returned to the nurse, and will then be forwarded to the team's coach.

If a student is absent from school due to injury or illness for more than two days, parents should contact the Health Office. The nurse will notify the student's advisor, teachers, and the school administration regarding the reason, expected duration, and any medical recommendations. Doctor’s notes should be submitted whenever appropriate.

Please notify the nurse if there is a change in the medical status of your child during the school year, e.g. an injury, a newly diagnosed condition, or specially prescribed medication. The student’s doctor should send a note of explanation with any recommendations to the nurse.

If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious medical condition, please notify the school nurse immediately. Information describing the symptoms of the contagious condition will be made available to parents, faculty and staff. Inform the nurse promptly if your child tested positive for COVID-19 or in case of exposure.

Lice checks are performed by the school nurse as needed. Please notify the nurse immediately in case your child has head lice. The nurse will privately check those students with reported cases, and siblings and close contacts in the school, before allowing them to return to class. School-wide screenings are not done in the Upper School.