What Services Does the School Nurse Provide?

•Health Services: Assesses health and development, provides nursing interventions and evaluates student’s responses to care.

•Health Education: Provides health education to students, staff and parents.

•Healthy Environment: Identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment.

•Nutritional Services: Supports healthy food services programs.

                           •Physical Education/Activity: Promotes health and physical education which promotes 
                        healthy behaviors.

Health Forms Medication Authorization     Allergy Action Form (Required for Epi-pen) Asthma Authorization Form Diabetic Health Treatment Plan Mental Health Treatment Form Seizure Plan      Please complete the REQUIRED forms and return them to the clinic. Thank you!	ALL MEDICATIONS (PRESCRIPTION or OVER THE COUNTER) ALL STUDENTS & PARENTS ARE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING:    →School personnel cannot administer ANY medication until a form, signed by the parent is on file in the clinic.  →All medications, prescriptions and/or over-the-counter (i.e. Tylenol, Advil, etc.) MUST be in the original sealed container and kept in the clinic.  It should be in small amounts as storage space is limited.  →PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: Must have  physician's  signature on the medication form before administration.         →Students may keep in their possession certain medications,  as warranted with a Health Treatment Plan on file signed by the physician (Inhalers & Epi-Pens). Under no other circumstances will students be permitted to carry medication without appropriate documentation.
H1N1 ALERT! PARENTS: DO NOT SEND YOUR STUDENTS TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE A TEMPERATURE OVER 100.0F OR THEY HAVE ANY SIGNS OF THE FLU!  This is to prevent possible contagious children from spreading flu/virus to others.  If you have any questions please call the school BEFORE sending your sick child in to school.  FLU SYMPTOMS: *Fever                     *Cough *Body aches           *Runny Nose *Sore throat           *Nausea *Vomiting                *Diarrhea Having a High Fever might be the start of the Flu see your Doctor immediately, the Antiviral Medication that the Doctor prescribes are more effective within the first 48 hours.	What to do if you get the flu: • Rest at home • Limit contact with others • Drink plenty of fluids • Cover coughs and sneezes • Wash hands often with soap and water especially after coughs and sneezes • Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used Protect yourself and prevent the spread of the flu.   CDC brochure for parents: www.cdc.gov/FLU/freeresources/2009-10/pdf/pan_flu.pdf