Health Services Program
Our Health Services Program is responsible for the physical, mental and social well-being of students, and to help identify any health problems and make corrections with follow-up. The health services program includes those services required by law, as well as some non-mandated ones.
Health Services required by law:
- Coordination of the immunization program to ensure compliance with State mandates
- Visual and hearing screening examinations are provided for pupils in grades kindergarten, 2, 5, and 8 (and SDC students). Students (also staff and parents) with suspected problems in these areas are referred for further diagnosis and treatment
- Emergency care and first aid, when serious injuries or illnesses occur, and priorities for action are determined
- Health assessments of pupils with special instructional needs which may necessitate special education services
- The participation of the school nurse on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team is required by Title 5 regulations
- Color vision screening is provided for all first grade boys
Other essential, but not mandated services that are performed frequently include:
- Diligent care of communicable diseases and supervision of immunization for school attendance
- Nurses’ role as liaison for the Health Department for unusual and contagious diseases, including AIDS
- Classroom inspection of students for communicable diseases, according to District policy
- Tracking students with unusual health needs or concerns
- Providing first aid training for new school employees
- Training school staff in CPR as requested
- Providing general health counseling for students, parents, and staff
- Providing assistance in cases of suspected child and sexual abuse
- Assisting with implementation of the Family Life and Drug and Alcohol curricula.
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