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• IDEA 2004
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District Health Nurse

Linda Rothenthaler, R.N., B.S.N.

   616.863.6031, ext. 7030

Nursing Services Secretary

Amy Parmeter

Goal:
It is our goal to be proactive in issues that affect the health of children. We wish to promote optimal learning in the educational setting while providing a healthful school environment.

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Immunizations IP reporting to Kent County Health Department
• Assessment of acute illnesses
• Monitor and report health conditions
• Emergency care of on-site student and employee injuries
• Communicable disease reporting to Kent County Health Department
• Protective Service referrals
• Classroom teaching
• CPR and first aid training for staff
• Pre-kindergarten screening
• Organization of employee wellness and fitness program
• Vision and hearing screening coordination with Kent County Health Department
• Implementation of OSHA Guidelines
• Appraise the school environment to ensure healthful conditions
• Monitor medication distribution
• Prepare individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions
• Provide individual services to students with critical medical needs
• Coordinate communication of health care needs of a student to school personnel
  

• Allergy Checklist for Teachers and Parents
• Asthma Care Plan
• CDC Head Injury Information
• Diabetes Care Plan
• Food Allergy Action Plan
• Medication Policy and Permission
• Non-Prescription Forms
• Prescription Forms
• Seizure Care Plan