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
Nursing Forms
- Allergy Checklist for Teachers and Parents
- Asthma Care Plan
- CDC Head Injury Information
- Diabetes Care Plan
- Food Allergy Action Plan
- Health Appraisal Form
- Prescription non-prescription Permission and Policy –Elementary and Secondary schools
- Medical Information
- Prescription Non-Prescription Form–Elementary Schools
- Seizure Care Plan
- When to keep a sick child home from school