Group Announcements HEALTH TREATMENT PLANS 2011-2012PARENTS and GUARDIANS:
Please prepare new health treatment plans, allergy and asthma action plans for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. All the necessary forms are located here on the WSHS clinic website. Thank you for your effort. Most Common Health Related PWCS Regulations:723-4 Tuberculosis Screening
755-1 Immunization Requirement 757-2 Allergy Action Plan ( required for Epi-pen 0 757-3 Guidelines and Form for School Staff to Carry Out Health Treatment and Emergency Procedures in the School Setting 757-4 Administration of Medication 757-5 Asthma Medication Authorization Form 757-6 Diabetic Health Treatment Plan / Administration of Insulin/Glucagon 757-7 Management of Epileptic Seizures in the School setting 757-8 Mental Health Procedures Reasons For Sending Student Home from school or for Parents To Keep A Child At Home:1.Fever of 100 degrees F or higher.
2.Infections: Conjuctivitis (pink eye ), strep throat, ringworm, impetigo. These must be treated for 24hours before returning to school. 3.Unexplained rash. 4.Head Injury 5. Other injuries that impact students mobility where he/she is unable to ride the bus, or walk, or drive home. 6.Colds with constant nasal drainage, severe cough, or difficulty breathing. 7. Diarrhea or vomiting. 8. Stiff neck associated with fever or recent injury. 9. In adequate immunizations. WHAT SERVICES DOES THE SCHOOL NURSE PROVIDE:.Health Services:Assesses health and development, provides nursing interventions and evaluates students response to care. The school nurse is NOT a replacement for a primary care provider.
. Health education: Provides 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/Activities: Promotes health and physical education in supporting healthy behaviors. Promotes staff wellness activities. .Counseling/Mental Healthh: Assesses needs, provides interventions and refers students to appropriate staff or community agency.Participates in the school crisis management team. . Parent/ Community Involvement: Promotes community involvement and serves as a liaison between home , school, and the community. As part of the team of staff, teachers, and administrators at WSHS, my goal is to maximize your childs' learning potential and to make the most of the high school experience. It all starts with a positive attitude and requires a well rested body and mind, and regular nourishment. it is very important for students to eat and hydrate early in the morning to learn well, have more energy, feel better, look better and be healthier. Group Links Various titles related to health-concerns that families might find helpful. |



