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N@0/frY#Kz}{N^T?Da|Yq^'Ymh E%\JV%s#]2PSGv[w}]Q"eM;,Z>U'r"](./,v*rQKlJF{pu As we begin this extraordinary start to the new school year, please know that Seattle School nurses have been working behind the scenes to prepare for a safe return to in-class education and strategizing to support students and families during remote learning. Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations! National Take Your Child to Work Day 2023 is Thursday, April 27th. What should you do to prevent the spread of strep throat? Sample resources below should be reviewed and approved by the School Medical Director and/or BOE prior to use. Medication Incident Report Form (NYSCSH 3/2023)Sample document for medication errors, notifications made, and outcomes. Receipt of Medication Returned to Parent/Guardian (NYSCSH 6/2012)Documents the return of medication from the Health Office to the parent/guardian. Please make sure all health and emergency contact information are up to date on this site that the school uses for information management. It is vital for the School Nurse to foster communication between the entire school population about who and when someone has an infectious illness. Laws & Commissioner's Regulations by Content Area, Searchable Bills, Codes, Laws, Rules, and Regulations, NYSCSH e-Learning and Learning Management System (LMS), Athletics Forms | Letters | Notifications, Student-Athletes with Medical Conditions - Confidential List, Sample Recommended NYSED Interval Health History for Athletics. Copyright 2002-2018 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Younger adolescents have higher antibody levels to vaccination compared to older adolescents and young adults. The purpose of the activity is to inculcate a sense of responsibility towards underprivileged people. Adapted from the AAP with permission. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe, healthy environment for all of our students. No Problem. gBk"wA76\1?B2J0J$k@-P+IoP5[1c9Cl*uJlL-^AC34f y ;fmpY^yt2"F`X7NeWkY+$He\ #vt4m7b/bk>kV^>/Q(d Get email updates from Students who become sick during the school day must be picked up within one hour of the nurse contacting a parent or guardian. Letter Samples - (not from template or form, my own work) May 2019. Hypo and Hyperglycemia Chart for School Staff Excerpted from NYSDOH Diabetes in Children with the permission of the NYSDOH. Sample Spanish School COVID Testing Consent Form(PDF NYSCSH 11/21). What You Say In Here Stays in Here (NYSCSH 10/17)8.5 x 11-inch printable poster. We look forward to establishing a relationship with you and your child. Parents should also ask about a second type of meningococcal vaccine (meningococcal B) that may be appropriate for their child between ages 16-18 years. School Nurse End of School Checklist(NYSCSH 11/21)- List of tasks for the end of the school year. %PDF-1.7
We want to protect every student from communicable diseases especially during COVID-19. Spanish Sample Recommended NYSED Interval Health History for Athletics (NYSED 6/22). The sample communications below should be reviewed and approved by your school medical director and school administrator. Math CalculationCheckerWorksheet for Insulin DeviationThis worksheet may be used to verify math calculations performed by the RN. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Ideally, this information should be communicated when the exemption is granted. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine includes protection against pertussis (whooping cough), which has been on the rise in the US especially among children 10-19 years old and babies under five years old. Note: Any or all of the forms above may be shared with parents/guardians and providers to help keep students on track with immunization requirements. Receipt of Medication Delivered to School (NYSCSH 8/2012)Documents receipt of initial and subsequent medication delivery from parents. Sample Students With Special Health Care Needs Record (NYSCSH 2/21)May be used to record students' health care concerns, medication, and emergency care plan status. Children with a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms should be kept home from school until symptom free per the AGCS Sick Child Policy. ? d9y0Eqdme]l*{ qzN_z]-bW5D !kYg}h#1u|H=YI6f{[IIFI7aj&Pfyzi Aspire. Immunization Request Letter to Parents/Guardians of Students in PreK-12 (NYSCSH 6/22)Sample letter that may be used with the Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance Chart to notify parents/guardians of students in grades PreK - 12 about immunization requirements for school entrance/attendance. And there is that word:infectious. New York State Center for School Health, n.d.,2016. Farrow Carson RN BSN Amy Langevin RN BSN Pershing School Nurse: 523-2430 Nurse Fax Number: 523-2539 A description of the illness, including the complaint's date, time, and details. Data Collection Calendar for Secondary School Nurses (NYSCSH 8/12), Data Collection Calendar for Elementary School Nurses (NYSCSH 8/12), School Nurse Weekly Excel Worksheet (NYSCSH 3/22), School Nurse Monthly Activities Recording Form (NYSCSH 5/20), Sample Letter to Parent/Guardian Regarding Required Screenings (NYSCSH 12/18), Hearing Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and ReferralForm(NYSCSH 5/18), Sample Classroom Teacher Observations- Hearing (NYSCSH 5/18), Scoliosis Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and Referral Form (NYSCSH 5/18). The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the importance of health and health safety. Required Forms are indicated in the title. Parents and school staff may use this tool to give feedback about how well the student in any grade is doing in four areas: emotions, focus, behavior and getting along with others. PANS PANDAS is a medical condition in which symptoms affect a students ability to attend school and learn. Athletes Health Issues Sample Fillable Form (NYSCSH 7/21)May be used by school nurses to share student medical needs with athletic directors/coaches. Adolescents are at increased risk of getting this infection. Heather: Welcome back! [Hiring Manager's Last Name], It's with great excitement that I learned of your school nurse vacancy at [School Name]. As for infestation information, The Columbus City School offers information on lice and bedbug infestation. School Nurses should send out letters that Request for Notice of Infectious Illness to the school community or to a specific classroom and set of staff that is in direct contact with the student. Calendar/Schedule for the Licensed School Nurse Yearly/Monthly from: https://www.health.state.mn.us/docs/people/childrenyouth/schoolhealth/lsncalendar.pdf, New York State Center for School Health, n.d.,2016. May be modified by local school districts. My name is Janet Boyett, I am your school nurse. NOTE: Due to the "Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act", which takes effect 7/1/22, the Sample Recommended Interval Health History form has been revised. Please contact your school nurse for further guidance. Your involvement makes a difference. Note: Samples and Forms are provided based on current best practices. My . Vaccines are recommended to protect adolescents now and into adulthood. In an effort to have a smooth and successful transition into the next school year, we would like to meet with you and your child to go over information for this school year. Supporting Student Success Through Health and Education. Letter to Parents: School Nurse Letter/Email to Parents: School Nurse The following template can be personalized and sent via mail or email to families to educate them about the vaccinations that adolescents should receive and to encourage them to make an appointment with their healthcare professional. This sample notification letter encompasses multiple ages and grade levels of students. Seattle, WA 98133
school day. It is vital for the School Nurse to foster communication between the entire school population about who and when someone has an infectious illness. To make an appointment at Ingrahams Teen Health Center call: 206 477-9715. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease 3. Clinic Information (2022-2023) Health and Safety News; Health News Links; Effingham County BOE Letter To Parents; Health Forms; . Wash dishes carefully in hot, soapy water or a dishwasher. Elastic waist pants or shorts for girls/boys, Disposable plastic Dixie cups Rubbing Alcohol. Put preschoolers at ease. Please review the following and let us know if you have any questions. Chicken Pox; Conjunctivitis; Cover Letter to Send Home with Height Weight Screening; Fifth Disease; Thank you for all of your cooperation this year. DMMP Addendum: Role of Parents/Guardians in Adjustment of Insulin DoseAllows the HCP to provide criteria by which the parent may be consulted in adjusting insulin doses administered by a nurse during school hours and at school-sponsored events to the extent reasonably practicable. Take It is possible that I am missing records of vaccines your child has already had. Effective 7/1/18). Our new community has launched. Many sports practices begin August 1. I strongly recommend a comprehensive healthcare visit for all adolescents at age 11-12 years, or as early as possible thereafter. x[mo8 Cz"&^%Ecf$De_w__w=g=-8[pgY,'Xg#9?cy!,fV^~uUGy)O =,qy`9~0=qdLM~=? I look forward to meeting you in person when we are able, but I can speak to you on the phone, or through online platforms. If your child has an accident, they will be provided wipes to help with their own cleanup. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. School Nurse To Do List. It is very important to read and follow the label directions carefully and specifically. The NYSED Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act Memo can be found on the Laws | Guidelines | Memos - Athletics. Please use the sign up genius to make an appointment before school starts. It is school policy to report when your child has when has been absent due to an illness. c;43iAKO"0J10{!F&/qiK CN/EQlHFnHx"T}B^&e5dxZ\6h/}zZ5=ow`MSS(S ! Sample Illness Notification (NYSCSH 9/22)This letter may be customized to alert parents/guardians about the reason their child was seen in the health office, the care provided, recommendations, and notification of an attempt to contact them. 1 0 obj
If you have trouble accessing this page and need to request an alternate format, contact u@osu.edu. Sample Procedure for Unlicensed School Staff Responding to Severe Allergic Reactions (NYSCSH 4/17). For more information on the Role of the School Nurse. With the new state of health we, as the Nursing Department, have some new procedures that we would like to make you aware of for the 2020/2021 school year. It does not indicate permission for the student to carry and use the medication independently. Sample Student Daily Visit Form (NYSCSH 1/18)Aids school health personnel in tracking follow-up on student visits to the health office. Food allergies are not recognizedunless we have a food/insect allergy action plan signed by a Georgia physician listing the specific allergen. When to Keep a Child Home - Instructions to Parents/Guardians(NYSCSH 12/19)Sample letter to share district guidelines. I begin my calendar in May because planning and preparation for the next school year begins long before August! A LETTER FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE CHARLOTTE ISD 2015-2016 . What is strep throat? School health services contact information. Were so excited to see you back on campus next week. This is a gentle reminder if your son or daughter is playing middle school or high school sports they must have an updated physical form on file before they will be allowed to practice. These services are rendered for accidents and illnesses that occur during the school day. Parent Interview Questionnaire for Seizure History (NYSCSH 6/12)Documents seizure history, medications, and current understanding of the condition, Seizure Observation / Recording Form Can be used to record seizures. Please note that adolescents need a booster vaccine at age 16. Over-the-counter treatment: Head lice may be treated with shampoos specifically labeled for head lice. $3.00. Forms can be accessed through Power School Forms. in Nursing. The school district medical Director is responsible for oversight of the school health program and should be informed of any EAI programs implemented. Sample Post-Restraint Assessment Form (NYSCSH 8/17)This sample form may be customized for your district's use in documenting student health status post-restraint use. Dear Parents, This letter is to inform you that a student in your child's classroom has a severe peanut/nut allergy. endstream
Sample Recommended NYSED Interval Health History for Athletics (Fillable Word NYSED)This form now includes questions related to the Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Act effective 7/1/22 and COVID-19. Speak with the school nurse or your child's doctor for advice. Chicken Pox 2. Epinephrine Placement/Use Log (NYSCSH 4/17)Provides documentation for storing andaccounting of EAI. c# Checklist Training Unlicensed Personnel to Assist Supervised Students in Taking Their Own Medications (NYSCSH 11/2021)Checklist of training criteria for unlicensed personnel to assist supervised (formerly self-directed) students in taking their own medications. 1100 Ebenezer . The calendar for the school at which I hope to work can be found here: There is no specific nursing calendar available here. The clinic runs on donations only and supplies of new underwear are sometimes low or out. The school nurse will help by giving first aid, administering prescribed medication, notifying parents of illness or injury, and providing education on health related matters. You and your family excelled through another school year. wrap up the school year I wanted to send you off with a few tasks and dates in mind for the summer, especially for those of you with children who will play school sports. Observed on the fourth . It is very important that you notify the school if your child is diagnosed with Strep throat or any other illness. A parent or guardian must sign a consent form for the student to be seen, except in the areas of mental health and sexual health where minors can self-consent per state law. Sample Emergency Care Plan for Unlicensed School Personnel: ASTHMA (NYSCSH 11/21)Provides easy-to-understand information for unlicensed school staff to assist and respond to an asthma emergency. Seizure ECP (NYSCSH 6/12)Customizable template for the HCP to document the type of seizure and treatment plan. endobj
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V5Xt}6E/ V.n`:}/I5#1]X"(cdKnZ?5-y#/l'#Ax$d\mOBPC8168c!f| We look forward to establishing a relationship with you and your child. Before we wrap up the school year I wanted to send you off with a few tasks and dates in mind for the summer, especially for those of you with children who will play school . Sample Parent Letter - Animals in the Classroom (NYSCSH 3/17), Sample Permission Form - Animals in the Classroom (NYSCSH 3/17). Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] Copyright 2023. Instructions for Completion of the New York State School Health Examination EHR Compatible Form (NYSED 2020)Provides directions for health care providers on the required components and presentation order of those components for an electronic health record form to be an equivalent form. 8BB)p18yN:9B Levels of Assistance in Administering Medications Guide (NYSCSH 9/2019) Provides guidance in determining how may and may not administer medications in school and how to determine who may do so. Subjects: This information is important to the nurses as soon as the school year starts, even if your child is not on campus right now. Sample School Recommendations Following Concussion (NYSCSH 12/19)A customizable checklist which can be provided to the health care provider to allow them to indicate what Return To Learn (RTL) and Return To Play (RTP) accommodations they recommend for the student. Medication Expiration Tracking Tool (Word - NYSCSH 8/2022)Documents student initials, DOB, medication name, expiration date, and date of parent communication. Students must register at the ITHC before receiving services. Sample Medication Delivery Information for Parents (NYSCSH 7/2020)Provides information for Parents/Guardians on what is needed to administer medications at school, including recommendations for a spacer for MDI use vs. a nebulizer. Please review the following and let us know if you have any questions. Rarely, some children with strep throat later develop rheumatic fever (abnormalities of the heart valves and inflammation of the joints). There are students at our school who have a serious autoimmune condition related to strep throat and other common infections. This lists the steps to go through in the determination of supervised students. Why is it important that your child receive treatment? NOTE: Due to the "Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act", which takes effect 7/1/22, the Sample Recommended Interval Health History form has been revised. Please make an appointment with your childs healthcare professional and be sure to check that your childs immunizations are up to date. The content of this site is published by the site owner(s) and is not a statement of advice, opinion, or information pertaining to The Ohio State University. All students entering kindergarten must have had TWO varicella vaccinations All students entering 7th grade must have had one Tdap vaccination and one meningococcal vaccination These new requirements are in addition to the existing school immunization requirements. We promise to give your students the quality care they deserve. They are available in many languages. They do not constitute a mandate nor imply liability should the school choose other options. Parents will only be called if we do not have any clothing for the child. Please keep our staff and the school nurse informed of any health conditions that could affect your child while at school. Those two things will help keep you and our community healthy. Sample Immunization Notification Letters and Packet for Non-Compliant Students Schools have immunization notification requirements stipulated in DC law and regulation (DC Official Code 38-504 and DCMR 5-E 5300.5). Dose Counting Medication Record(PDF - NYSCSH 7/2018) Calendar view record of medication administration which provides a continuous count of medication given and medication remaining. <>/Metadata 141 0 R/ViewerPreferences 142 0 R>>
Letter to Parents Regarding Health and Dental Examination Requirements (NYSCSH 5/21)Informs parents/guardians of the mandated requirements for health appraisal within 30 days of school entry. Schedule a flu shot for your student and family members. Sample Emergency Care Flow Sheet (NYSCSH 12/16), Sample Emergency Care Flow Sheet for Staff (NYSCSH 9/17), Sample Faculty/Staff Emergency Contact Information (NYSCSH 5/16), Sample Individual Health Care Plan (NYSCSH 8/18). I can help you sort out possible COVID-19 symptoms and to access help for testing. If you do NOT want the SDQ given to your child, please call or email me with your students name and I will send you an exemption form to complete and return. Please feel free to call us anytime at 770-887-6161. All action plans food/insect allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc must be signed by a Georgia physician. This letter should be reviewed and approved by the School Medical Director prior to use. [INSERT SCHOOL LOGO OR LETTERHEAD]
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As children reach their teen years, their risk of becoming ill due to certain serious infectious diseases increases. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you. I am requesting the care plan and medication authorizations to be signed by the Sept 8th, with some flexibility if needed. All SPS students can access mental and physical health services through our many school-based health centers. The Texas School Nurse. Sample TBI Return Monitoring (NYSCSH 11/17)Sample tracking tool schools may use to track students' symptoms for RTL and RTP. Blood Glucose / Insulin Log for Individual Students (NYSDOH Guide-Page 94). Sample Parent/Guardian Letter for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Prevention (NYSED 6/22)Both the memo and the parent/guardian letter contain the required information regarding signs or symptoms of pending or increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest that is to be included on the parent/guardian consent for interscholastic athletics. Treatment will also prevent other rare, but possibly dangerous, complications such as PANS/PANDAS, a form of autoimmune encephalitis resulting in OCD, tics, anxiety and other symptoms. Pediatricians offices get very busy in the fall. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Similar School Nurse qualifications are visible in the example cover letter provided below. The form is available on-line, in person or by request. Includes calendars, diaries, and logs from Epilepsy.com. There are two forms, please complete both. ASPIRE Facebook Group & ChitChat Meetings, Clinical Urgency of Diagnosing & Treating, Sample Letter Section 504 Determination Request, Sample Letter Request to an Evaluation for an IEP & 504 Plan, Sample Letter Request for Prior Written Notice PWN, Sample Letters Notification of Illness from School Nurse. %PDF-1.5
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Please let me know if you would like to hear from me. School Nursing Activities Annual Calendar from:https://www.esd105.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=2140&dataid=2364&FileName=2017%20School%20Nursing%20Activities_Annual_Calendar.pdf, Minnesota Department of Health, May 2016. Providers can fax any paperwork to my confidential fax: 206 743-3130 . It should be reviewed and approved by the school medical director prior to use. 1. Sample Injury Notification (NYSCSH 9/22)This letter may be customized to alert parents/guardians to an injury. <>
It includes a care plan and information sheet for parents and students. It provides a referral plan by the private provider containing information on current symptoms and recommendations for RTL and RTP. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Starting school for the first time can be intimidating. If your child is lacking school-district required vaccines, I will contact you. How Does a Parent/Guardian File a 310 Appeal?NYS Education Law 310 provides that persons considering themselves aggrieved by an action taken at a school district meeting or by school authorities may appeal to the Commissioner of Education for a review of such action.
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