Health Office
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- OVERVIEW
- MEET YOUR NURSE
- WHAT WE DO
- CURRENT ILLNESS
- **NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS**
- MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL
- EMERGENCY CARDS
- STATE MANDATED PHYSICALS
- STATE MANDATED SCREENING
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES
- USE OF CRUTCHES IN SCHOOL
- LICE INFORMATION
- BOOK BAG SAFETY
- SCHOOL LUNCH NUTRITIONAL VALUES
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- HEALTH FORMS
- Kinry Road Elementary School
- WHAT WE DO
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"School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that
advances the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of
students."The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health
Your Child's Well-being Is Our First Priority.The Kinry Road Health Office:~Is open daily
~ Is staffed by a full time Registered Nurse.
~ Provides first aid only for injuries sustained at school.
~ Provides rest for ill or injured students until they can return to class or are picked up by a parent or designated adult.
~ Completes health screenings yearly, such as hearing, vision, and scoliosis.
~ Notifies parents or guardians of any abnormal findings which may need further medical evaluation.
~ Administers medications to students when necessary, only after the medication guidelines
are followed as directed.
~ Maintains CONFIDENTIAL health records for each student.
~ Consults with parents regarding health and well-being on a routine basis.~ Schedules and assists the School Physician with physicals as needed.