HPBS Student Health Services Program is implemented by a trio of Registered Nurses. They provide care for students (K-12) during school hours. The following is an overview of services.
1. HEALTH SCREENINGS:
*Vision and Hearing screenings provided by a professional service selected by Administration for the Fall semester (for students who did not complete previously).
*Spinal screens for all 5th and 8th grade students by a professional service selected by Administration for the Fall semester (for students who did not complete previously.
*The School Nurse will conduct lice screenings for K-12 school students according to protocol. They will also assist with the notification of parents and monitoring of treatment.
*Health referrals as needed for students K-12.
2. IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE: In order to reach a 95% compliance rate in both the Elementary and Secondary Schools, the School Nurses will monitor monthly immunization compliance.
3. HEALTH EDUCATION: The RN will be responsible for the development and presentation of relevant health education topics to students individually and in the classroom.
4. SICK CHILD CARE: Within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, the School Nurse will care for students who present to the Nursing Office with illness and minor injuries. The RN will notify parents and provide simple comfort measures to students requiring sick childcare.
5. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: The School Nurse can give prescribed medication if it is deemed medically necessary that medication be given during school hours. Medication must be in its original container with the student’s name on the prescription label. The medication must be current. A permit to administer medication must be on file if the School Nurse is to administer the medication. This permit must include the following:
- Student Name
- Name of Medication
- Amount and time to be given
- Discontinue Date
- Parent/Guardian Signature
HPBS retains the discretion to reject a request for administration of medication.
6. CASE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS: The RN will participate in coordination of health care meetings for students with special needs.
7. DISEASE SURVEILLANCE/PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES: The RN will follow-up with parents and family physicians regarding students with infectious diseases. The RN will ensure the healthiest environment possible by monitoring/or excluding children with communicable diseases.
8. EMERGENCIES: Major injuries or health problems which occur during school hours will be managed by the School Nurse including notification of parents, Emergency Medical Services and other providers of care as necessary.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: The RN will work in an advisory capacity to the principal to resolve environmental issues such as fire safety or hazardous physical facilities which impact student health.
10. NETWORKING: The School Nurse will work with students and their parents to establish linkages and referral relationships with community health resources.
For any questions, please contact the nurse at Student Health Services at 512-465-8338.
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