Author: kgarza They are available in many languages. 1. Again, welcome! If strep is found, your child should receive treatment and you should report this to your school health office. We request that everyone does this consistently. Sample Exclusion Letter for Principals to Send to Parent/Guardian (NYSCSH 9/22)This sample may be customized to send to parents/ guardians whose children have not received the required immunizations for school attendance. In addition to these vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that everyone age six months and older get an influenza vaccine every year. When to Keep a Child Home - Instructions to Parents/Guardians(NYSCSH 12/19)Sample letter to share district guidelines. You can participate even if you work from home. [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. The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the importance of health and health safety. Encourage personal growth and self-advocacy as your child gets older by giving him the responsibility to explain his diagnosis, how it may affect him day to day, as well as state his commitment to succeed in school. Schedule a flu shot for your student and family members. Note: Samples and Forms are provided as guidance based on current best practices. endobj
Use your teacher introduction letter to parents to let them know that you want to be a team. It is vital for the School Nurse to foster communication between the entire school population about who and when someone has an infectious illness. Letter From the Nurse - Ingraham High School 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. Please contact your school nurse for further guidance. 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. Your involvement makes a difference. Did your child have a vision or hearing referral this year? DOC Sample letter for parents with child with head lice - Missouri PDF WELCOME FROM YOUR SCHOOL NURSE - Springfield Public Schools This lists the steps to go through in the determination of supervised students. Seizure ECP with Medication Information (NYSCSH 9/12)Customizable template for HCP to document response plan for seizures. %PDF-1.5
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2022-2023 School Year NYSDOH Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance Chart, Chronological Age/Grade Chart (NYSCSH 6/22), Meningococcal Vaccine School Requirement Flyer. Includes options for the provision of medication to students who require medication on field trips. Teens or young adults who have not gotten any or all of the recommended doses should make an appointment to be vaccinated. The purpose of the activity is to inculcate a sense of responsibility towards underprivileged people. @&>D8q!""u]WMvsE&H|+ History and Current Status Check the foods that have caused an allergic reaction: Pediatricians offices get very busy in the fall. 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. Learn more about PANS PANDAS in the school setting. $3.00. Please note that adolescents need a booster vaccine at age 16. NYS & NYC Screening & Health Examination Requirements Chart (NYSCSH 7/18), Chronological Age/Grade Chart (NYSCSH 6/21). Letter Samples - (not from template or form, my own work) May 2019. 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 . 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. My name is Janet Boyett, I am your school nurse. If your child must have medication of any type, including over -the -counter drugs, given during school hours, you have the following choices: 1) You may come to school and give the medication to your child at the appropriate time(s). 8$1:gcS$G OA; a335:Y;&4(@$uaMVW*PK8V'R'k^Q7wd|XK^K[\M mFjVDsf%^-co24l*AIDwe%^e>,Gg^:O(B$vw@P=Yawl$ G#7$X>Aw!Z!@N 19@^,OLULUNc'v!,QD|"`JC{u7 >OvD" AGeorgia physicians signature is required on all Medical Care Plans and Administration of Medication forms for prescription medications and medications given for longer than a 2 week period of time on a routine basis. Diastat/Seizure Preparedness Plan Links to Diastat website. R R R R R $ v v v P 4 v X% P , , , , ` ` ` $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ' Z* $ R ` ` $ R R , , 4 % G G G ^ R , R , $ G $ G G V " G$ , P!~+
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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. It should be reviewed and approved by the school medical director prior to use. 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. Athletes Health Issues Sample Fillable Form (NYSCSH 7/21)May be used by school nurses to share student medical needs with athletic directors/coaches. (111) 789-3456. Health examinations are required for new entrants and in grades Pre-K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (Section 136.3 Health Examinations and Screenings. It includes placement date, location, brand/dose, lot #, expiration date, and date of administration. They are available in many languages. Sample Sunscreen Parent Permission (NYSCSH 8/18)Can be used for students who can independently apply or apply with adult assistance their own or school-provided sunscreen. Please review the following and let us know if you have any questions. Any exclusion policies related to lack of documentation are in place and will be enforced per PA Department of Health/Department of Education mandates. 3 0 obj
Your Child Was Seen In The Health Office With Symptoms of COVID-19(NYSCSH 1/22)Sample letter to send home with students who present with COVID-19 symptoms. This form also informs the parent/guardian of their childs test results and other information which may be disclosed as permitted by law. As for infestation information, The Columbus City School offers information on lice and bedbug infestation. School Nurse To Do List. Sample Letter: Notice to Parents and Guardians Sample Letter: Notice to Parents and Guardians [School Letterhead] [Date] Dear Parent or Guardian: The [name of school district or region] wants to provide a healthy school environment for all students. Full training found here: NYSCSH e-Learning & Learning Management System (LMS), Model 504 Plan from the American Diabetes Association. Sample letters 1- Notification letter to parent for a school activity Dear parents, This is to inform you that the annual bake sale for charity will be held on Saturday, October 06, 20xx. To prepare for a healthy and safe 2020-21 school year, please provide updated health and medication information on your child before the first day of school in September. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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). We promise to give your students the quality care they deserve. PDF A Letter From the School Nurse Charlotte Isd Charlotte ISD School Nurse Phone: 830-277-1637 Fax: 830-277-1675 kgarza@charlotteisd.org . In addition to school nursing, I have a background in the ICU taking care of patients with traumatic injuries, burns, bone marrow transplants and on the lighter side, many summers of camp nursing. These sample resources may be modified for your use consistent with NYSED, local district policy, and school medical director guidance. I used the cited calendars for idea and inspiration, but the list is my own, not a template. Sample Letter to Parents About Cold Weather Precautions (NYSCSH 2/18). However, if they fail, you should provide the findings, so the follow-up provider has a frame of reference. May be modified by local school districts. Over-the-counter treatment: Head lice may be treated with shampoos specifically labeled for head lice. You can email me and or fax this information to me. Dose Counting Medication Record (Excel - NYSCSH 7/2018) Calendar view record of medication administration which provides a continuous count of medication given and medication remaining. 4 0 obj
Phone: 206 252-3887. Communicable disease prevention, surveillance, notification, and reporting are important roles provided by the school health team. These sample resources may be modified for your use consistent with NYSED, local district policy, and school medical director guidance. 4v(w"Eyh?y,/X[#Y
_c[ Separate from the School Nurse, the Ingraham Teen Health Center (ITHC) is a safe, confidential place where students from Ingraham can receive: well-child exam, sports physicals, immunizations and flu shots, mental health support, reproductive health care, access for health insurance, and prescriptions for medications for chronic conditions such as asthma. Parents will only be called if we do not have any clothing for the child. 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. 2) You may obtain a copy of the medicat ion form from the school nurse or school secretary. Sample Dental Certificate (NYSED 3/18)This form aligns with health exam grade levels. 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. Sample Letters to Parents; School Medications; WV Health Programs; Newsletters; Health & Wellness; Search for: Sample Letters to Parents. Seizure Emergency Care Plan Provides information for emergency management in both English and Spanish. Sample Non-Patient Specific Order for BinaxNow COVID-19 Testing(NYSCSH 12/20)This sample order can be used for schools implementing BinaxNow COVID-19 testing of students. Vision Screening Parent/Guardian Notification Results and Referral Form (NYSCSH 10/18) Note: Parents must be notified of both passing and failing vision results. Currently I am employed as a Nurse . Ideally, adolescents should get their vaccines during a routine pre-adolescent check-up at age 11-12 years. 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. kBn[
)9@:BLIHosu42HmM_>@eb~Z. 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Nursing Assessment for Determination of Supervised Student (NYSCSH 11/2021)This is a customizable version. Build relationships with parents.