Handbook - VIII. Health Services

Health Services
Our nurse is in the building twice each week and always on call in emergencies. In addition, a health room assistant is available. For care of ill or injured students, the Lake Dolloff office staff is trained in first aid and CPR procedures. Because of limited facilities for the care of ill or injured children, it is important for the school to have up to date information about what parents would like us to do in case of an emergency. Please be sure we have an emergency telephone number where you, or a person you designate, may be reached. Each fall parents are requested to fill out forms which give information of any student health problems. Please keep us informed of any change in your child’s health status and activity restriction.
Medication
We are unable to give any medication at school without a written request from a doctor or dentist and a parent signature. This ruling applies to all over-the-counter medications including aspirin, vitamins, cough drops, throat lozenges, etc. as well as prescription medicine. Students cannot bring any medication, prescribed or over the counter to school. All medication along with the doctor’s written instructions must be delivered to the health room by an adult. Medication needs to be in its original container. Ask your pharmacist for a duplicate container if you need to divide medication between home and school.
No-Nit Policy
We maintain a “no-nit” policy in efforts to control the spread of lice. This means that students will not be admitted to school if there is any visible sign of lice or lice eggs (nits). If evidence of lice is discovered while the child is at school, a parent will be called and asked to take the child home from school. Students may return to school when a) they have been properly treated for the lice problem, and b) when “no-nits” are visible in the hair. Upon return to school the student will be checked by the health room assistant or office staff.
Health Screening
Vision screening for near-sightedness, and hearing screening are given at school. Parents are advised if the results show a need for additional follow-up. Screening for scoliosis (curvature of the spine)is done at fifth grade. These are screening services only and do not take the place of regular examinations performed by your eye specialist, dentist or family physician.
Physical Examinations
Physical examinations by a medical practitioner are recommended, but not required, for all students on initial entry into school and at grades three, five, seven, and ten. Immunizations Washington State law requires that all students K-12 must be immunized against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus (DPT), polio, measles (rubella), mumps, rubella (three-day German Measles), and Hepatitis B. The law states that parents must fill out and sign a certificate of immunization status form giving the month and year of each dose of vaccine; or evidence of initiation of a schedule of immunizations; or exemption for medical, personal, or religious reasons.

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