| Health Advisories & Announcements |
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| School Health Services |
 The
nurses are integral members of the
educational team who assist each
child develop his/her full
potential, physically, mentally and
socially. The nurses provide
comprehensive health services, teach
disease prevention strategies, and
promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The Role of the
School Nurse includes:
- Providing chronic and emergency care for students and staff
- Conducting mandated health screenings
- Providing health counseling and education
- Administering medication and performing assessment
- Developing Individual Health Care Plans for students with special health care needs
- Interpreting immunization and health screening data
- Providing resources to access primary health care services
- Promoting environmental health and safety
- Providing linkage to community resources
- Collaborating with community agencies and accessing resources via the World Wide Web
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| When should your child stay home
from school? |
- When your child has a
contagious illness such as
strep throat, flu, or
chicken pox.
- When your child has had a
fever of 100.4 F or above
within the past 24 hours.
- When your child has red/pink
eyes or drainage from the
eyes.
- When your child is vomiting,
has diarrhea, or is unable
to manage his/her
secretions.
- When your child has head
lice or nits (In this case the child must
be seen by the school nurse
before returning to school).
- If your child does not have
proof of all required
immunizations.
Please
Note:
- Please notify the school
nurse if your child is out
of school for an extended
period of time and/or under
the care of a physician.
- A note is required each time
a student is absent.
- A physician's certificate is
required for absences of
five (5) or more days.
- Written notifications from
the physician and
parent/guardian are required
when it is necessary to
excuse a child from physical
education. Such notification
should clearly detail
restrictions and identify
date when participation in
the physical education
program may resume.
- Immunizations and physical
examinations must be in
compliance and up to date
with state regulations.
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| Medication Policy |
- Hanover Schools Health
Services encourages
parents/guardians, whenever
possible, to administer medications
before and/or after school.
- Medications needed during school
hours, must be administered by the
nurse. A physician's order and
parent/guardian permission form with the medication are required.
- All medications must be delivered
to the school in a pharmacy or
manufacturer labeled container by
the parent/guardian or responsible
adult. No child is permitted to
bring medication to school.
- All medications must be stored in
the health office.
- Communication with your child's
school nurse regarding medications,
illness/injury, and other pertinent
issues that could affect your
child's day. at school is very
important.
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| Health Service Reminders |
| The use of tobacco products within all school facilities, on school grounds,
or on school buses and vans by any individual is strictly prohibited
(Educational Reform Act of 1993
In order to minimize latex exposure,
students and school personnel are asked to use latex-free products.
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| Health Advisory/Healthy
Schools Committee |
| The purpose of the Healthy Schools Committee is to promote continued, open communication in the Hanover School community regarding healthy school environments. The Healthy Schools Committee will focus its mission to include working collaboratively with staff to ensure school environments are healthy for all members of the school community and keeping staff informed of best practices in school safety, cleaning standards, and the role of individual staff members in creating a healthy school environment. An additional focus is to promote health education opportunities, to facilitate healthy choices, and to link the schools with the community resources. |
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| Meeting Dates: |
- September 30, 2010
- December 2, 2010
January 27, 2011 (Cancelled/Inclement Weather)- March 31, 2010
- May 26, 2011
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Health Advisory/Healthy Schools Committee Members |
Ellen Witter-Harrington
Director of Pupil Personnel Services |
Maureen Cooke
RN
Hanover VNA |
Maureen Shea
RN, BSN, M. Ed., NCSN
Center/Sylvester
School |
Anne Judge
Center/Sylvester School
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Nancy Funder
Hanover Board of Health |
Deb Bostwick
Hanover High School |
Hope Recupero
Parent |
Lynn Petrowski
Food Services Director |
Cheryl Avitable
Parent |
Jane DeGrenier
Principal
Center/Sylvester School |
Carol Krall
RN, BSN, NCSN
Center/Sylvester
School |
Martha Zuther
Assistant Principal
Hanover Middle School |
Michelle
Ireland
Hanover
Middle
School |
Risa Mancillas
Principal, Cedar
School |
Joanne
McDonough
Business
Manager |
Linda Kakalski
Community Representative |
Martha Stamper
Hanover Middle School |
Bridgette Deminico
Parent |
John Wright
Assistant Facilities Manager |
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| Healthy Schools Reports |
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