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nurses are integral members of the
educational team who assist each
child develop his/her full
potential, physically, mentally and
socially. The nurses do provide
comprehensive health services, teach
disease prevention strategies, and
promote of healthy lifestyles.
The Role of the
School Nurse includes:
- Providing acute 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 your child has a
contagious illness such as
strep throat, flu, or
chicken pox. |
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When your child has had a
fever of 101° F or above
within the past 24 hours. |
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When your child has red/pink
eyes or drainage from the
eyes. |
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When your child is vomiting,
has diarrhea, or is unable
to manage his/her
secretions.
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When your child has head
lice or nits.
(In this case the child must
be seen by the school nurse
before returning to school.)
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If your child does not have
proof of all required
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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. |
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A note is required each time
a student is absent. |
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A physician’s certificate is
required for absences of
five (5) or more days. |
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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. |
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Immunizations and physical
examinations must be in
compliance and up to date
with state regulations. |
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Hanover Schools Health
Services encourages
parents/guardians, whenever
possible, to administer medications
before and/or after school.
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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.
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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.
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All medications must be stored in
the health office.
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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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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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The purpose of this committee is to
promote health in the schools. The
focus of the Health Advisory Council
is to promote health education
opportunities, to facilitate healthy
choices, and to link the schools
with community resources. The Heath
Advisory Council is diverse with
representation from the schools and
the community. Meetings are held
on a quarterly basis.
Meeting Dates:
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November 6, 2007 |
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January 15, 2008 |
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February 28, 2008 |
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April 2, 2008 |
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Meetings are held at
Salmond School, located at 188
Broadway, Hanover, Massachusetts.
Meetings begin at 3:30 PM.
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Health Advisory Council
Members |
Ellen
Witter-Harrington
Pupil Personal Services
Administrator |
Jon Jolles
MD
School Physician |
Maureen Shea
RN, BSN, M.Ed, NCSN
Center/Sylvester
Elementary |
Cheryl Avitable
Parent |
Nancy Funder
Hanover Board of Health |
Mary Stagno
Cedar Elementary |
Terry Langton
Cedar School |
Michael Meagher
Food Services Director |
Maureen Cooke
RN
Hanover VNA |
Deb Bostwick
Hanover High School |
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The purpose of this committee is to
evaluate and manage school
facilities
for environmental, saftey, and
health issues.
Meeting Dates:
November 14, 2007
January 9, 2008
March 19, 2008
May 14, 2008 |
Meetings are held at
Salmond School, located at 188
Broadway, Hanover, Massachusetts.
Meetings begin at 3:30 PM.
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Committee Members |
Leslie Molyneaux
School Committee Memeber |
James Hoey
Facilities Manager |
Carol Krall
RN, BSN
Center/Sylvester
Elementary School |
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School
Health Services |
Middle
School
Alice Downs
RN, BSN, CCM
(781) 982-6076 |
Center
School
Carol Krall
RN, BSN
(781) 829-2234 |
High
School
Rosalind H. Davis
RN, BS
(781) 982-3064 |
Sylvester School
Maureen Shea
RN, BSN, M.Ed, NCSN
(781) 829-2235 |
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