DoDEA Policy		General Health
	AED and First Aid Supplies		Immunization Requirements
	Illness/Injury at School		Screenings
	Medication Policy

***Notify the school of an extended absence, along with the expected date of return.***

DoDEA Policy
	The school nurse complies with the DoDEA Health Service Guide, DS Manual 2942 (this is a 192 page pdf file).
	General medical information regarding immunizations, medical screenings, first aid and emergency care, medicine at school, and the school health services program is also available.
	Return to Top
AED and First Aid Supplies
	An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located near the school multi-purpose room.
	A cabinet with first aid supplies is also on the wall near the multi-purpose room.
	Return to Top
Illness/Injury at School
	The school nurse assists students who become ill or injured while at school.
	If your child becomes ill or is injured, you will receive a call from the nurse or office to pick up your child. Only the parent/legal adult is allowed to take your child off school premises.
	If a condition is serious, medical transport will be called first, then a call will be made to the parent/legal guardian. At any medical facility, a parent/legal guardian must be present to authorize treatment unless it is a life threatening injury/illness.
	We advise you to have your legal office complete a Medical Power of Attorney which will be maintained with your child's medical record. Please inform the school nurse when you have completed this process so she can update the school's medical records.
	Return to Top
Medication Policy
	If a physician prescribes medication to be taken during the school day, medication must be brought to the nurse or school office by the parent/guardian with the "Doctor's Permission for Medication" form (Word document, PDF file).
	All medications prescribed by physicians must be in their original prescription bottle with the directions clearly marked on the label.
	The above applies to over-the-counter medications as well.
	Return to Top
General Health
	The nurse is a resource person and consultant to parents and the faculty.
	Notify the school nurse of any contagious diseases in our community that might affect our students.
	Keep your child home when he/she has a fever (100 degrees or higher) or is feeling ill in the morning. A child too ill for recess is too ill for school.
	Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
	Provide us with the necessary physician statement that restricts certain activities due to a medical condition.
	After any absence send a note to school which states the reason for the absence.
	Make sure that your child has eaten a well-balanced breakfast and has a nutritious lunch prior to coming to school.
	Return to Top
Immunization Requirements
	All federally funded schools are required by the Health Department to have children current with their immunizations (DoDEA required immunizations)
	Proof of immunization (Word document, PDF file) must be presented during registration.
	Contact the school nurse is you have questions regarding whether or not your child is current on their immunizations.
	Exceptions to this policy will only be made in cases related to medical conditions or religious objections.
	Return to Top
Screenings
	The nurse provides routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, and height/weight, in an effort to identify health problems that might interfere with learning.
	Referrals to health agencies will be given to parents if a screening warrants further evaluations.
	Return to Top