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Welcome to Health Services
Communicable Disease
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE is defined as any disease that may be transmitted
directly or indirectly from one individual to another.
Whenever your child's school is
notified that a communicable disease has occurred or is occurring at school,
a Communicable Disease Information sheet (H-3) is sent home. The purpose of
the form is to give you information about health concerns happening at your
child's school.
When is A
doctor's note required to return to school?
In general, a doctor's note is only
required when your child has a known contagious disease that is NOT being
treated. A doctor's note is also required when you wish your child to
return to school before they have been on medication for 24 hours.
BUT I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact your school site Health
Technician or a Resource Nurse in the Health Services department. We are
available to work with you and get your child back into the classroom.
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Head Lice
Head lice (Pediculosis capitis) are tiny
insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood. While feeding, lice
inject saliva into the skin that causes itching. Persistent scratching on
the scalp and behind the ears is a sign that head lice may be present.
Anyone, adult or child, can get head lice. Nearly three million Americans,
most, of them children, get head lice every year. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH
CLEANLINESS AND DOES NOT REFLECT POORLY ON YOU AS A PARENT. Although
head lice are highly communicable, the problems can be managed. However, it
does take work.
HOW DID MYCHILD GET HEAD LICE?
Head
lice easily crawl from one warm body to the next. Has your child
recently shared close space with siblings or friends (sleepovers); shared
combs, brushes, hats/batting helmets (Little League); lovingly given hugs to
others? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, you have probably
found the "bridge" used by head lice to infest your child.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
1.
Check every member of the family for head lice. Determine who is
infected. Head lice look like tiny, white specks on the hair shaft, near
the scalp, and are found especially at the nape of the neck and behind the
ears. You will notice that these specks (head lice eggs) don't move or
flake off easily.
2. Use a
recommended head lice treatment on all infected family members and follow
the directions carefully. Do not assume that if a little is good, a
lot is better. Overuse of any lice medication may result in adverse
effects.
3. Remove
ALL NITS from your child's hair. PUSD has a "No Nit" policy.
Children cannot be readmitted to school until all nits are removed from
the hair.
4. Contact
your child's school. Let them know your child has head lice and you are
treating it at home.
5. Vacuum
carpets, furniture, car interior, toys. Immediately dispose of or empty
the vacuum bag. Lice WILL CRAWL OUT of the bag and re-infest your home.
6. Wash and
dry clothes, bed linens, and towels.
7. Soak
combs and brushes in hot (130°F)
water for 5-10 minutes.
8. Place
non-washable items (stuffed animals, pillows, etc.) in a dryer for 20
minutes on HOT setting. If this is not possible, double-bag the
non-washable items in a plastic trash bag, seal tightly (remember,
these critters can crawl), and set aside for 30 days.
9. Check
your child's hair on a monthly basis for head lice. Early detection
prevents a severe infestation and means fewer "nits" to remove.
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Health Check-ups (CHDP)
General Information:
The Child Health and Disability Prevention
(CHDP) Program is a state-mandated program which requires that all entering
first-grade students receive specific health screenings within 18 months
prior to or 90 days after entry into first grade.
The Purpose of the health screenings is
early identification and remediation of health problems of California's
children. Approximately 1 out of 10 children who receive the CHDP
health screening are identified as having some health problem which has
previously gone undetected. By identifying and treating or preventing
at an early age these diseases or disabilities, CHDP health screenings help
students achieve their fullest learning potential at school.
Low cost Insurance Programs:
Healthy Families
Phone: 1-800-880-5305 Website:
www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov
SD - KHAN
Phone: 1-800-675-2229 Website:
www.sdkhan.org
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Immunization
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILD:
All children are required to have their vaccinations fully completed before enrolling in Kindergarten, unless exempted as provided by law.
| Polio(4-6 years) |
4 doses at any age…But…3 doses if at
least one was given on or after the 4th birthday. * |
| Polio (7-17 years) |
4 doses at any age…But…3 doses if at
least one was given on or after the 2nd birthday. *
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT, DT, DtaP)
6 years and under (pertussis is required)
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5 doses at any age…But…4 doses if last
dose was given on or after the 4th birthday. * |
Diphtheria, Tetanus
- 7 years and older, (pertussis not required)
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4 doses at any age…But…3 doses if last
dose was given on or after the 2nd birthday. * |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella
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2 doses both on or after 1st
birthday. * |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella
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1 dose must be on or after 1st
birthday. * |
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
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1 dose OR health care
provider documentation of Chickenpox disease. |
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- All grades – first time in California school
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1 dose for children under 13 years; 2 doses
are needed if immunized on or after 13th birthday. |
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Hepatitis B
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3 dose series |
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Hepatitis B
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3 dose series OR 2 doses
if health care provider documentation shows 2 dose formula
was received. |
| * Receipt of the dose up to (and
including) 4 days before the birthday will satisfy the school entry
immunization requirements. |
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOLERS
|
Polio |
3 doses |
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
(DTP,DTaP/DT) |
4 doses |
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) |
1 dose |
Dose must be given on or after first
birthday. |
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Hepatitis B (3 dose formula) |
3 doses |
2nd dose received one 1-2 months after 1st dose.
3rd dose received 2-6 months after 2nd dose
and at least 4 months after 1st dose. |
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
|
1 dose |
1 dose OR health care provider documentation of Chickenpox disease. |
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Hib |
1 dose |
Dose must be given on or after first birthday. |
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Medication
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CHILD NEEDS MEDICATION WHILE AT SCHOOL
1.
Complete an Authorization for Medication Administration form (H-26). The form requires the signatures of you and your physician.
2.
Give the
completed form to the site Health Technician at the same time you deliver
the medication.
3.
Be sure
the medication is in a pharmacy-labeled container stating the child's
full name, proper dosage and time of medication.
Long-Term Medication:
Give the Health Technician a two-week supply of medication. The
Health Office does not have enough room to store larger quantities. Be sure
to replenish the medication supply as needed.
THE DISTRICT HAS A "ZERO
TOLERANCE" DRUG POLICY. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO SO MY MIDDLE OR HIGH
SCHOOL CHILD MAY CARRY HIS/HER
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL?
Have your
doctor complete and sign an Authorization for Medication Administration
including the bottom portion Authorization for Self
Administration of Prescription and Nonprescription Medication (H-26). Deliver
the completed form along with your child's medication to your school Health
Technician.
MY CHILD GOES TO ESS,
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Follow the steps for
medication at school. Inform the ESS Coordinator. The Health Technician
and ESS Coordinator will communicate and share information and forms as
needed.
MY CHILD IS IN HIGH SCHOOL,
ALMOST AN ADULT, AND VERY RESPONSIBLE. DOES ANY OF THIS APPLY TO HIM/HER?
YES! The District has a "Zero
Tolerance" drug policy. Don't put your child at risk of disciplinary
action! As the parent you can avoid potential problems for your student.
Don't send any medications to school with your student. Remember that even
aspirin is considered a drug.
EXCEPTION -
MEDICATIONS THAT NEEDS PARENT AUTHORIZATION ONLY!
The medications listed below
may be administered to your child without a physician's signature. Remember
to complete the top part of the Authorization for Medication Administration
(H-26), sign and deliver it to the Health Technician with the medication:
Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Throat Lozenges, Cough Drops. NOTE: medication
must be in the original package marked with student's name.
PUSD MEDICATION PHILOSOPHY
Parents bear the primary
responsibility in providing medication for their students. Whenever
possible, medication is to be administered at home. A parent has the
option to personally administer medication(s) to his/her student at any time.
Health assistance at school is provided to support student learning and
attendance. Medication administration is provided under the direction of
the Health Services Department.
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Beginning January 1, 2007 California law requires that
all children entering public school for the first time (kindergarten or
first grade) are required to have a dental check-up by May 31st
of their first school year. The evaluation must be completed by a licensed
dental professional. Oral health evaluations that occurred within the 12
months prior to school entry also meet this requirement.
For more information:
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Specialized Physical Health Care services (SPHC)
are defined as any services that require hands-on care that are not part of a
regular classroom curriculum. Supplies and equipment shall be provided by
parent/guardian
Many
health services may be provided during the school day. However, ALL
paperwork must be in order before any health service can be provided.
Contact your school's Health Technician or Resource Nurse for assistance.
They want to work with you and get your child into the classroom as soon
as possible.
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Staff
| Position |
Name |
Email |
Phone |
| Executive Director |
Wendy Smith-Rogers |
wsrogers@powayusd.com |
858-668-4135 |
| Office Specialist |
Dottie Hurt |
dhurt@powayusd.com |
858-668-4132 |
| Nurse |
Schools |
Email |
Phone |
| Gayle Cohen |
WHS, MVMS, DC, GR, SD |
gcohen@powayusd.com |
858-668-4125 |
|
Judy French |
MBMS, CV, DS, MR, PV, POM, |
jfrench@powayusd.com |
858-668-4128 |
| Michelle Gerrity |
AHS, OVMS, SR, TBK |
mgerrity@powayusd.com |
858-668-4105 |
|
Barbara Hockman |
RBHS, BHMS, CRS, MC, SC, WW |
bhockman@powayusd.com |
858-668-4130 |
| Karen Sanchez |
CH, HR, LP, VAL |
ksanchez@powayusd.com |
858-668-4138 |
| Cathy Schmitz |
PHS, TPMS, MID, PR, TB |
cschmitz@powayusd.com |
858-668-4139 |
| Janet Speer |
MCHS, BMMS, AB, RH, SH, WG |
jspeer@powayusd.com |
858-668-4141 |
TB Clinic
Poway Unified School district provides TB
clinics for PUSD Employees and School Site Volunteers ONLY.
Please read all the information provided on the TB Clinic Schedule before
attending a TB clinic.
IF YOU
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED DIRECTIONS TO THE TB CLINIC PLEASE CALL HEALTH SERVICES
AT 858-668-4132.
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