Student Health Screenings
Important Information from the School Nurses
Health Screening
The New York State Education Department requires that parents
provide a physical exam report for all new students and for the
following grades: K, 2, 4, 7 and 10. Please submit physical exam
reports to your child’s health office by November 1, 2009. If a
physical exam report has not been received by this date, your
child will be scheduled for a school physical.
Also, the New York State Education Department requests that
parents provide a dental certificate for students in those same
grades (K, 2, 4, 7, and 10).
The New York State mandated health screenings are in the process
of being completed in the Monticello School District. The date
for student health screenings are indicated on the school
calendar. Parents or guardians will be notified by mail if a
student’s screening results do not meet the New York State
guidelines. Please make sure your
current mailing address is on file at your child’s school.
Please contact your child’s School Nurse Teacher if you have any questions.
Important health Forms and information now available below:
Permission to Administer Medication
Self-Administration Medication Release Form
Self-Directed Field Trip Release Form
PROPOSED ANAPHYLAXIS POLICY
1. Background (Allergy
and Anaphylaxis overview)
The incidence of severe allergic reactions has been rising at an
alarming rate, especially with regard to food. Other common
causes of anaphylaxis include allergies to latex, medications,
and insect stings.
2. Pathophysiology and
Treatment: Anaphylaxis can affect almost any part of the
body and cause various symptoms. The most dangerous symptoms
include breathing difficulties and drop in blood pressure or
shock, which are potentially fatal.
Medications: Epinephrine; Antihistamines
Treatment of anaphylaxis is centered on treating the rapidly
progressing effects of the histamine release in the body with
epinephrine. The allergen should also be removed immediately.
3. Creating an Allergen-Safe
School Environment (Importance of Prevention)
Protecting a student from exposure to offending allergens is the
most important way to prevent life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Avoidance of exposure to allergens is the key to preventing a
reaction.
The risk of exposure to allergens for a student is reduced when
the school personnel, medical provider and parent/guardian work
together to develop a management plan for the student.
Educating the entire school community about life-threatening
allergies is important in keeping students with life-threatening
allergies safe.
Identifying the School Team (identify the team members and
clearly define their roles and responsibilities)
School District Administration
School Nurse
School Medical Director
Teachers
Food Service Personnel
Coaches, Athletic Directors and After School Volunteers
Transportation Personnel
4. Action Steps for Anaphylaxis
Management:
Providing necessary precautions and general training for staff
in transportation, classrooms, the cafeteria, or the gymnasium;
Training by licensed medical personnel/registered professional
nurses for all adults in a supervisory role in the recognition
and emergency management of a specific medical condition for a
specific student;
Creating Individual Health Care Plans, (IHP), Emergency Care
Plans (ECP), 504 Plans, or Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
as indicated.
Having standing emergency medical protocols for nursing staff;
Maintaining stock supplies of life saving emergency medications
as allowed by the laws of NYS, such as EpiPens, in all health
offices for use in first time emergencies;
Following specific legal documents duly executed in accordance
with the laws of NYS with medical orders regarding the care of
specific students with severe life threatening conditions;
Allowing self-directed students as assessed by the school nurse
to carry life saving medication with prior approval by the
medical provider, and according to health practice and
procedures, as long as duplicate life saving medication is also
maintained in the health office in the event the self-carrying
student misplaces their medicines; and Assuring appropriate and
reasonable building accommodations are in place within a
reasonable degree of medical certainty.