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SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES Children learn best when they feel safe, are attentive, energetic, happy and well. School nurses serve to ensure that students are ready to learn by helping to prevent, identify and resolve health related factors which interfere with learning. Each Westborough school has at least one full time registered nurse who is also licensed through the Massachusetts Department of Education. The school nurse leader and a school physician are available for consultation. Westborough school nurses provide the following confidential services during the school day:
- Illness assessment, care, and referral
- Health education, counseling and promotion STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION At the beginning of each school year, parents or guardians complete and return important health information about their child which is kept by the school nurse. In the event of an emergency, this information is used to ensure proper care for your child. The Health Information form also requests important contact information so that the school nurse can reach parents/guardians during the day, if needed. Please notify us of any changes in your child's health or in your contact information as it occurs during the year.
Cumulative Health Record
A confidential health record which includes medical history, immunizations, physical examination reports, and screening results, is kept by the school nurse for each student throughout his/her school career.
Physical Examinations Comprehensive physical exams, done by your family's health care provider, are required before entry into kindergarten and in grades 4, 7, and 10. The school nurses can assist families in locating health care providers and/or State health insurance for these examinations and other health needs.
Sports Examinations All students participating in interscholastic sports must pass a physical examination within thirteen months of the start of each sport season. A copy of this physical examination must be on file with the nurse prior to the first day of tryouts in any interscholastic sport in grades 7-12. MEDICATION POLICY The Westborough Public Schools Medication Policy follows medication administration parameters set by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing. In addition, we collaborate with our school physician. The complete District policy is available in each nurse's office. The following are highlights of this policy:
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ALL
medications, including inhalers and ANY over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl, or cough medicine require a licensed prescriber's written order and completed Parental Request form in order
for medication to be administered in school.
WHS and Gibbons students may receive
certain over-the-counter medications with
parental permission through protocols with
our school physician. WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL
• If your child is unable to participate fully in all school activities because of illness
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When your child has a contagious condition or a rash with an unknown cause
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Fever of 100 ° F or more within the last 24 hours, without fever reducing medication
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Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 12 hours or unable to eat normally
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A diagnosis of strep throat that has not been under antibiotic treatment for 24
hours
• If your child requires fever reducing medication or ongoing pain relief medication
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL NURSE WHEN:
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Your child's health status changes
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There has been recent serious illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization
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Your child is absent for an extended period of time (three days or more)
Please feel free to contact the nurse
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