• Information about: Immunizations, Vision and Hearing Screenings, Accidents and illness at School, Medication, Life Threatening Conditions and Head Lice

  • The School Nurse may be reached directly by calling the Health Office at 206-393-4160 or by email at shirley.van.beek@shorelineschools.org.

    Immunizations

    Shoreline School District Immunization Requirements 2020-2021

    Changes to State Immunization Rules for Schools and Child Cares Effective August 1, 2020

    Please use the link below to access detailed information regarding the changes to Washington State immunization requirements including:

    • Requirement of medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry.
    • Clarification of conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation.
    • Change of the Tdap immunization requirement to 7th through 12th grades.

    Immunization Rule changes for 2020-21 school year

    As of the 2019-2020 school year, personal exemptions are not allowed for the MMR vaccines for any students or children in childcare. Medical and religious exemptions are still allowed. 

    Resources:

    • Immunization Manual

     Vision and Hearing Screenings

    • Required by State law for grades K,1,2,3,5 each school year
    • Vision screenings for near and far vision are done using the SPOT screening device and/or vision charts
    • Parents/guardians are notified if follow up exam is recommended based on the results of vision and hearing screenings
    • Parents must provide documentation of a comprehensive eye exam for the current school year if student does not participate in screenings

    Accidents and Illness at School
    

    The nurse maintains a health office where students receive first aid and temporary care for illness. The parent or "contact person" on the enrollment form is notified as needed regarding illness or injury at school. If your child has a fever (temperature over 100F), please do not send your child to school.

    If no one is available to come for a student, we will use our best judgment on whether to call for medical support or to keep the student at school. The school staff will use their best judgment in determining if 911 emergency paramedics should be called. It is very important to keep the school informed when there are any changes in who should be called in case of an illness or an emergency.

     Medication at School

    The Shoreline School District medication policy is governed by Washington State Law and applies to all schools. Please try to schedule medication so it can be taken at home. If the student must have medication during school hours, please do the following to meet school law and safety needs for your child:

    • All medication must be in its original container with the pharmacy label attached that includes child's name, drug name, dosage and instructions for time and amount to be given. Your pharmacist can give you labeled bottles for home and school. Medication must not be expired. If pills need to be cut in-half, this must be done at home.
    • The "Permission to Administer Medication at School" form must be completed and signed by a physician AND signed by a parent/guardian. PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY MEDICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INHALERS, IBUPROFEN OR TYLENOL, VITAMINS, AND COUGH DROPS IN YOUR CHILD'S LUNCH BOX OR SCHOOL BAG. Unidentified medication and single pills cannot be given at school. Medication must be given under the guidance of the nurse following the written instructions of the physician. Students may not transport medication to school. Any medication that is not picked up from school on the last day of school will be destroyed. We cannot store student medications at school over summer break. Please coordinate pick-up details with your school nurse.

    • Controlled medications (like Adderall or Diazepam) MUST be transported by parent/guardian or designated adult. Students MAY NOT transport controlled medications. A count of the medication must be done by the nurse when controlled medications are brought to school.

    Life Threatening Conditions

    Students with life threatening conditions (including Diabetes, Seizure, Severe Asthma, Life Threatening Food Allergies) must have Licensed Healthcare Provider orders and medications in place at their school before they can attend.

    Head Lice Protocol for Shoreline School District

    Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Public Health – Seattle & King County, Shoreline School District registered nurses will be using the following guidelines.

    For suspected cases of lice or nits (eggs), school staff will send students to the nurse for a head check.

    If only nits are found at the initial screening or return check:

    •       Nurse notifies parent
    •       Check in 8-10 days or at the nurse’s discretion
    •       Monitoring for live lice by parent. Treatment recommended if nits are within half inch of scalp.

    If live lice are found:

    •       The nurse will inform parents of treatment options.
    •       Parent will be encouraged to consult their physician or pharmacist.
    •       Parent will inspect siblings, other family members. Nurse may assist, per parent request, at nurse’s discretion.

    •       Parent will talk with parents of close contacts to help with control
    •       Confidentiality of student information will be maintained.

     

    There will be no classroom checks or classroom letters sent home when nits or live lice are found. In the event of a classroom outbreak (more than 4-5 cases in one classroom within a short time period without another known common link), the nurse, in consultation with the principal, may choose to send a letter to parents with information about identifying and treating lice.

    Nurse will provide information on:

    •       Treatment options to parents/guardians

    Following treatment:

    •       Students may be checked for evidence of successful treatment at the nurse’s discretion
    •       Nurse may continue to provide follow up checks and advise parents.

    Students will not be excluded from school at any time due to the presence of live lice or nits.

    This protocol does not increase the risk for getting head lice.  Lice are harder to catch than the common cold and have NO health risks.

     

    The purpose of this protocol is to decrease:

    *emotionally charged responses              *fear and belief in myths             *lost workdays

    *shaming                                              *burdensome costs                     *lost school days

    Contact your school nurse or visit these websites for more information:

     

    http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/135/5/e1355 

    http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

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