I would like to inform you that we have recently been inspected by DOHMS and the MOE. Both are very happy with the Medical facilities provided, and Health Education topics which have been covered during this school year.
I have been in regular contact with DOHMS with reference to Swine Flu and will update you if there is any cause for concern. In the mean time may I refresh your memory regarding Illness/Absence from school.
ILLNESS/ ABSENCE
The school reserves the right not to admit any student onto the premises who appears to be suffering from an infectious or contagious disease. A student whom is unwell on arrival to school will be sent home to minimize the risk of cross infection. Any student who has any of the following symptoms should be seen by a physician or remain at home until fully recovered.
a) Fever.
b) Diarrhoea.
c) Vomiting.
d) Eye or ear discharge.
e) Rash of unknown origin.
f) Ring worm.
g) Known contagious infections.
The school guideline is that all students are symptom free, prior to returning to school. Parents/guardians are required to contact the school if their child will be absent for a period of time.
Thank you for your support of me as the „New‟ School Nurse. As some of you may be aware I have previously worked in a whole range of Paediatric settings. I will be covering different health topics in this section of the newsletter and on the school blog in the next academic year. If you have any suggestions/requests please let me know.
Thank you
Nurse Catherine
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 August 2009 )
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