If your child has a confirmed diagnosis of H1N1 Flu, please notify Mrs. Hlinomaz by phone during school hours, and/or voicemail or e-mail. The Health Office phone is 293-9452 ext 243, E-mail npsajhlinoma@mdeca.org. Information may be left whether school is open or closed, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Personal information will be kept confidential and shared on a need to know basis with appropriate authorities to keep everyone safe.
Nurse at 104 W. Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45429 US - The Role of the School Nurse
| The Role of the School Nurse |
The school nurse's primary role is to promote good health for the school's students. As a member of the educational team, the school nurse enhances students' potential for attendance, class participation and learning by addressing medical conditions that may influence the students' ablility to learn.
The school nurse's primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Student Health Records-records are monitored for health concerns as well as immunization compliance. The Ohio Department of Health immunization requirements are enforced.
Screenings-routine screenings offered at St. Albert's include vision screening, hearing screening and pre-kindergarten screening. Other screenings offered include blood pressure, height and weight, and oral/dental.
Classroom Presentations-topics presented by the school nurse include a hand washing program, dental health and growth and development.