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Mission Statement for Health Services
The mission of Prior Lake-Savage School District Health Services is to support student learning by promoting health and safety and to minimize and manage students’ health-related barriers to learning.
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Purpose
Health Services provides:
· First aid and episodic care for students who become ill or injured during the school day until they are able to return to class or be placed under their parent’s or emergency contact’s care.
· Administration of medication and treatments under the direction of the school nurse.
· Health screenings recommended by MN Department of Health
· School health record maintenance
· Nursing consultation to educators and administrators within the school district
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Staffing
Licensed School Nurses and Health Support Personnel staff Health Services. Our health support is an integral part of our health services staff. They are available during student hours in each health office, in each of the district’s schools. They have been trained in Red Cross First Aid and CPR; they perform delegated nursing procedures, assist with screenings, organize and maintain the health office and health records, and keep the school nurse informed of the building’s needs and concerns.
Our Licensed School Nurses oversee the health offices and staff, provide direct professional support and service to students, families and educators. They assess the health needs of students, develop appropriate health, emergency, and communicable disease plans, and make appropriate referrals with follow-up. They function as a member of the building staff and are a liaison between other health care professionals, educators, students and their families.
School Health Records
Minnesota State Law requires schools to maintain a permanent health record for every child registered in the district showing immunizations and health conditions. Health information pertinent to the student’s safety and ability to learn in school is requested upon entrance in the Prior Lake-Savage School system and will be updated annually. Parents are encouraged to notify the school of health problems, updated vaccines, or diagnosis of infectious disease. Information is considered confidential and shared with school personnel only as needed, and only with parent/guardian permission or where required by law.
Emergency Contact information is requested annually. Elementary students receive this form just prior to school starting; secondary students receive them in the spring. We encourage families to keep the school informed of any changes to these phone numbers, addresses, etc.
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Emergency Action Plans
If your student has a chronic, potentially life-threatening health condition (i.e., asthma, severe allergy, bee sting allergy, diabetes, seizures) please request an Emergency Action Plan from your school’s health office. Call the school nurse prior to school starting or anytime your child’s health condition changes to ensure that appropriate health/safety measures are developed and implemented for your student.
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