To assist in maintaining a safe and healthy school environment. I General Health Status Obtains a medical and immunization history at the time of the initial enrollment. Establishes and maintains health records. Reports conditions to parents or guardian. Notifies teachers of vision referrals sent home to parents.
Children receiving special education services also receive a yearly hearing screening.
IV Dental Health Refers students with dental needs. The nurse presents dental health curriculum when needed. Through referrals from parents, teachers or physicians only. VII Communicable Disease Program A. Prevention Ensures compliance by students and parents with immunization and communicable disease laws, regulations and policies of the Amphitheater Governing Board and the Arizona Department of Health Services. B. Control Reviews and plans with the school administration and Health Services Director for the control of communicable diseases for students and personnel.