School Health Services
School Health Services are provided to 16 private, parochial and charter schools in Montgomery County. Schools may contract for a school nurse on a part-time or full-time basis or one-time only to perform mandatory screenings.
Public Health's School Health Services are provided to private, parochial and charter schools in Montgomery County. Schools may contract for a school nurse on a part-time or full-time basis or one-time only to perform mandatory screenings.
Schools rely upon School Health Services to provide a registered nurse who specializes in the field of school nursing. In addition to a nursing license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing, a nurse providing services to schools must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Education.
Services Provided
- Review of immunization records to ensure compliance with Ohio State Law
- Provide state mandated vision and hearing screenings
- Assess students on an individual basis and provide on-going support as needed
- Offer resources for low-cost medical, vision or dental services
- Prevent disease through assessment and control of contagious illnesses
- Develop Individualized Health Plans (IHP) for medically fragile students
- Instruct, coordinate and evaluate care provided by assistive personnel
- Plan and implement health education programs in the classroom
- Consult with school administrators promoting a healthy and safe environment
- Participate in crisis intervention planning and implementation
- Participate in emergency preparedness activities
- Recommendations made on school policies and standards of care to ensure the delivery of quality health care services in the schools.
- Case management of student healthcare needs based on assessment.
Educational Programs
- Hand washing instruction
- Dental hygiene
- Nutrition
- Growth & development
- Vision care
- Documents
- Resources
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- Children Medical Handicaps - Ohio based organization
- Education of Children with Disabilities - Ohio based organization
- Ohio Department of Education - For education guidelines
- Ohio Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control
