Another face mask post

I'm not a school nurse, but I would call the parents to provide education and direct them to the cdc site for further information. Then I would have the masked avenger take off his mask, as it is (unintentionally) causing issues.

I think if they are going to allow it, then they probably need to distribute some information to dispel the fear it is undoubtedly causing. But I agree, I would call parents and educate them. Masks are only good for a few hours, then the moisture and mucus from breathing contaminates them.

Masks are not allowed in our school for any reason, other than while in the clinic waiting for pickup.

We are allowing masks, I will continue to educate regarding their "usefulness" (uselessness). I am doubtful I will be able to change the minds of the parents.

5 minutes ago, NurseMom1972 said:

We are allowing masks, I will continue to educate regarding their "usefulness" (uselessness). I am doubtful I will be able to change the minds of the parents.

Ugh, I'm sorry. I wonder how many "My mask broke/itches/bothers me" visits you'll have headed your way.

We pass it to our building administrators to sort out, handle, reach out to parents, etc since it causes building panic/silliness to have someone wearing it. Bullies absolutely gravitate towards that sorta thing, too. Parents need to know that their kid is being targeted because of it.

Our dress code does not permit anything hiding the face in the event of an emergency/identification, so without a doctor's note or compromised immune system paperwork, we're bouncing it that direction.

24 minutes ago, NurseMom1972 said:

We are allowing masks, I will continue to educate regarding their "usefulness" (uselessness). I am doubtful I will be able to change the minds of the parents.

Noooooo..... I'm sorry

hmmmm....ummmmmm....that is a hard no

Nope nope nope. I'm only masking students who have fever AND respiratory symptoms AND are waiting to be picked up.

Had one student show up with a mask in K last week. Called mom. Explained that the mask is not only a distraction to student and classmates, who now think the little one is sick, but it was causing the student to constantly readjust the mask and touch her face. I'm trying my best to teach the kids not to touch their face! Told mom that I would like to have student remove the mask. Mom agreed ?