health polices

[ceelopez12]

Good morning,

I have been a school health aide for the last 3 years. I work for a school Tk-5 grade. I was wondering how does one come up with a health policy or polices to run the school (health related) Also any suggestions on reports that need to be done, exams etc. Thank you !

[OldDude]

Your school has NO student health policies?

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

Remember that there are state regulations that already exist and must be followed. You can use those as a starting point for writing policies. There may be local/district regulations that apply to your school as well. Just don't try to "reinvent the wheel" in cases where you don't have to...

[BeckyESRN]

Check in the other nurse's in your area. They may be able to send you their policies to use as a starting point. Every state, county, district will have different guidelines, so keep those in mind too!

[peacockblue]

We follow state guidelines. As far as policies, we are not asked and our input is not welcomed. School board writes all policies. Even that $&@* no nit lice policy.

[KKEGS, MSN, RN]

Unfortunately our state guidelines basically say, "Exercise caution. It's up to you."

[ceelopez12]

We are not associated with any districts we are under our county, but as far as policies we dont have anything in writing, i do follow state regulations as far as vision/ hearing requirements, immunization reports etc. Do you guys have sample forms of how health policy should look like.

[HEA RN]

KKEGS we must be in the same state!

[MHDNURSE]

Try looking here:

Healthy Schools