School Nurse, Ellen Sasamoto, RN
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| Child Sight Grant | |
| Mark Twain is the fortunate recipient of a Child Sight Grant. After all the students were vision screened in the gym, those that failed the initial screening were referred to the Child Sight team. An optometrist fitted eligible students for lenses here on campus. Those glasses were received from the optical labs, and dispensed on 5/6/05 and 5/13/05. 129 pairs of glasses were prescribed. These glasses and frames are worth more that $200.00 each. The fortunate students who received a free pair - please wear them, use them wisely, and take good care of them! |
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES
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Medical and Health Information |
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION |
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| C.E.C. 89423 provides that any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him by a physician may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel if the school district receives (1) a written statement from such physician detailing the method, amount, and time schedules by which such medication is to be taken and (2) a written statement from the parent or guardian of the pupil indicating the desire that the school district assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement. The required forms are available from the school nurse or administrator. School health personnel do not prescribe or give advice regarding medication. Students may not carry or use medication on campus without written consent. Self-administration of medications may be permissible by special arrangement with the school administrator and nurse. |
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| IMMUNIZATIONS | |
| New students will not be enrolled unless a written immunization record, provided by a physician or the health department, is presented at the time of enrollment and immunizations are up-to-date. Students who require additional vaccine doses or who lack a written record are no longer allowed a grace period. All students new to the District, or transfer students within the District, must show that they have received all currently required immunizations in order to be enrolled. The immunization status of all students will be reviewed periodically. Those students who do not meet the State guidelines must be excluded from school until the requirements are met. Students who have been exposed to a communicable disease for which they have not been immunized may be excluded from school at the discretion of the health department. A doctor because of a medical condition may exempt your child from some or all immunizations. You may exempt your child because of your personal or religious beliefs. Ask your school or childcare provider for details. |
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| TUBERCULOSIS CLEARANCE |
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| All kindergarten students, all new first grade students who have never attended kindergarten and all students entering an Early Education Center must present a written report (usually on the immunization record) provided by a private physician or health department, giving the results of a Mantoux test for tuberculosis done within one year prior to school entry. A chest X-ray will be required if the skin test results are positive. All new students entering grades 1-12 who have never attended any school in California, must present documentation of the results of Mantoux test done at some previous time. Students entering grades 1-12 from any other California school (public, private, or parochial) are exempt from the requirement. |
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| PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS | |
| A comprehensive physical examination and health assessment consistent with Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) guidelines are required for all first grade students within 18 months prior to entry or up to 3 months after admission to the first grade. A CHDP or equivalent examination may be done by a private physician, health department clinic or, in some instances, the District CHDP staff. A blood test for hemoglobin and lead levels and a urine test are part of this examination. If your child is without medical insurance or with limited coverage, or if you are covered by Medi-Cal, your child may be eligible for a free CHDP physical at the school. If help is needed in meeting the requirement for a CHDP examination, please contact your school nurse. All children entering Early Childhood Programs must have a physical examination. Students enrolling for the first time in LAUSD secondary schools are encouraged to provide the school with a report of a recent physical examination. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from the school nurse. Physical examinations as required for Special Education programs may be done by licensed school physicians or regular private physicians. If parents/guardians do not wish to have their child examined at school, they must file an annual written statement to that effect with the school’s administrators. Screening of the student’s vision and hearing will be done at the school site in accordance with State mandates. All girls in grade 7 and boys in grade 8 will be screened for possible scoliosis (unnatural curvature of the spine). Parents/guardians will be notified of any findings in these mandated screening tests that require further attention. Each student in grades 9 through 12 planning to participate in interscholastic athletic competition must pass a physical examination yearly by a licensed physician to comply with District policy. Examinations for interscholastic athletics are available from school physicians on an appointment basis if student do not have personal physician. For appointments please call Student Medical Services office at (213) 763-8343 or contact your athletic coach or director at school. Athletes will receive further instructions for meeting this requirement from their coach or Athletic Director at the school. |
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| PUPILS WITH TEMPORARY DISABILITIES | |
| Instruction in the home or hospital is provided for eligible pupils in grades K - 12 whose non-contagious physical condition prevents attendance in a regular class or a Special Day Class for a temporary period of time. The intent is to maintain continuity of the pupil’s instructional program during the interim period of disability. A home or hospital teacher provides instruction in subjects/courses correlated with the pupil’s school program to the maximum extent possible within service capabilities. The service is designed as a temporary interim placement alternative; it shall not replace over an extended period of time the regularly required instructional program. The instruction is to be provided by the district in which the hospital is located. However, it is the primary responsibility of the parent or guardian of a pupil with a temporary disability to notify the school district in which individualized instruction pursuant to C.E.C. 48206.3. The school district may enter into an agreement with the school district in which the pupil previously attended regular day classes or an alternative education program, to have that district provide the pupil with individualized instruction pursuant to C.E.C. 48206.3. Within five working days of the commencement of individualized instruction, provide the school district in which the pupil previously attended regular day classes or an alternative education program with written notice that the pupil shall not be counted by that district for purposes of computing average daily attendance pursuant to C.E.C. 42238.5, effective the date on which individualized instruction commenced. |
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| MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH INFORMATION | |
| Communicable disease inspections will be conducted periodically. A student suspected of having a communicable disease will be excluded from school until guidelines for readmission are met. An effort will be made to notify parents/guardians about school exposure to chickenpox. The parent/guardian of a student for whom chickenpox presents a particular hazard should contact the school nurse. Students at risk include those with conditions affecting the immune system and those receiving certain drugs for the treatment of leukemia or organ transplants. A student returning to school with sutures, casts, crutches, brace(s), or a wheelchair must have a physician’s written permission to attend school and must comply with any safety procedures required by the school administration and health services personnel. A student returning to school following a serious or prolonged illness, injury, surgery, or other hospitalization (including psychiatric and drug or alcohol inpatient treatment), must have written permission by the health care provider to attend school, including any recommendations regarding physical activity. An excuse (less than 10 weeks) from a physical education class may be granted to a student who is unable to participate in regular or modified curriculum for a temporary period of time due to illness or injury. A parent’s written request for an excuse will be accepted for up to 5 days; thereafter, a written request is needed from the student’s health care provider. A current District Emergency Information card must be on file at the school so that parents can be notified promptly in case of accident or illness involving their child. Blood donation drives in cooperation with the Red Cross may be held on senior high school campuses. Efforts will be made to notify parents/guardians of planned blood donor drives; however, the written consent of the parent/guardian is no longer required for participation by students 17 years or older. School health personnel are available for consultation. School authorities may excuse any pupil in grades 7 through 12 from the school for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without the consent of the parent or guardian. C.E.C. section 35183.5 mandates that students be allowed to wear protective gear (hats, sun visors and/or sunglasses) while outdoors at recess, gym, etc. Schools may regulate the type of sunprotective clothing/headgear in accordance with C.E.C. 35183.5. Schools are not required to provide protective materials. Students are also allowed to use sunscreen (over the counter) as an allowable sun protection measure for their outdoor activities while at school. |
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| HEALTH INSURANCE | |
| The LAUSD does not provide student insurance for medical and hospital services needed for injuries to students while involved in school-related accidents. Children’s Health Access and Medi-Cal Program (CHAMP) provides information and assists parents to access health and insurance for their children ages 0-18. Parents can call an LAUSD toll-free HELPLINE at (866) 742-2273 for assistance with enrollment, utilization and retention issues of health insurance. Schools can schedule outreach events for staff or parents by contacting the CHAMP office. | |
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