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Then & Now

Then & Now. READINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HEALTH SERVICES. Coordinated School Health Program. BASIC HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE. Immunization compliance Care of injured or ill student. Care of students with chronic health conditions, such as: Diabetes Asthma Allergies

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Then & Now

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  1. Then & Now

  2. READINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS HEALTH SERVICES

  3. Coordinated School Health Program

  4. BASIC HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE • Immunization compliance • Care of injured or ill student. • Care of students with chronic health conditions, such as: • Diabetes • Asthma • Allergies • Heart disease • Inflammatory bowel disease • Celiac • Orthopedic injury/JRA • Seizure disorders

  5. Health Screenings • Annual height, weight and blood pressure screening. • BMI screening in grades 1, 4, and 8. • Vision in grades pre-K, K, 2, 4, 6, 8. • Hearing in grades pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, and 7. • Scoliosis screening in grades 5, 7, or 8

  6. Annual staff training for: • Allergy and Anaphylaxis with EpiPen training of select staff • Diabetes Training • Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogens • Asthma – symptoms and management • Management of cardiac arrest and use of the AED (automatic external defibrillator) to a select team • Mantoux testing and reporting. Annual flu clinics

  7. Health Office StatisticsAverage # of studentvisits per day • RMS = 85-90 • HBS = 35-40 • TBS & WHS = 25-35

  8. RMS • 1 full-time CSN & 1 part-time CSN • Approximately 800 students, 100 staff • Sports physicals • After school sports and clubs • Camp Bernie, Grade 8 overnight trip, fieldtrips • Articulation to Hunterdon Central • Collaborate closely with guidance, teachers, child study team

  9. 1 Full-time School Nurse Approximately 500 students, 60 staff Before & After school clubs Special programs Fieldtrips Collaborate closely with guidance, teachers, child study team 1 Full-time School Nurse Approximately TBS 430 & WHS 455 students Kindergarten Registration After school activities & special programs Fieldtrips TBS/WHS HBS

  10. Allergy Managementin the Elementary Schools • Arrange for nut free classroom • Parents are notified of classroom restrictions • Children wash hands after lunch • Tables are wiped down after snack • Coverage for school trips is arranged

  11. Allergy Management at HBS & RMS • HBS and RMS have management concerns unique to their student population. • Developmentally students are becoming more independent and participate more fully in their healthcare. • HBS and RMS children change classes throughout the day so students needs are assessed on an individual basis.

  12. Thank you!Contact Information Please call with any questions or concerns: TBS – Kathy Cataldi 534-5729 WHS - Maureen Sjonell 534-4754 HBS – Nancy Kelly 534-2739 RMS - Debbie Nazzaro & MaryAnn Connelly 534-3810

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