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Developing effective practices in School Healthcare . Every school has an “effective” healthcare program, the quality and reach of these programs, is a choice. Fostering a sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being
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Every school has an “effective” healthcare program, the quality and reach of these programs, is a choice.
Fostering a sense of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being • Promoting the importance of healthy lifestyles and informed decision making SCHOOL AIM : Personal Development Deira International School
MISSION • PHYSICALLY HEALTHY CHILD • SOCIALLY WELL ADJUSTED • OPEN DIALOGUE • ADDRESS TEACHERS CONCERNS • WELL BEING OF THE SCHOOL STAFF
“Don’t look for big things, just do small things with great love.” Mother Theresa 1910 - 1997
ELEMENTS • DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY • SCHOOL CLINIC • SAFETY • STAFF • CURRICULUM • PARENTS • COMMUNITY
DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY • GUIDELINES • ETHICAL CONCERNS • FEEDBACK • STATISTICS • VACCINATIONS
SCHOOL CLINIC • SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION • LOCATION • EQUIPMENT • STAFF TRAINING • RECORD KEEPING & AUDITING
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM • DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS • PASS SYSTEM - BENEFITS
SAFETY • OBSERVATION • DRILLS • MODIFICATIONS • PROVISION FOR FIRST AID AT STRATEGIC LOCATIONS
CURRICULUM • HEALTH EDUCATION : HEALTHY EATING, SAFETY, HYGIENE ETC. • CURRICULUM • CAMPAIGNS • AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
STAFF • FIRST AID AND HEART SAVER PROGRAMS • DISCUSSIONS – CHILD HEALTH, CPS, LEARNING • STAFF CONSULTATION
PARENTS • NEWSLETTERS • EMAILS • PERSONAL CONTACT • FIRST AID • WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY • STEPPING OUT • FOLLOW UP • INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECTS • REFERRALS
CHALLENGES • AUTHORITY • RESOURCES VS. PARENT EXPECTATIONS • DEPENDENCY • MEDICO-LEGAL
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss The Lorax
Every school has an “effective” healthcare program, the quality and reach of these programs, is a choice. Thank you