Health office

Bernadette Currin, MSN, RN

Credentialed School Nurse
Email: Bernadette.Currin@sweetwaterschools.org

Tel (619) 397-2035
Fax (619) 656-1203

 

Bonita Vista High School Health Forms

Health Office

All students must have a pass to see the nurse during class and during passing periods.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL NURSES POSITION STATEMENT
Student Access to School Nursing Services

Guidelines for School Attendance

COVID-19

Center for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19

SUHSD Protocol

CALIFORNIA IMMUNIZATION LAW – SENATE BILL 277

Immunizations (ENGLISH)

Immunizations (SPANISH)

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SCHEDULES

SAN DIEGO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

Students must have all the immunizations required by California in order to attend school.  For more information, please visit SHOTS FOR SCHOOL.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS REQUIRING AN ACTION PLAN AND MEDICATION

  • An authorized health care provider who is licensed by the State of California may prescribe medication for students to take at school (Ed Code 49400 & 49423; California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 601[a]).
  • A new form must be completed each school year and on file in the health office.
  • Changes in medication require a new authorization form signed by the health care provider and parent.
  • ASTHMA:

  • Diabetes
    • Diabetes School Management: *Ask the student’s endocrinologist for a plan.

MEDICATIONS

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FORM (*Physician to complete*)

  • An authorized health care provider who is licensed by the State of California may prescribe medication for students to take at school (Ed Code 49400 & 49423; California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 601[a]).
  • A new form must be completed each school year and on file in the health office.

Changes in medication require a new authorization form signed by the health care provider and parent.

  • Inhalers & Epi-pens are the only medications which may be carried by the student, medication must be stated on doctor’s order, & verified by the parent.
  • Medication order must state the name of the medication and the dosage to be used at school.
  • Medication must be in the original pharmacy-labeled container.
  • Medication must be picked up from the health office at the end of the school year.
  • Unclaimed medication will be destroyed at the close of the last day of school.

OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS FORM

  • Student’s parent/guardian must have signed pre-approval for each medication before that medication can be available as an option for non-emergent administration by the school nurse.
  • The parent must answer phone call when school nurse calls to discuss the health office visit.
  • Any student who requires a medication for a similar reason more than twice over the course of the school year cannot receive a medication a third time. That student should be evaluated by a medical professional.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODIFICATIONS FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS

  • Needed when a student has an injury with a recovery time longer than a week.
  • A short-term PE excuse is available from the school nurse with a note from the parent for up to three days.
  • If there are special considerations (I.e., crutches, special accommodations, diet restrictions, etc.) they should be included on the physician order.
  • Student must bring a written release from the doctor when cleared.
  • All orders/statements of conditions must be written by a doctor licensed and practicing in California.

CONCUSSIONS

If a student has suffered a possible concussion, please seek medical attention.  Have the health care provider complete and sign the Return to Learn form and the Return to Play form (for students with PE and athletes) and return to the school nurse.  If the student is diagnosed with a concussion, the student should stay home from school for 24 hours after the injury and then can return back; recommended half-days for first few days back.  The nurse will communicate with teachers and staff about the health care provider’s recommended accommodations during the recovery.

Chronic Illness Verification (CIV) Form

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS ON KEEPING ILL STUDENTS HOME (ENGLISH)

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS ON KEEPING ILL STUDENTS HOME (SPANISH)

Additional Student Health Service resources available on the Sweetwater Union High School District Website: Student Health Services