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I. Circumstances in which a student is admitted to the Health Center for observation:
• Fever
• Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Injuries, including all head injuries
• Severe pain/headache
• Allergic reaction
• Illness of unknown etiology
• Any health concern which inhibits class participation
II. Circumstances in which a parent is to be notified:
• Any illness or injury requiring further medical assessment
• Student sustains head injury, or any type of facial injury
• Fever over 100 degrees – orally
• Suspected joint sprains
• Any illness, or symptoms of an illness, that differs from historical information we have on the student
• Dental emergencies
• Demonstration of psychological behavior out of character from known historical information we have on the student
• Before and after any doctor’s visit to relay information regarding diagnosis, treatment and laboratory results
• If a student requires medication
• Before any credit card number on file is used for medical services or medication purchased
III. Circumstances in which a student may be sent home:
• Fever over 100 degrees – orally
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• Any unusual discharge or drainage from the eyes, nose, ears or wounds
• When diagnosed by a doctor as having a communicable disease requiring isolation (example: Chicken Pox)
• If student has pediculosis (head lice) and has not received treatment
• When diagnosed with condition that requires 24 hour observation by a nurse
• Student requires treatment out of the scope of the school nurse practice
• Student is found to be a threat to himself/herself or to others
• When diagnosed with an illness requiring intensive education and treatment (example: Diabetes)
IV. When a student may come back to school:
• If student has been fever-free for at least 24 hours
• If vomiting and/or diarrhea have stopped for 24 hours
• If symptoms of cold/flu are over, may attend school with a minor, clear fluid nasal drip
• If eye irritation and drainage have stopped and medical treatment received
• If an infectious wound is properly covered and medical treatment received
• If after being diagnosed with a communicable disease that requires isolation (i.e. Chicken Pox), the doctor provides a written release for the student to return to school
• If pediculosis is being effectively treated
• Following a mental health crisis, a doctor provides a written release for the student to return to school
• Following surgery, significant injury, or having received a new diagnosis of a major illness, a doctor must provide a written release to attend school and explicit instructions regarding care, medication administration (i.e. insulin for Diabetes), activity level (i.e. physical limitations) and follow-up treatment
All medical releases, orders and recommendations written by a licensed doctor or nurse practitioner must be submitted to the Health Center, which will then confidentially convey the information to the appropriate staff members.
V. Noncompliance issues will be re/deferred to the Head of School/Assistant Head of School for evaluation:
• Student refuses to take prescribed medication
• Student refuses to seek medical care after school nurse deems it necessary
• Student non-compliant with physician’s plan of care
• Parent does not comply with OVS Health Center policies
VI. Modifications
During a public health crisis, Ojai Valley School’s health policies may be modified to correspond with those interim guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control or the Ventura County Public Health Department.
