Kam Villarama, R.N., B.S.N., P.H.N.
kamvillarama@cusd.com
(559) 327-8177

Cindy Frazier, Health Services Asst.
cindyfrazier@cusd.com
(559) 327-8176
(559) 327-8190 Fax

A Health Services Assistant is in the Health Office 5 days a week.  You may reach the School Nurse by leaving a message with the Health Services Assistant.  The Health Office plays an important role in the school by:

• Completing mandated vision, hearing, and dental screenings, and collecting first grade physicals, color vision screenings on kindergarten boys, and checking immunizations.
• Providing health education resources for school staff and families.
• Maintaining all health records for students.
• Contacting parents regarding illness, health problems, and excessive absences.
• Advising the staff regarding health related conditions and/or hazards.
• Administering medications per California Education Code 49423.

• If a student becomes ill or injured at school he/she will receive every care and consideration.
• Parents will be contacted for injuries of a serious nature, if too ill to remain at school, or has a rash of unknown origin.
• Injuries which occur at home should be cared for at home.
• The nurse is always happy to consult with parents regarding health problems.
• After an extended illness or injury, the student should follow up with the school nurse.
• If your child has ONE of the following, he/she should be kept at home:

1. Illness with a fever of 100° or greater
2. Illness affects your child's ability to participate in class
3. Vomiting/diarrhea
4. Fever of 100° or greater within the last 24 hours
5. Initiation of antibiotics within the past 24 hours
6. Has a sore throat, particularing if accompanied by headache and/or upset stomach

1. Medication is given at school only when absolutely necessary for adequate treatment for a child.
2. Parents must obtain a physician's written order giving directions for the medication -- the type, dosage, the method of administration and the length of time the medication is prescribed.  A "Medication at School" form is available in the school office and must be completed by a physician for prescription medication and ALL over-the-counter medication.
3. A parent authorization form granting school personnel permission to administer the drug is required therefore, the parent must sign the "Medication at School" form as well as the treating physician.
4. All medicines must be in their original pharmacy container.
5. Students may carry inhalers ONLY if there is a physician's order and the nurse has checked the inhaler.

Services provided include:

• Well-baby and well-child care
• Immunizations
• PPD skin tests; Skin tests are given on Monday & Tuesday ONLY
• WIC referrals
• Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses
• Sports physicals and preschool / first grade physicals
• Tdap vaccines are available at no charge to all CUSD students while supplies last
  

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