Happy November,
A Note from the School Nurse
Starting this week if I see a student in my office I am going to be filling out a form that I have created and sending these forms home with the student for parent(s)/guardian(s) viewing.
The form explains why the student was seen in my office and if there needs to be any medical follow-up such as a COVID test.
I think these notes will help when determining what steps need to be taken for a child to return to school if seen for a COVID related sign or symptom(s).
I will also call and speak to the parent(s)/guardian(s), but I think having something written on paper will help assist and decrease any confusion.
I have attached the form for viewing.
COVID signs/symptoms:
Below is the full list of symptoms for which caregivers should monitor their children, and staff should monitor themselves:
❏ Fever (100.0° Fahrenheit or higher), chills, or shaking chills (CDC has lowered the temperature from 100.4 to 100.0)
❏ Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
❏ Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
❏ New loss of taste or smell
❏ Sore throat
❏ Headache when in combination with other symptoms
❏ Muscle aches or body aches
❏ Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
❏ Fatigue, when in combination with other symptoms
❏ Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms
Flu Shots
Another gentle reminder to send flu shot documentation. Please fax to 413-458-8174
Thank you,
Nurse Jordanne
