Dodgen MS Clinic

Week of December 6th & December 13-Clinic News

In the clinic the last couple of weeks, I have seen an increase in children with fevers. Parents are calling the clinic to say that their children are home sick with either, strep-throat,flu. and in 3 cases, they had Mono.

A reminder: The school nurse will will notify the parent/guardian of students with low-grade fever-99.5 . they may remain in school if no other symptoms are present. Students will be sent home with low-grade fevers if other symptoms are present(e.g. cough,sore throat,headache,abdominal discomfort,etc.) Students with high-grade fevers -oral temperature-101 degree F will be sent home, these students are not to return to school until the student is free of fever for 24 hours.  

If you have questions or concern,please call my direct line-770/578-2739. Clinic open 9:00am to 4:30 pm

I would like to wish you all

A Happy Healthy Holiday Season and Happy Healthy New Year

Sincerely, Mary Ortland, Rn-Clinic Nurse

 

 

 

Week of November 15, 2010

This week I'm still seeing increase in stomach aches, also diarrhea.

Some reminders:

1.Two episodes of Diarrhea, a child needs to be picked up.

2. The clinic does not stock medication. The only medication in the clinic is what the parents have brought from home for their children. The medication needs to be brought in, in its own container by adult. An Authorization form needs to be completed by an adult. Prescription medication needs to be in own container with childs name on it.

3. Any children with a fever 101 degrees or greater must go home.

Please feel free to call the clinic with questions and concerns,my direct line is 770/578-2739.

I would like to wish you and yours a Happy,Healthy Thanksgiving.

Mary

Clinic update

My name is Mary Ortland,Rn -Dodgen Clinic Nurse. I will be updating my blod with information that I feel will be of help to parents,staff and students.

The last couple of weeks the clinic has seen increase in headaches,stomach aches and sore throats. Please email me if your child comes down with any of these illnesses. I will be able to see a pattern,I will be able to see whether the illness is isolated in one grade or through the school,then I will be able to keep you abreast of these patterns.

If your child is ill, please keep them home. If they have a fever, they need to be fever free for 24 hours.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me Monday-Friday, 9:00 Am to 4:30 PM,my direct line is 770/578-2739.

 

 

Medication

Parents,all medication that is in the clinic needs to be picked up by May 22,2009. This would include Asthma,Allergy,Diabetic and Over the counter medication.  Any medication that is left in clinic after that date, will be disposed of. Letters regarding disposal of medication will be going out on Thursday.

Swine Flu

You are able to  get information on Swine Flu by going to Cobb County Web page, click on the Information for Parents Regarding "Swine Flu". 

Strep Throat

This is to inform you we have had a large number of Strep Throat at Dodging. I thought you may like some information on Strep Throat.

What is Strep Throat?

It is an infection caused by a bacterium, Group A Streptococcus,  which is characterized as a sore throat. If left untreated,it may cause serious problems.

How is Strep Throat detected.

It is found through:

1. Throat culture

2. Rapid antigen strep screen

3. Rapid DNA test

Strep Throat is recognized by 1 or more of the following:

* Sore throat

* Difficulty swallowing

* Red throat with white spots or pus

* May have a fever and chills

* Swollen nodes in neck

* Headache

* Stomachache

* Some children may have ear pain

* Nausea, possible vomiting

* Decreased appetite

* Rash

* Muscle Ache

* Fatigue

If left untreated, it may result in a condition called Scarlet Fever. Scarlet Fever is characterized with fine,raised sand paper type rash on the body that is itchy and may last up to 5 days.

How is Strep Throat spread?

It is spread by close contact with droplets from nose and mouth (respiratory secretions)

Case Finding-Administrative Procedures for Strep Throat

When a school nurse suspects Sstrep Throat:

*  If one or more symptoms listed above are present, the student should be referred to a health care provider for evaluation.

Control Measures for Strep Throat

*  Aantibiotics ordered by legal Prescriber

*  After 24 hours of treatment with antibiotics the child may return to school

*  The child should not go to school or be around other children until fever free for 24 hours and is feeling well enough to participate in school activities.

*  Suggest the following:

        a. Replace toothbrush and wash pillowcase/bed linen after taking antibiotics for 24 hours

        b. Wash hands often.

 

Backpack

Information on backpack safety.

Download 07use_backpacks.pdf

Pinkeye

For information about pinkeye download this form

Download 06pinkeye.pdf

A Big Thank You

I would like to thank everyone that has sent in supplies for the clinic. It has helped so much,and has been very much appreciated.

Thank you, Thank you,

Nurse mary

Packet Going Out

For all the Diabetics,Asthma and Allergy Students that I have their iformation on file, I will be sending out new forms to be completed by your doctor.

The forms should be returned to the School Nurse when your child returns in August.

If you have any questions please call 770/578-2739

Thank you for your cooperation.

Nurse Mary