health services update november 18, 2008

HEALTH SERVICES UPDATENovember 18, 2008

Frances BaccigalopiExecutive Director of Student Services

School Nurses

RNs 7 Nursing experience:

LVN 1 113 years

CMA 2Immunizations, vision/hearing/antes/scoliosis

screeningsCaring for children with a variety of medical

needsResource for community and staff

Gene Green Immunization Day in Sheldon August 2, 2008

Waiting in line

Sheldon nurses check immunization records.

Congressman Gene Green visits.

Sheldon Elementary Campus

377 immunizations given

FLU SHOTS

• School-based clinic offered flu shots from 1:00-3:30 pm on Tuesdays for several weeks.

• HCHD van @ KHS Nov. 3rd

• Texas Vaccine Institute administered flu shots/flu mist on several campuses.

HOMEBOUND SERVICES

• 1 full time teacher• 1 contracted teacher

Provide instructional service to students who are homebound 4+ weeks due to illness or injury and include prs services

Service to 27 students 07-08

Dental Program

• Mobile Dental Smiles Program

Dental services on campus

402 students

signed up

Other Health Services

• Sheldon School Based Clinic• 10-12 patients daily• 333 vaccines given in October• 82 adult flu shots

• School Health Advisory Council

• Wellness Center