School Health Services

Kari Sanchez
Health Aide/Medical Assistant

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

I've been in the healthcare field for 5 years.

I enjoy working with people of all age's I love to help out any way I can I'm here to help if you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 387-4064. I will try my best to answer all your questions to the best of my knowledge.

Current Bulletin

May 16, 2008

FEVER=

Definition:

Many people believe that any body temperature over 98.6 is considered a fever. However, this is not necessarily true. The rules are a little different when it comes to children as well.

For Adults, a body temperature over 100 is usually considered a fever.

Children's body temperatures tend to fluctuate more than adults and they can handle higher temperatures. A temperature of over 101 is considered a fever for a child.

How to treat a fever:

Medications-acetaminophen (Tylenol),ibuprofen (Advil

or Motrin)or Aspirin

Cool Baths (not ice)

Cool compresses under arms

IMPORTANT NOTE: Aspirin should NEVER be given to a child under 20 years old because it may cause a deadly disease called Reye's syndrome.

Notice:
Universal Precautions and Lice Policies are very important topics at this school and must be followed.

Universal Precautions:

What are Universal Precautions?
Universal Precautions are the basic hygienic practices used to protect anyone who may come in contact with body fluids (blood, urine, feces, and vomit) that could contain disease-causing germs.
Universal Precautions include:
- Proper hand-washing technique
- Use of disposable gloves, and clean-up procedure
- Your children will need to understand the different aspects of these precautions depending on their age.
The following are important skills for you to emphasize to your children:
- Good hand washing skills
- Immediate notification of an adult, if there is an accident.
- NEVER touching blood directly.
Also good hygiene is the key to preventing the spread of MRSA and other Illnesses. Please follow the practices and remind children to do the same:
- Wash hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
- Cover open wounds
- Do not share personal items like towels, clothing, or sports equipment.
- See your family medical provider for a skin infection that does not heal.

Lice Policies:
At this school we have a no nit policy rule which in the student/parent handbook states specifically, children will be excluded from school until all lice and both viable and nonviable lice eggs (nits) have been removed from the hair after treatment with the appropriate medication. The primary purpose of the "No Nit" policy is to allow the District to return the responsibility of lice control to parents, who have the resources to handle it. This information may also be found in the student/parent handbook on pages 28 & 29. Also if you need any information about lice and how to treat it I have handouts in my office if you would like to stop by and pick them up I also found these 3 website to be very helpful:

The American Head Lice Information Center

KidsHealth - On this site you must click on the kids site then from there you must enter Lice Information in the search box then click search the first four sites are very helpful.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - On this site you must enter in the search bar Lice Information and the click search.

Fun Facts for Healthy Living
From the Experts at Sesame Workshop

The brain controls all you do so take good care of your brain! Protect your brain and don't forget to wear that helmet! Boost your brainpower by eating lots of healthy foods and getting a good night's sleep.

Enjoy safe fun in the sun by protecting your eyes and skin! Whether you're playing outside, swimming at the beach, or skiing the slopes, put on sunscreen, and wear a hat and those cool sunglasses with 100% UV protection!

Fuel up on a healthy breakfast! Studies have found that children who eat breakfast everyday perform better in school, have improved attention and memory, and are more likely to participate in physical activities and be healthier overall.

Eating lots of different colored fruits and vegetables each day gives your body the variety of nutrients and vitamins it needs to stay healthy. What colors will you eat today?

Fruits and vegetables like carrots, broccoli, oranges, and peas are really are good for your eyes!

"Whole-grains" keep your heart healthy! Eat plenty of "whole-grain" breads, cereals, and rice for a healthy heart and a healthy you!

Encourage children to try new healthy foods and don't be discouraged if they don't like them immediately. Research shows that it may take 8-10 exposures to a food before children decide they like it.

For stronger bones and teeth, get plenty of exercise and three servings of low-fat or skim dairy products everyday! Keep in mind- low-fat does not mean low in calcium. Low-fat and skim milk have just as much calcium as whole milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to begin giving children low-fat milk or skim milk after age two.

To stay healthy and keep your muscles strong, you need to be active for one hour every day! Find an activity you love like walking, running, swimming, flying a kite, or dancing and do it for at least one hour a day!

Skip the elevator and take the stairs! Small steps like this can make a BIG difference in helping your body stay strong and healthy.

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ASD Home Superintendent School Board Principal From the Principal's Desk Teachers K-12 Contact Us School Calendar Lunch Menu Health Services Non-discrimination	School Health Services Kari Sanchez Health Aide/Medical Assistant Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting I've been in the healthcare field for 5 years. I enjoy working with people of all age's I love to help out any way I can I'm here to help if you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at 387-4064. I will try my best to answer all your questions to the best of my knowledge. Current Bulletin May 16, 2008 FEVER= Definition: Many people believe that any body temperature over 98.6 is considered a fever. However, this is not necessarily true. The rules are a little different when it comes to children as well. For Adults, a body temperature over 100 is usually considered a fever. Children's body temperatures tend to fluctuate more than adults and they can handle higher temperatures. A temperature of over 101 is considered a fever for a child. How to treat a fever: Medications-acetaminophen (Tylenol),ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin)or Aspirin Cool Baths (not ice) Cool compresses under arms IMPORTANT NOTE: Aspirin should NEVER be given to a child under 20 years old because it may cause a deadly disease called Reye's syndrome. Notice: Universal Precautions and Lice Policies are very important topics at this school and must be followed. Universal Precautions: What are Universal Precautions? Universal Precautions are the basic hygienic practices used to protect anyone who may come in contact with body fluids (blood, urine, feces, and vomit) that could contain disease-causing germs. Universal Precautions include: Proper hand-washing technique Use of disposable gloves, and clean-up procedure Your children will need to understand the different aspects of these precautions depending on their age. The following are important skills for you to emphasize to your children: Good hand washing skills Immediate notification of an adult, if there is an accident. NEVER touching blood directly. Also good hygiene is the key to preventing the spread of MRSA and other Illnesses. Please follow the practices and remind children to do the same: Wash hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Cover open wounds Do not share personal items like towels, clothing, or sports equipment. See your family medical provider for a skin infection that does not heal. Lice Policies: At this school we have a no nit policy rule which in the student/parent handbook states specifically, children will be excluded from school until all lice and both viable and nonviable lice eggs (nits) have been removed from the hair after treatment with the appropriate medication. The primary purpose of the "No Nit" policy is to allow the District to return the responsibility of lice control to parents, who have the resources to handle it. This information may also be found in the student/parent handbook on pages 28 & 29. Also if you need any information about lice and how to treat it I have handouts in my office if you would like to stop by and pick them up I also found these 3 website to be very helpful: The American Head Lice Information Center KidsHealth - On this site you must click on the kids site then from there you must enter Lice Information in the search box then click search the first four sites are very helpful. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - On this site you must enter in the search bar Lice Information and the click search. Fun Facts for Healthy Living From the Experts at Sesame Workshop The brain controls all you do so take good care of your brain! Protect your brain and don't forget to wear that helmet! Boost your brainpower by eating lots of healthy foods and getting a good night's sleep. Enjoy safe fun in the sun by protecting your eyes and skin! Whether you're playing outside, swimming at the beach, or skiing the slopes, put on sunscreen, and wear a hat and those cool sunglasses with 100% UV protection! Fuel up on a healthy breakfast! Studies have found that children who eat breakfast everyday perform better in school, have improved attention and memory, and are more likely to participate in physical activities and be healthier overall. Eating lots of different colored fruits and vegetables each day gives your body the variety of nutrients and vitamins it needs to stay healthy. What colors will you eat today? Fruits and vegetables like carrots, broccoli, oranges, and peas are really are good for your eyes! "Whole-grains" keep your heart healthy! Eat plenty of "whole-grain" breads, cereals, and rice for a healthy heart and a healthy you! Encourage children to try new healthy foods and don't be discouraged if they don't like them immediately. Research shows that it may take 8-10 exposures to a food before children decide they like it. For stronger bones and teeth, get plenty of exercise and three servings of low-fat or skim dairy products everyday! Keep in mind- low-fat does not mean low in calcium. Low-fat and skim milk have just as much calcium as whole milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to begin giving children low-fat milk or skim milk after age two. To stay healthy and keep your muscles strong, you need to be active for one hour every day! Find an activity you love like walking, running, swimming, flying a kite, or dancing and do it for at least one hour a day! Skip the elevator and take the stairs! Small steps like this can make a BIG difference in helping your body stay strong and healthy.	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