Health Services

Dos Palos Oro Loma

Joint Unified School District

HEALTH SERVICES

2152 Almond St. (physical address)

2041 Almond St. (mailing address)

Dos Palos, CA 93620

Health Services Office: 209-392-0293 Fax: 209-392-6161

District Office: 209-392-0200

Priscilla Whiteaker, RN - District Credentialed School Nurse

Email: [email protected] Office: 209-392-0293 or ext. 2805, Cell: 209-509-5868

Cheri Steck - District Licensed Vocational Nurse

Email: [email protected] Office at Bryant Middle School: 209-392-0240 or ext.2366

School Site Health Offices

Dos Palos Elementary School Alexis Lara - Health Tech Email: [email protected], Office 209-392-0260 or ext. 2552	Bernhard Marks Elementary School Rocio Canchari - Health Tech Email: [email protected] Health Services Office: 209-392-0293 or ext. 2804
Bryant Middle School Louisa Perez - Health Tech Email: [email protected], Office 209-392-0240 or ext. 2630	Dos Palos High School Emily Galindo - Health Tech Email: [email protected], Office 209-392-0300 or ext. 3407

EMERGENCY CONTACT

In case of an emergency parents/guardians will be contacted.

It is very important that the Health Office have updated contact information.

If there is a change in contact information please contact the health office to ensure the correct information is on your student’s health information card

IMMUNIZATIONS

Per California School Immunization Law, Health and Safety Code Section 120325-120375,

ALL Students Admitted at TK/K-12 Need:

•Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses

(4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.)
For 7th-12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday.

• Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses

(3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)

• Hepatitis B — 3 doses

(Not required for 7th grade entry)

•Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses

(Both given on or after 1st birthday)

•Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses

These immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including transitional kindergarten.

Students Starting 7th Grade Need:

•Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose

(Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up)

•Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses

(Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)
In addition, the TK/K-12 immunization requirements apply to 7th graders who:
• previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade
• are new admissions

Records

California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at
TK/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

MEDICATIONS

ALL medications (even over the counter medications including Tylenol, Advil, cough drops and eye drops) must be checked in through the Health Office.

CA Education Code Section 49423 requires that any medications to be taken at school must be presented with:

A signed Medication at School from the physician detailing the name of medication, amount, method, and time medication is to be taken.
A signed Medication at School from the parent/guardian indicating their desire for the school to assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement.
Medication must be clearly labeled and sent to school in the original container from the pharmacy.
The Medication at School form is available at the bottom of this web page or at each school site's health office.

FIRST GRADE PHYSICAL

California State Law requires that all children entering first grade have a Child Health and Disability (CHDP) physical examination within 18 months of beginning first grade. It is necessary to provide the health office with proof of this physical. The First Grade Physical - CHDP - Report of Health Examination for School Entry is available at the bottom of this web page or in the Dos Palos Elementary School Health Office.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSE

If a child is to be excused from P.E. for more than a 3 day period, a written note from a doctor is required.

This note should include a diagnosis and specific date for returning to PE as well as any limitations that might apply.

Crutches, wheelchairs and other devices require a doctor’s prescription indicating directions for use and the student has been educated to use the device.

SPECIAL MEALS

If your child requires special meals due to an allergy, a health condition, or for religious reasons,

the Special Meals Request form is available at the bottom of this web page or in the Health Office of all schools in the District.

LICE

DPOLUSD operates on NO LIVE LICE guidelines. Students will be sent home if evidence of live lice is found. Students may not return until treatment has been completed and hair/scalp are free from live lice. Students must check with health office and be cleared to return.

OUR TEAM

Credentialed School Nurse

Is a bachelor's degree prepared Registered Nurse, licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing; a California Certified Public Health Nurse; and credentialed with a specialization in health, authorizing services as a school nurse by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Provides medical procedures to students with medical conditions
Provides support, education, and training for staff who have contact with students with medical conditions
Completes state mandated vision and hearing screenings
Participates in the IEP team process through assessment and collaboration for students in special education
Participates in the SST and 504 process
Ensures immunizations are compliant with CA state law
Provides health education resources for school staff, students and parents/guardians
Maintains student health records
Communicates and collaborates with parents/guardians regarding student’s health problems and/or excessive absences
Communicates and collaborates with health care providers regarding health issues and impact on education (within HIPAA regulations)
Develops health/safety plans for students with high risk medical diagnosis
Supervises health services personnel

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Provides medical procedures to students with medical conditions
Assists with mandated vision and hearing tests
Maintains student health records
Contacts parents/guardians regarding health problems
Documents every student and parent/guardian encounter
Works collaboratively with the credentialed school nurse in providing health care to all students

Health Clerk

Maintains all health files, reports, referrals, and enters all health data district wide.
Contacts parents/guardians regarding health problems, health records, and regarding illness and injuries that occur during the school day
May be in the health office during the school day to provide first aid to students.
Administers medications to students
Documents every student and parent/guardian encounter
Works collaboratively with the credentialed school nurse in providing health care to all students
CPR/First Aid certified.

Health Tech

Located in the health office during the school day to provide first aid to students.
Administers medications to students
Contacts parents/guardians regarding illness and injuries that occur during the school day
Maintains the students’ health records
Documents every student and parent/guardian encounter
Works collaboratively with the credentialed school nurse in providing health care to all students
CPR/First Aid certified.