Health Services

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Mission of SHARYLAND ISD Health Services Department:
To support student success, helping each person we touch reach his/her maximum health potential.

 The Role of the SISD School Nurse 
 

 

  • Conduct health screenings for vision, hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans, scoliosis, height and weight

  • Provide emergency first aid

  • Evaluate and assess the health needs of students and employees

  • Provide health counseling on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyles

  • Implement and monitor students' compliance with state immunization laws

  • Develop objectives for the health component of the Individualized Health Plan

  • Conduct health-related classroom presentations

  • Evaluate and monitor communicable diseases

  • Provide health resources for faculty and staff

  • Serve as liaisons between home and school regarding health concerns

  • Record health histories

  • Monitor long-term illnesses

  • Implement case management within the school setting

  • Participate in parent-nurse conferences

  • Provide information and referral to community resources

  • Participate with parent groups

  • Provide activities for health promotion and education