Nurse's Corner
Mrs. Sherri Verdun
Food Allergy PlanBethalto Unit #8 now has a Board approved allergy plan on file in accordance with state law, which states: Under Public Act 96-0349, school boards in Illinois are required to adopt policies, which promote both prevention and management of life-threatening allergic reactions, also know as anaphylaxis. This document is a guideline for schools to follow for creating school policies and best practices. BCUSD #8 created a plan as recommended by the state, which is similar to procedures that our district nurses were already following. This plan puts into writing the procedures if a food allergy is present and also provides different forms to use to document specific guidelines used for indivdual students. It also details specific duties that district employees will have to ensure that student's needs are take care of.
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Vision and Hearing ScreeningWill be completed for all Bethalto East students during October and November. You will receive a notice by mail if your child does not pass the screening along with a form to be filled out by your child's health care provider. Please make sure to follow up on referrals promptly. Hearing and vision deficiencies can have a negative impact on your child's academic performance.
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Medication at SchoolIf you child needs to take medication at school, a Medication Authorization Form must be completed by you and your child's physician. This form is required for over-the-counter and prescription medications. Check you handbook for a copy of this form.
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Dental ExamsDental exams are required for students in Kindergarten.
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