Health Services

In accordance with Board Policy 5330 HSSD’s physician approved epinephrine auto-injector plan,

• Standing orders must be updated and signed annually by the District medical advisor.
  • The standing order allows appropriate medical and school personnel (including but not limited to, any registered nurse) employed by or acting on behalf of the District to administer epinephrine via the epinephrine auto-injector to an individual using professional judgment, if that individual is experiencing a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis. 
• Emergency Treatment Procedures: The following treatment protocol will be utilized to manage anaphylactic reactions. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that is rapid in onset.
  • Dosage: If conditions of anaphylaxis are developing or presenting themselves, administer epinephrine USP via auto injector intramuscularly into the upper front aspect of the thigh (through clothing if necessary).
    • For individual less than 66 pounds, use of EpiPen Jr. auto injector (0.15 mL epinephrine injection, USP).
    • For individuals approximately 66 pounds or greater, use one EpiPen (0.3 mL epinephrine injection, USP).
  • Frequency: Up to 20% of individuals who receive epinephrine will require more than one dose before symptoms are alleviated. More than two sequential doses of epinephrine for the same episode should be administered only under direct medical supervision.
  • Referral: The individual must be referred to a physician for medical evaluation even if symptoms resolve completely. Symptoms may recur after the epinephrine wears off, as much as 24 hours later.
  • Documentation and Notification: Documentation of the details of the incident must happen and the individual handling the situation must notify the individual's parent, guardian, or caretaker and the primary care physician in accordance with school policy.

Help us prevent the spread of lice. Please check your child's hair closely if you suspect head lice. Early identification is important. 

Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live on the human scalp and are transmitted by direct head-to-head contact. Head lice do not fly or jump. 

You may come to school once the head lice is treated. Click here to read about treatment options. Consult your doctor with further questions or for more information. 

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