Hall County Schools

School Nurse Program

nurse School Nurses to Provide a Variety of Services for Hall County Students

For the first time, all Hall County Elementary and Middle Schools will have a nurse on staff. The implementation of the School Nurse Program is a result of a provision from House Bill 1187. The nurses will provide a variety of services:
  • Assist with medications needed during the school day.
  • Give emergency care.
  • Provide mandated screenings for vision, color vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
  • Identify and follow-up health problems which may interfere with learning.
  • Manage the prevention and control of contagious diseases.
  • Teach health curriculum (i.e., hand washing, hygiene, etc.).
  • Coordinate referrals to community agencies.
  • Provide crisis intervention.
  • Provide staff in-service.
  • Participate in disaster preparedness.
  • Assist with special health care procedures

 

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