MISSION STATEMENT
The Colonial Forge Clinic's
purpose is to monitor the health and well being of the student body and
staff and to provide limited medical attention or referrals as necessary.
The school nurse provides emergency medical attention to students and
staff, examines and assesses the general health care needs of the students
and staff, and administers appropriate medication and treatment as
prescribed by the individual’s personal physician. Assessing the health
care needs of students includes enforcement of immunization laws,
screening for scoliosis, screening for vision and hearing impairment, and
screening for students in need of dental attention. Clinic personnel
monitor and treat medical conditions through physical examination and
evaluation of vital signs. The clinic notifies a parent or guardian when a
condition is encountered which may indicate the need for further medical
attention. The school nurse provides counseling for chronic illness,
mental health, nutritional issues, disease prevention, and healthy
lifestyles. The nurse works with other school and county officials to
identify and eliminate hazards to the health and safety of students and
faculty.
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