NURSE'S OFFICE

Coleen Doody, Certified School Nurse, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Phone: (708) 585-1188

Phone: (708) 585-1011

Email: chale@tfd215.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM

NEW!! Required medical documents for incoming freshmen, returning seniors and new transfer students (all grades) must be turned into the nurses office before the school year starts. The student will not be able to start school without these required documents. There will NOT be an October 15th extension.

Freshman are required to submit a current physical filled out on the Illinois Child Health Exam form and a complete and up to date immunization record. A dental exam is due by May 15th of the upcoming year.

Seniors are required to provide proof of their 2nd meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. No physical is required unless needed for athletics.

Transfer students who are new to the district (all grades) must present a current physical filled out on the Illinois Child Health Exam form and a complete and up to date immunization record.

The mission of the school nurse office: is to provide health care for illnesses and injuries that occur during the school day and work collaboratively with school administration/staff, health care practitioners, local EMS, and parents/guardians to provide for the safety and welfare of our students.

Illinois State School Code requires that all students have a current physical and complete immunization record.

Parents/guardians should inform the school nurse of any medical changes that may arise for their students. Please continue to provide the school with accurate names and contact numbers for emergency contacts to guarantee the safety and well-being of our students.

The school nurse will administer medication when the appropriate medication form and properly contained medication is supplied and stored in the nurse's office. The school nurse retains the authority to exercise medical judgment in the best interest of the student in each case. The school district retains the right to reject requests for the administration of medication.

Vision and hearing screening will be provided annually for all new students, special education students, and any students referred by their teachers. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision examination by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report indicating that an eye examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.

Students with suspected communicable diseases will be sent home and will be required to have a health care provider statement for school readmission.

A health care provider statement is required and shall be appropriately updated when a student cannot take part in the regular physical education program or when any school accommodations are medically needed.

Medications

Please see the school nurse to pick up any student's unused medication before the end of each school year. This includes emergency medications, such as inhalers and EpiPens. Medications will not be returned to students. All medication that is NOT picked up will be disposed of according to school policy.

Immunization Records

Colleges and universities, as well as some employers, may require immunization records for enrollment or employment. For these immunization records during the school year, feel free to contact the school nurse, Ms. Coleen Doody, at 708-585-1011. During the summer, you may contact the Guidance Office at 708-585-1008.

PDF Document Physicals & Immunizations Quick Reference Sheet