Clinic
Valley Elementary School Health Services
Cathy Hibbert, RN, Staff Nurse - cathy.hibbert@beavercreek.k12.oh.us
Clinic Contact Information
- Clinic direct line: 937-458-2580 (please call with specific questions)
- Fax number: 937-458-7691 (you may have your Doctor fax us information)
Medical Forms
You may visit the clinic or print forms from the district website.
Immunizations
In Ohio, children must have been immunized against the common childhood diseases prior to entrance to school. If you have any questions about immunizations, please call the school nurse. Immunization records should be provided on or before the first day for a new student. By state law, any student not up to date on immunizations must be excluded after 14 school days if he or she is not in process of obtaining these immunizations.
Sickness Policies
Beavercreek Schools' policies with regard to sickness follow:
- Fever: If a child has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, they are to remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours. (This does not mean fever free after taking Tylenol or Motrin).
- Vomiting: Child may return to school after 24 hours from last episode of vomiting.
The School Nurse is responsible for maintenance of accurate student health records. This includes the enforcement of state laws regarding immunizations.
Special Needs
Beavercreek Schools' student population includes students with a variety of special medical as well as educational needs. The nurses assist in meeting these needs by performing skilled nursing procedures such as diabetic blood sugar testing, tube feedings, and urethral catheterization as needed.
Screening
In the interest of student health and in promoting good health practices, the Beavercreek Schools conduct a program of health screening. These screenings are conducted according to guidelines of the Ohio Department of Health.
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Vision Screening
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Hearing Screening
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Pre-Kindergarten Screening
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Pediculoses (head lice)
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Hypertension (blood pressure)
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Dental
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Height and Weight
Other Programs
A hand washing program is conducted in the 1st grade classrooms by Mrs. Curry in November or December. This program helps the children understand the concept of germs and the importance of hand washing in preventing illness. Children get to use "glow germ" lotion on their hands, which glows under a black light, and then wash their hands to see if they got it all off. They also bring a chart home to keep track of when they are washing their hands.
Helpful Websites
- The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network: http://www.foodallergy.org
- Vaccine Information: http://www.vaccine.gov
- Autism: http://www.AutismScienceFoundation.org
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov
- National Institute of Health: http://www.nih.gov
- Ohio Department of Health: http://www.odh.ohio.gov
- Greene County Combined Health District: http://www.gcchd.org
- Using an EpiPen