School Health Services

The Public Health Nurses at the Oakland County Health Division advocate for a coordinated and comprehensive school health program to promote health and enhance student learning.

The Public Health Nurse is available as a consultant to the school team for:

• Communicable Disease -  follow up for major communicable disease; guidelines for communicable disease  management; resources for families and school staff.
• Immunization - Educate and refer families for immunization services; support use of MCIR/SIRS program.
• Emergency/First Aid/Medications - Offer resources for policy development and training.
• Chronic Disease - Provide health consultation and identify resources.  Participate in Individual Educational Planning Committees and 504 planning meetings for children with special needs.
• Health Promotion - Participate on health advisory committees as needed. Provide health information to the school community; identify health and wellness speakers and resources.
• Safety - Provide resources for staff updates about Universal Precautions, school safety concerns; and assist with emergency preparedness planning.