I. School Health Services - Introduction

School Health Services are established at the school site to promote the health of students through disease prevention, early case finding, referral for intervention and remediation of specific health problems. The school health services are vitally necessary in order to provide first aid and triage for illness and injuries, to provide direct services for students with special needs, and to provide health counseling and education for students, staff, and parents.

To this end a professionally prepared School Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates the school's Health Services Program based on the health and educational needs of the students and the school community.