General Health Information

Staff Training/Education Information

• Health/attendance clerks are trained annually by the district nurses on diabetes, asthma, and allergies.
• Medication administration is reviewed and hands-on skills are checked off.
• Seizure training is completed with all staff who works with students with seizures on an annual basis.
• Training on signs/symptoms of high and low blood sugars is done for teachers and administration at schools with diabetic students.
• G-tube bolus feeding training on a case by case basis. 

Family Responsibilities

The health office at each school works closely with the teacher, student, and parent/guardian to keep everyone healthy. Below is important information and notices you should be aware of––

• It is the parent/guardian responsibility to maintain the emergency contact phone numbers on file with the student's school due to illness.

• Notify the Health/attendance office the first day your child is absent from school. This information enables the us to observe patterns of illness and offer additional support.

• Your child should be kept at home when they have a communicable disease, such as impetigo, pink eye, chickenpox, head lice, flu, etc. Your cooperation will help prevent the spread of these diseases. Please contact the school nurse for further information.

• Please communicate any special health needs to the District Nurse or Health Clerk. All health information is kept confidential.

• Food allergies
• Bee sting allergy
• Allergy to any other substance
• Difficulty with vision, hearing, speech
• Need for medication during the school day
• Medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and others.
• Need for special aids such as crutches, walkers/wheelchairs, either temporary or permanent. These types of equipment, when used in school, must have a written statement/prescription from the physician. All equipment must be provided by parents/guardians.
• Need for specialized physical health care procedures such as tube feedings, catheterization, nebulizer use, etc. These procedures, when performed in school, must have a written statement/prescription from the physician. All supplies must be provided by parents/guardians.

Local Health Resources

You are not alone in navigating your student's health. There are many supportive resources available. Below is a list of local health organizations and information we recommend––

Riverside County Public Health | RIVCO Public Health maintains a large team of medical professionals and resources to assist you and your families health needs.

Find a Medical Doctor | Easily search for a doctor using the Beaver Medical Group/Optum website.

Locate a Community Health Center | Find a health center closest to you and review the wide-range of services they provide.

Project Kind| Contact this charitable organization for free and reduced medical assistance for your child.