CHILD ABUSE / NEGLECT

1.  Report any suspected abuse or neglect of a student=s physical or mental health or welfare to the principal and the school nurse.

2.  The school nurse should observe student and make an assessment of any suspected abuse or neglect.

3.  If any abuse or neglect is determined or even suspected notify principal and counselor.  Children's Protective Service must also be notified within 48 hours (it's the law).

4.  Allow student to return to normal schedule as soon as possible.

5.  Make written report within 5 days to local Children=s Protective Service and provide principal's office a copy, to be kept confidential.

CONTAGIOUS DISEASE

1.  Contact the school nurse for information to determine best course of action.

2.  School nurse may contact county health department for additional guidance.

3.  A basic fact sheet for the school secretary answering calls and also as part of a letter to go home, written by the principal explaining the known facts, should be prepared by school nurse.

CHILD ABUSE / NEGLECT  ~  CONTAGIOUS DISEASE