Regina Maria Academy
842 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH. 03261

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Health Policies

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Health Policies
1. First Aid Office
All of Our teachers are CPR and First Aid Certified. Student Medical Records are kept in accordance with regulations set forth by the State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. This Department periodically inspects RMA student medical records to verify that the office is in compliance with state regulations. This year we will have a nurse to help a few times per week. The email address will be [email protected].
1. Illness or Accident
When ill or injured, a student is to notify the classroom teacher or the teacher on duty. With teacher permission, the student is to report to the office for evaluation. Parents will be called as deemed necessary.
When a child wakes up with a fever or an upset stomach, the child should be kept home. When symptoms are less clear-cut, it is not always easy to decide whether or not the child should be sent to school. If the child has been awake a good part of the night, has a hacking cough, congestion, a bad sore throat, sneezing, etc. The child is probably contagious and should be kept home. If the child simply has the sniffles, the child should probably be sent to school with a reminder to frequently wash hands and/or use Hand Sanitizer that is available in every classroom. A child should not return to school until 24 hours after fever and vomiting has subsided.
1. Medication
SRA complies with state regulations regarding the administration of medication to children. When possible, a medical regime should be scheduled at home so that the child will not require medication during school hours.
In accordance with the State of NH (RSA 541-A 1/74), a medical doctor must prescribe all medications that need to be dispensed during school hours. This includes over-the- counter drugs (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, cough syrups, etc.) The medication must be submitted to the office in the original prescription container and the first dosage must always be given at home.
1. Stipulations
The school must be notified of allergies or medical problems. Any student with an elevated temperature will be sent home and cannot return to school for the next 24 hours. Any student who has vomited will be sent home and cannot return to school until 24hrs after the vomiting occurred. Parents will be notified of any injury to the head.
Minor foreign bodies in the eye will be washed with eyewash solution. If that treatment is ineffective, parents will be notified.
Bug bites and occasional minor rashes will be treated with 1% hydrocortisone cream All cuts will be washed with water and antibacterial spray or an antiseptic wipe. At times, first aid cream and/or Antibacterial spray will be used on cuts and abrasions. Antibiotic ointment will be used if the cut is considered deep or dirty.
Any student who is unable to participate in gym class for more than one week must have a written directive from a physician. When a student is to be excused from a single gym period, a parent must send a written note.
The school should be notified if a student develops a new medical condition during the school year or if a child is ill with a communicable disease (other than routine colds and flu). Parents should call the office if they have any questions about policies or procedures or if they need special accommodations for their child.

Personal Hygiene
Basic personal hygiene (i.e. routine showering, hair shampooing, nail cleaning and
clipping) is expected of all students. As students mature, deodorant should be used as needed, especially on Physical Education days. Perfume, cologne and scented lotions are not permitted.