Health File  

HE 1.0

The school maintains a health file for each student for the duration of enrollment.

Purpose:

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• The following information is maintained in the health file, if applicable:

  • • • • •  copy of physician’s physical report, if required

          • immunization record

          • vision and hearing results

          • dental report

          • authorization for medications and individual health plans

          • injury reports

          • documentation of communicable diseases

          • health inventory form

• Health records are to be stored in a locked location separate from the cumulative folders.

• Records may only be accessed by authorized personnel.

• Principals should encourage parents to share information with the school about any new or existing medical conditions, medications, or treatments which may affect the child’s well-being.

• When a pre-kindergarten operates in a separate building, the health records for these students must be maintained in the building where the program is conducted.

October 10, 2013