WHAT WE DO
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Health Office & First Aid
Every EGUSD school has a Health Office. In the Health Office, designated staff provide first aid items, ice packs and water. Staff are trained annually by EGUSD School Nurses.
Home and Hospital
Our team helps set-up home and hospital instruction (HHI) for general education students who are ill and unable to attend regular classes.
Medication at School
EGUSD carries stock epinephrine pens in every Health Office.
We can also administer and implement most medications or procedures for your child. Medications are stored in the Health Office, and are administered by designated trained staff.
Immunization Clinics
EGUSD holds free immunization clinics through the Vaccines for Children Program.
Please see our immunizations page for clinic dates.
Teen Parent Program
Teen Parent Program services students who are pregnant, parenting, and possibly pregnant. District nurses will meet with students to ensure that they are healthy and academically successful through 1 to 1 support and connection with school and community resources.
Vision & Hearing Screening
District Nurses preform vision and hearing screenings on mandated grades which includes TK, Kindergarten, Second Grade, and Fifth Grade. Students are also screened for IEPs or upon request from teachers or family. Once a student is identified with a vision or hearing deficit, families are provided referrals.
Communicable Disease Management:
Immunization of Preschool and TK-12th grade students, per California law.
Providing health education to parents/guardians regarding prevention of infections and proper care of ill students.
Teaching and encouraging good handwashing skills.
Educating students and staff about communicable disease prevention.
Management of children with communicable diseases.
Management of Chronic & Acute Health Conditions
Our team provides support and care for students with special healthcare needs/chronic conditions through care management and direct care, including medication administration and health procedures. Special healthcare needs include: seizure disorder, diabetes, asthma, and tube feeding.
School Registered Nurse Responsibilities:
School Registered Nurse Responsibilities:
Manage student health conditions.
Educate and train staff on the recognition and response to medical emergencies such as: life-threatening allergies, seizures, asthma, and diabetic emergencies.
Develop health plans to address individual needs regarding chronic and acute health concerns.
Perform health assessments for Special Education Placement as well as 504 plans.
Train and oversee support staff in specialized health care procedures.
Perform health assessments for enrolling students through the Pre-Kindergarten Assessment Center.
Submit mandatory state reports.
Collaborate with other disciplines such as social workers, counselors, and psychologists to determine needs of a student.
Educate students/staff about communicable disease prevention and control.
Promote health and wellness education and connect families to health and wellness resources.
Audit and carry out state-mandated immunization compliance.
Provide mandatory vision and hearing screening for TK, K, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade students.
Provide parent support and education regarding health care at school.
Attend IEP and 504 meetings as health specialist and advocates.
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