Hawaii Keiki: Free Nursing Care at School

Aloha Parents and Guardians,

Did you know that Kalāheo High School has a Hawaiʻi Keiki Registered Nurse (RN) and Health

Technician in the health room? The Hawaiʻi Keiki RN and Health Technician work with the Department of

Education School Health Assistant (SHA) to support your child’s health so they can be healthy and ready

to learn.

The RN in the health room can assist in medical emergencies and provide education about health topics

to you and your children. When your child is sick or injured at school, a RN can assess your child and

decide if your child needs to go home, see a health care provider, or if they can stay at school. The

Hawaiʻi Keiki RN will notify you of any care provided and coordinate with you as necessary to ensure your

child gets the best care possible.

With your consent, the following additional services can be offered and provided:

● Coordinate with your primary care provider to support care for your child’s chronic conditions

such as allergies, asthma, and other medical conditions.

● When needed, give your child medication, such as Tylenol, ibuprofen, or albuterol. We will

attempt to contact you before giving your child any medication.

● Connect with a Hawaiʻi Keiki Nurse Practitioner specializing in mental health for social-emotional

support for your child.

● Provide education about health topics to you and your children.

● Connect with your child’s primary care provider for care coordination.

There is no cost to you for any services your child may receive whether you have insurance or not.

We do request insurance information if your child does have coverage. We will bill insurance for services

when appropriate. You will not receive a bill from Hawaiʻi Keiki that requires a co-pay.

Remember that a Hawai‘i Keiki RN doesn’t replace the care your child gets from your primary care

provider (PCP) and we will communicate any health issues or care provided with you and your PCP.

The school nurse at your child’s school is one of many nurses in your school’s

complex area. The Hawaiʻi Keiki healthcare team works in collaboration with

the Hawaiʻi Department of Education and is committed to keeping your child

healthy and ready to learn. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda

Sawyer.

Thank you for keeping your child healthy and learning!

Amanda Sawyer

BSN, RN

asawyer@ucera.org

(808) 490-3713

Office Hours

School days

8am-2pm

• HK RN Amanda Sawyer