Health Information
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THE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE ON FILE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!
EN ESPAÑOL
Formularios de salud requeridos
Certificado de examen dental
Certificado de examen de la vista
PRESCHOOL-
Certificate of Dental Screening (Recommended, not required)
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Immunization Record
KINDERGARTEN/NEW 1ST-8TH GRADE STUDENTS
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Immunization Record
3RD GRADE
4TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
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Updated Immunization Record
ATHLETICS
OTHER FORMS
If you have any questions, please email btigges@stjosephcatholicdsm.org.
The school nurse is available one day per week.Health Care Plans
The Iowa Administrative Code 281–41.23(281) states the definition of “individual health plan is the confidential, written, preplanned and ongoing special health service in the education program. It includes assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation, and an emergency plan. The plan is updated as needed and at least annually. Licensed health personnel develops this written plan with the education team.” The Administrative Code further states before the provision of special health services a written individual health plan is on file [IAC 281–41.23(1)(b)(4)].
When should your child stay at home?
Common Child Illnesses and Exclusion
A child should be temporarily excluded from an education or child care setting when the child’s illness causes one or more of the following:-
Prevents the child from participating comfortably in activities.
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A need for care that is greater than the staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other children.
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An acute change in behavior: lethargy, lack of responsiveness, irritability, persistent crying, difficulty breathing, or a quickly spreading rash.
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Fever with behavior change or other signs and symptoms in a child older than 2 months (e.g., sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhea).
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A child with a temperature elevated above normal is not necessarily an indication of a significant health problem. A fever is defined as:
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A temperature that is above 101 degrees F [38.3 degrees C] by any method.
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ILLNESS
EXCLUDE
RETURN TO SCHOOL
Chicken Pox
Yes.
When all blisters are crusted with no oozing (usually 6 days) and resolution of exclusion criteria.
COVID-19
Yes.
10 days after symptoms start and 24 hours with no fever and improved symptoms OR 10 days after positive test (if no symptoms).
Diarrhea (infectious)
Yes (there are special exclusion rules for E.coli 0157.H7, Shigella and cryptosporidiosis).
When diarrhea stops and health care provider and public health official states the child may return.
Diarrhea (non-infectious)
Yes, if 2 or more loose stools in 24 hours or blood in stool.
When diarrhea stops and resolution of exclusion criteria
Fifth Disease
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
If excluded due to presence of other exclusion criteria, resolution of exclusion criteria.
Hand and Mouth
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria. Or is excessively drooling/mouth sores.
If excluded due to presence of other exclusion criteria, resolution of exclusion criteria.
Head Lice (Pediculosis)
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
Treatment of anactive lice infestation may be delayed until the end of the day. Children do not need to miss school or child care due to head lice. Treatment recommendations can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/
lice/head/treatment.html Impetigo
Yes, exclude at the end of the day if blisters can be covered.
After child has been seen by the doctor, after 24 hours on antibiotic, and blisters are covered.
Influenza
Yes.
When child is fever free for 24 hours and resolution of exclusion criteria.
Molluscum Contagiosum
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
Skin disease similar to warts. Do not share towels or clothing and use good hand hygiene.
MRSA
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
Wounds should be kept covered and gloves worn during bandage changes. Do not share towels or clothing and use good hand hygiene.
Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
If excluded due to presence of other exclusion criteria, resolution of exclusion criteria.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Yes.
Child may return after 5 days of antibiotics and resolution of exclusion criteria.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
Child does not need to be excluded unless healthcare provider or public health official recommends exclusion. Resolution of all exclusion criteria.
Ringworm
No. Unless child meets other exclusion criteria.
Treatment of ringworm infection may be delayed to the end of the day. Child may be readmitted after treatment has begun. Cover lesion(s) if possible. Do not share 5/2021 clothing, bedding or personal items.
Strep Throat
Yes.
When resolution of exclusion criteria and after 24 hours of antibiotic.
Vomiting
Yes.
When vomiting has resolved and resolution of exclusion criteria.
Exclusion criteria based on the Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines.
https://www.idph.iowa.gov/
Portals/1/userfiles/128/ childhood_illness.pdf Health Forms
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- Click Here for the Dental Screening form
- Click Here for Student Physical Form
- Click Here for Clinics in the Des Moines Area
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