HOMEPAGE I ADMINISTRATION 

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM



The Nurse's Office will not accept students without a pass. If a student becomes ill during school, the student is not to leave campus without first going to the Nurse's Office. This includes during lunch. The school nurse will contact a parent/guardian to release the student from school. (It is imperative that the nurse has an accurate Emergency Health Card on file for each student.)

There is a Teen Health Center provided by the Venice Family Clinic. The Teen Clinic's mission is to provide health care to students whose families are low-income and do not have health insurance. A wide variety of services are available. The clinic is held in the nurse's office on Monday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM by appointment which can be made through the Samohi Nurse's Office.

The nurse's office will be closed during the clinic, but the nurse will be on call at Ext. 184 or you can leave a message at Ext. 374.

The nurse's office is in need of Cereal or Granola Bars. Please drop off donations to feed students who have had no breakfast and are not feeling well.

Read the 72 HOUR STUDENT MEDICATION DISASTER PLAN

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING:
 
 The nurse and the nurse assistant are mandated reporters. The nurse assists other staff members with crises and can aid in the decision of reporting.  

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL:

The nurse checks the immunization record of each student entering the high school. The nurse's office should be notified of any communicable disease a student contracts in order to make necessary notification to other students so that they may take appropriate precautions.

CRISIS INTERVENTION:

The nurse may be asked to assist in the event of various crises that may occur with students or staff during school. The nurse may also assist in helping students deal with a crisis that has occurred outside of school so that the students can be taught how to deal with it emotionally in a healthy way.

DENTAL SCREENING:

Appropriate referrals are made for any suspected dental problem. For those in need, vouchers are available in the Nurse's Office from the Santa Monica Assistance League. They offer dental care with a $5.00 copay.

EMERGENCY CARE: 
 
 The nurse and the nurse assistant are CPR certified; the nurse is also certified in basic Cardiac Life Support.  

EYEGLASSES:

For those in need, the Santa Monica Assistance League offers free Eye Exams and Glasses if needed. Vouchers are available in the Nurse's Office.

FIRST AID:
 
 The nurse and the nurse assistant are first aid certified. They are also in charge of triage and treating the most severe cases in the event of an emergency.  

HEALTH ASSESSMENT: 
 
 The nurse performs general health assessments on students depending on the presenting problem.  

HEALTH EDUCATION:

The health office has information on various health issues. The nurse is also available to talk with a class if requested by the teacher.


HEALTH RECORD DOCUMENTATION: 

The nurse keeps accurate documentation on each student's health card regarding any visit the student has made to the health office.

HEARING SCREENING: 

Each new student and tenth grader has his/her hearing checked. If test is not passed, parents/guardians shall be notified and a referral made.

INHALED ASTHMA MEDICATION and EPI-PENS

Students are allowed to carry and self-administer inhaled asthma medication and auto-injectable epinephrine if the school district receives a statement from the student's physician detailing the name of the medication and the method, amount and time schedules for administration. In addition, the student's parent or guardian must consent in writing to the self-administration and provide a release for the school nurse.
A student may be subject to disciplinary action under Education Code Section 48900 if the student uses inhaled asthma medication or auto-injectable epinephrine in a manner inconsistent with the law.

MEDICAL REFERRAL: 

Referrals are sent home if the nurse feels a follow up with a physician is necessary.


MEDICATIONS: 

The nurse and the nurse assistant can dispense prescription medications to students if she/he has a consent form from a parent, a copy of the order, and the medication is in an original prescription bottle. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the Nurse.

SKIN INFECTIONS and MRSA INFORMATION
http://www.samohi.smmusd.org/Admin/pdf/07MRSAschool.pdf

SOCIAL WELFARE REFERRALS: 

The nurse works with other employees (social worker, school psychologist) to ensure appropriate care for each student who may present a complex health issue.


SPECIAL EDUCATION: 

The nurse works closely with special education teachers regarding medical issues and attends meetings involving parents when appropriate.

STUDENT HEALTH COUNSELING: 

Students can meet confidentially with the nurse to discuss anything that is of concern to the student.

STUDENT STUDY TEAM: 

The nurse is on the SST and meets weekly with other team members to discuss the needs of students who may need extra assistance.

VISION SCREENING:

Each new student and tenth grader has his/her vision tested. If test is failed, a referral is sent home to parents/guardians.