School Nurse

Anne Alexander RN
PCSD School Nurse
EHIMS, PPES, TSES
aalexander@pcschools.us
(435) 645-5600 ext. 1752

I appreciate the opportunity to be a School Nurse for the Park City School District. The goal for your children is to keep them healthy and provide preventive health measures in the schools. I am the school nurse for EHIMS, PPES, and TSES. All the nurses for the PCSD focus on working with all schools to meet the health needs of PCSD students.

Important Notices

Letter to Parents of 7th Grade Students sent home in report card 

New immunization requirements  (for 7th grade 2010-11)

7th grade students need a TDaP Booster to attend school. Please see the above flyer! The difference between 6th and 7th grade immunization requirements is the TDaP Booster. This immunization can be given at ages 11-12 when at least 5 years have elapsed since the last DTP. Check with your health care provider concerning your child's immunization record to see when he/she can get this booster. Bring proof of receiving the TDap to the Ecker Hill office. Your child will not be able to start 7th grade with out this immunization. Exemptions are allowed and must be obtained at the Summit County Health Department, then hand delivered to the Front office. Please contact me with questions!

Vision Screenings for 7th Grade Students

Vision screenings for 7th grade students is done in the fall. This is a 10 Ft. distance screening using a Snellen Eye Chart. If there is a concern a letter will be sent to parents recommending follow up with an eye doctor. If your student is absent or does not have his/her glasses/contacts on screening day, please contact Anne Alexander RN to set an appointment for a vision screening.

Scoliosis Screenings for 7TH grade PE Students:

Letter - Scoliosis Screening Permissions 

Scoliosis screening will be conducted in 7th and 8th grade P.E. classes under the direction of the District’s School Nurses.

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that may be noticeable when children begin the teenage growth years. Scoliosis screenings are mandated by the State of Utah for 7th and 8th grade students in an effort for early detection and intervention. Each student is required to fully expose his/her back so the spine can be viewed. Girls should wear a bathing suit top, sports bra, or tight fitting camisole.

If there is a concern you will receive a letter recommending a physician evaluate your child. Please call Anne Alexander RN with questions. If your child is absent on screening date, please contact the nurse to schedule a screening.

Handy Information and Facts

Meningitis Facts 

Flu Facts 

Chicken Pox Disease Facts  from Utah Department of Health}

The following list includes information that maybe helpful.

HEALTH RESOURCES: District Webpage PCSD

Utah Immunization Rule for Students R396-100. In order to attend school, a student must have proof of receiving the following immunizations:
6th GRADE REQUIREMENTS 2009-2010

• 3 Hepatitis B
• 2 Hepatitis A
• 5 DTP (4 if the 4th given after 4th Birthday)
• 4 Polio (3 if 3rd given after 4th birthday)
• 2 MMR- the 1st must be given after the 1st Birthday
• 1 Varicella (or proof of having Chicken Pox Disease-parents sign pink card)

7TH GRADE REQUIREMENTS 2009-2010

• 3 Hepatitis B
• 2 HEPATITIS A
• 5 DTP (4 if 4th given after 4th Birthday)
• 4 Polio (3 if 3rd given after 4th Birthday)
• 2 MMR
• 1 Varicella (Chicken Pox) or history of having disease-parents sign pink card
• 1 TDaP Booster (5 years must have elapsed since last DTP)

A student may be exempt from immunizations for medical or personal beliefs. Exemption forms are available at the Summit County Health Department and must be hand delivered to your school.

Please note In the event of an outbreak students who have claimed an exemption or are on conditional enrollment and have not recieved the immunization for which there is an outbreak must be excluded from school.

MEDICATION POLICY
Please read the policy on District Webpage PCSD: (HEALTH SERVICES) or obtain a copy from your school from office. A signed (by parent and MD) PCSD medication form must be on file at the school before any medication can be given. All medication must be in original container, labeled with student's name, and brought to the school by parent.

EPI PENS
An Epi pen Authorization form must be submitted to the school if student is to carry or store and Epi-pen at school. This form must be signed by parent and Health Care Provider annually. Parents designate on form if student is to carry/self administer epi pen or if epi pen is to be locked in health room cabinet. How to Use EpiPen Auto Injector in English y español.

ASTHMA INHALERS
An Asthma Self Authorization form must be submitted to the school annually if your student is to carry and self administer his/her inhaler. This form must be signed by parent and health care provider.

VISION SCREENING
Vision Screening is done on grades K, 1,3,5, 7, 10, and special education students in the Fall. If a concern is noted you will be sent a letter recommending an appointment with an optholmalogist or optometrist.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
Scoliosis screening is mandated by the state of Utah. Grades 7 are screened yearly. Notification will be sent home of dates of screening. Screenings are done during PE classes. If a concern is noted you will be sent a letter recommending an evaluation by your health care provider.

HEALTH CARE PLANS
Health Care Plans are needed if your child has a medical concern and may require medical intervention at school. Contact School Nurse If your student has a health plan, it is parent responsibility to contact school nurse each school year to renew and to keep health plan current. It is parent/guardian responsibility to inform all student's teachers of medical concerns.

DIETARY REQUESTS
Any special diet requests need to be submitted to the Nutrition Services Department. Please contact Kathleen Britton at 645-5600 ext. 1424.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS HEALTH HISTORY FORM
Please file at enrollment a "Health History" form. This ensures that we have the most recent health , allergy, and contact information in the event of an emergency. Please notify the school of any changes as soon as they occur.

BUS TRANSPORTATION
Parents of students with health concerns must contact the transportation department at 645-5660 to fill out an emergency and medical information card if your student rides the bus.