In Vigo County, school
nurses are assigned specific schools. The nurse
can be reached through their assigned school or
you can call their main office 462-4465. Also,
there is a health assistant, trained in first aid,
present in every building for a portion of every
day.
The school nurses participate
in mandatory vision, modified clinical technique vision
screening, scoliosis screening and immunization review.
They also present AIDS, Universal precautions, and OSHA
Standards inservices for all employees. They conduct
Hepatitis B immunization clinics to comply with OSHA
regulations.
Collaboration with community
agencies is an integral part of school nurse activities.
Referrals for health related needs are made to
various community agencies, philanthropic organizations,
physicians and dentists.