Health Policies
School Nurse
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School is fortunate to have a full-time school nurse, Mrs. Laurie Demalia. The nurse's office is located on the first floor of the school, opposite the main office. She can be contacted by phone at 978.632.5372 or at 978.632.8656, ext 4.
Health Topics
The seasonal flu and the H1N1 strain of influenza can cause serious illness. For information about seasonal flu, contact the Centers for Disease Control at 800.232.2522, or visit the CDC website for the flu. For information about the H1N1 strain of flu, visit the CDC's H1N1 site, and see the Worcester Diocese's response guidelines.
Common ailments like frostbite, strep throat, or tonsillitis require immediate attention. In the event that your child contracts one of these, please visit the previous links for more information, and consult a physician.
Chronic problems like allergies and asthma can require ongoing treatment. Be sure to consult a physician if you believe your child suffers from either. In the event that your child suffers from a chronic condition, or if s/he must take daily medication, be sure to visit the health forms section of this page to download the appropriate paperwork. Be sure, as well, to file the paperwork with the school nurse, Mrs. Laurie DeMalia.
Absence and Sick Leave Policy
If your child has been unable to sleep due to discomfort, presents with flu symptoms, cold symptoms, or fever, s/he should rest at home. If your child has a fever, rash, or pain of unknown origin, s/he should also rest at home. If symptoms continue, s/he should be evaluated by a physician. The school nurse is required to dismiss any child who may expose others to infection.
The guidelines for how long your child must stay at home if s/he has a particular ailment are as follows:
|
Illness or Problem |
How Long to Stay Home |
|---|---|
| Chicken Pox | 5 days after onset of rash, or when all lesions are dry |
| Diarrhea | If containing blood or mucus, or if uncontrollable, causing incontinence |
| Head Lice | For 24 hours after treatment has begun |
| Hepatitis A | 1 week after onset of illness, or as directed by the Department of Health |
| Impetigo | 24 hours after treatment is begun |
| Measles | 4 days after rash appears |
| Mouth Sores | If saliva or exudate is excessive |
| Mumps | 9 days after onset of swollen glands |
| Pertussis | 5 days after antibiotics have begun |
| Pinworm | 24 hours after treatment has begun |
| Contagious Pinkeye | 24 hours after treatment |
| Rash | Until diagnosed as non-contagious |
| Ringworm | Until treatment has begun |
| Rubella | 7 days after rash appears |
| Scabies | Until treatment has been completed |
| Strep Throat | 24 hours after treatment begun, and 24 hour with no fever |
Health Forms
For students in all grades who require prescription medications, and for students in grades 4 or younger who require any medications, please download the following document:
» Medication order form for the Doctor
For students in grades 5 through 8 who require over-the-counter medications, please download the document below:
» Parental permission form for over-the-counter medications
For physical examination forms (suggested yearly, but required for Pre-K, and grades K, 4, and 7, as well as any new student), be sure to download both the forms below:
» Side 1 of the yearly physical exam form
» Side 2 of the yearly physical exam form for immunizations