Our Infirmary
At our school, the well-being of
learners is of utmost importance. We provide direct nursing services to
learners and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school
community. The school infirmary is equipped with the basic materials and
facilities to address the health needs of learners while in school. An on-site
trained and qualified nurse is available to manage and assess any health issues
that may arise during school hours.
Our school has a well-equipped
infirmary that provides first-aid to a pupil in need, under the supervision of
a full time doctor and nurse. The learner’s basic physical development is
checked and reported every term by the school nurse. She also educates the
school community about health through school projects and the school
newsletter.
School’s Infirmary
Policy
Following duties are performed by
our qualified, on-campus medical professionals:
Attend to learners who are injured
or become ill while at school, administer first-aid and other emergency nursing
measures and arrange for medical attention where the circumstances indicate.
Secure and carry out medically
approved written instructions for care of sick and injured learners.
Initiate various screening
activities to ascertain learner’s health appraisal.
Confer with teachers, students and
parents regarding management of identified health problems.
Provide instructions to children
and parents in subjects such as nutrition, rest and relaxation, communicable
diseases and home healthcare.
Exclude and re-admit sick learners
in accordance with existing school health regulations and policies.
Provide updated health and care
information to parents, teachers and other health authorities.
Maintain accurate and updated
health records of all learners with confidentiality and care. Coordinate with
hospitals, first-aid services and other medical facilities.
Watching Out for Your
Child’s Health
The school nurse is constantly in
contact with parents concerning certain aspects of the child’s health, for
example ensuring that the child takes medication at a scheduled hour or
observing the child following convalescence.
In addition to looking after
students who are sent to the school infirmary, the school nurse encourages
participation in various health programs set up by the local government, such
as vaccinations and dental health programs. We also take a proactive approach
in dealing with cyclical or specific health concerns that occur in some age
groups and design campaigns for protection and prevention.
Medical Unit
The school medical service is
provided by a first-rate medical unit that monitors our pupils on the school’s
premises. Each year, this unit also imparts training in health matters through
first-aid courses to our teaching and non-teaching staff. Our school believes
in giving comprehensive care to the learners. A trained nurse is on duty in the
infirmary throughout the school hours.
Emergency
For any emergency, the school has
arrangements with the local hospital which is located near the school. We also
have a tie-up with the same hospital, which conducts a health check once a
year. The children go through a dental, eye and ENT check-up. Our learners are
also examined by the pediatrician on a regular basis. Computerized records of
the medical history of each pupil are maintained by the school.