Topic outline

• General
  

  General

  Hopkins West Junior High
  
  Health Services
  Licensed School Nurse: Mary Jo Martin, RN
  email: mary.jo.martin@hopkinsschools.org
  Phone: 952-988-4405
  Fax: 952-988-4411

  • Meet Mrs. Martin Page
  • The Role of a Licensed School Nurse File
• Newsworthy
  

  Newsworthy

  

  Information about recent events or happenings of interest at West Junior High and in the Hopkins School District Community.

  Heads Up to Schools: Know Your Concussion ABCs

  A—Assess the situation
  B—Be alert for signs and symptoms
  C—Contact a health care professional

  Not only are we seeing more concussion in youth, but we now understand more about the pathophysiology and necessary recovery for this mild traumatic brain injury. 

  If your student sustains a concussion, it is crucial for them to be evaluated and treated by a trained healthcare provider. As with any health/medical condition, please make sure you obtain detailed medical documentation to submit to the school. It has become evident that concussed individuals need modification of their school day in order to recover most expeditiously.

  Informational links:

  • Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports - A Fact Sheet for Athletes File
  • Know Your Concussion ABC's - A Fact Sheet for Parents File
• Commonly Used Forms
  

  Commonly Used Forms

  These forms are provided for your convenience. Click on the link to download these commonly used forms in the Health Office.

  • MHSL Sports Physical Form File
  • Medication Administration Consent Form File
  • Emergency Contact and Health Information Form File
• Immunizations
  

  Immunizations

  To go to school in Minnesota, students must show they've had the required immunizations or file a legal exemption with the school. To claim an exemption, complete one of the waivers with appropriate signatures on the Pupil Immunization Record. A health care provider must sign medical exemptions. Conscientious exemptions must be signed by th parent/guardian and notarized.

  • Are Your Kids Ready For School? File
  • Estan Sus Hilos Listos Para La Escuela? File
  • Carruurtaadu Diyaar ma u Tahay Iskuul? File
  • Student Immunization Form File
• Medication at School
  

  Medication at School

  • Some students may require medication to be administered during the school day.
    
    Policy
    

    • The administration of medication by school personnel to students in school shall be done only with written authorization and direction of a physician for prescription drugs and with written authorization and direction of a parent/guardian for over the counter drugs.
    • Prescription medication bottles should include physician's name and pharmacy name.
    • All medications, prescription and nonprescription medications must be in their original container.
    • Medication that is not FDA approved will not be administered in school.
    • It is acceptable for secondary students with asthma to carry inhalers. Elementary students should keep inhalers in the Health Office unless specific written permission to carry the inhaler is received from the physician and the parent/guardian.
    • Students are only allowed to take medication in school when it is given to them by the school nurse in the health office.
    • Parents are required to fill out a medication form for the school nurse.
    • Compliance with the conditions listed above must be renewed each year.
      

  • Medication Administration Consent Form File
• Health Promotion
  

  Health Promotion

   
  Information that is designed to promote the overall health of  students and their families.

  • Healthy Eating Folder
  • Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Suspect Your Teen is Using Drugs or Drinking? File
  • Parents. The Anti Drug - Conversations: What To Say File
  • Drug Guide for Parents File
  • Take Charge of Your Health - Teens File
  • Healthy Sleep Habits

  • How Much Sleep Do I Need? URL

    Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. Getting the right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports without stumbling. Unfortunately, though, many teens don't get enough sleep.

  • Top 10 Healthy Sleep Habits for Children and Teenss File
• Health Care Resources
  

  Health Care Resources

   
  Tools to support children and their families in their search for more information on health related topics.
  

  • General Information
  • Kids Health URL
  • Bandaids and Blackboards URL
  • Healthfinder: A guide to Reliable Health Information URL
  • Minnesota Poison Control Center URL
  • All Hazards Preparedness
  • ECHO - Emergency and Community Health Outreach - advisories and emergency alerts in multiple languages URL
  • Minnesota Department of Health URL
  • American Red Cross URL
• Staff Resources
  

  Staff Resources

  • Tutorial on Food Allergies/Epi Pen Administration URL

    Teachers: Please watch this 6 minute video clip on the administration of Epi Pen for life threatening allergic reactions.

  • Tutorial for Life Threatening Allergic Reactions Assignment
  • Food Allergy/Epi Pen Quiz

    Teachers: Please complete the post test to demonstrate your understanding of the Epi pen training.

  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training File

    Teachers: Please review contents of bloodborne pathogen powerpoint and complete the quiz for your annual review. 

  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training Quiz

    Teachers: Please complete the bloodborne pathogen training quiz to demonstrate your understanding of bloodborne pathogen transmission and universal precautions.

  • Primer on Type 1 Diabetes URL

    A 9.5 minute educational video about type 1 diabetes signs, symptoms, and treatment featuring kids/teens with the disease.