Health Services

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USD 261's Health Services Department can assist with the health needs of children and coordinate with staff, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies by providing health care assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting to promote the maximum educational opportunity for all students. However, we believe that parents have the primary responsibility for their children's health, but together we can provide a safe and healthful school experience for your child.

The School Nurse or Health Aide in your child's school is your primary contact for your health concerns within the school setting. If you have any health concerns for your children that may impact their educational experience, please do not hesitate to contact your school nurse, health aide or principal. Also, please call or visit with your family physician or other healthcare providers concerning your child's health issues.

Children enjoy school more and learn better when they feel well and are healthy. Teachers can be most effective when they understand the health status and needs of their students and can adapt instructional programs accordingly.

If you have any questions or concerns about services available, please contact Gillian Macias, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Student Services at 554-2200 or email at [email protected].

• • Purpose: Stock epinephrine is intended for use in emergencies for any individual who experiences anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), especially those who may not have a personal epinephrine auto-injector on hand. An anaphylactic reaction can be life threating if not treated.
  • Location: Adult and junior strength EpiPens are located include in the nurse's office to allow for quick access.
  • Training: School staff have been trained to recognize the symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to properly administer epinephrine. 
  • Parental Notification: Parents will be notified immediately if their child requires the use of stock epinephrine.

• • Purpose: Stock Albuterol is intended for use for student's experiencing respiratory distress. Stock albuterol is a safe, lifesaving medication, for children experiencing respiratory distress. 
  • Location: A stock Albuterol inhaler is located in the nurse's office to allow for quick access.
  • Training: School staff have been trained to recognize the symptoms of respiratory distress and how to properly administer Albuterol. 
  • Parental Notification: For students experiencing mild to moderate respiratory distress, parental permission will be obtained prior to Albuterol administration. For students experiencing severe respiratory distress, 911 will be called, Albuterol will be administered, and parents will be notified imm
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• • Purpose: Stock Naloxone is intended for use in emergencies for any individual who is experiencing signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose. An opioid overdose can cause severe respiratory depression. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
  • Location: Nasal Naloxone is located include in the nurse's office to allow for quick access.
  • Training: School staff have been trained to recognize the symptoms of an opiod overdose and how to properly administer stock Naloxone.
  • Parental Notification: Parents will be notified immediately if their child requires the use of stock Naloxone.

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Health Services Department

1745 W. Grand
Haysville, KS 67060
Tel: 316-554-2200
Fax: 316-554-2330