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Contagious Diseases:
Children who have contagious diseases must be kept out of school until the
contagious period is over. The program should be notified if a communicable
disease is suspected.
First Aid: First Aid is
provided, if needed to children who are injured at school. If a child becomes
ill at school, the parents are contacted immediately. The Early Childhood
Center provides
transportation home. In the event of an emergency the parents is notified and
the child is taken to I.H.S for emergency care.
Medication: Only medication that
is ordered by the Physician or Dentist will be given at school. Medication
request forms are available at the Early
Childhood Center
and must be filled out by the parent.
Parental Responsibility Agreement:
Blackfeet Early Childhood
Center needs all Health
Screening/Exams to be completed for your child to meet our programs Federal
Performance Standards. If this is not done, our program would be put out of
compliance. Parents are responsible for treatment on ALL Health needs
identified during screening/exams. This is important for your child’s health,
now and in the future. We ask that you bring documentation of screenings,
exams, and immunizations when needed. If your child needs treatment or follow
up care it is your responsibility to schedule the appointments needed.
Contact:
Carol
Bird,
Health Manager 0-3
Terry Archambault, Health
Supervisor
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Physical Exam:
All children entering the Early
Childhood Center
are required to have a physical exam. Any follow-up care needed is the
parent’s responsibility. A current Indian Health Service (IHS) health consent
form must be signed by the parent yearly.
Immunizations: All students
entering are required to have up to date immunizations (diptheria,
tetanus and pertusses (DPT) at least four doses;
Polio at least three doses given after the first birthday. Hepatitis A &
B, three doses, birth to 6 mo. Varicella, one dose). It is the responsibility
of the parent to provide the school with this documentation.
Screenings: All children are
weighed and measured 3 times a year. Children have a vision screening through
Indian Health Service (IHS) Optometrist. If the child should miss the
screening, the Pre-School Vision Screening Tool is used at the Early Childhood Center.
If a child fails this screening the parent(s) are notified to take their
child to Indian Health Service (IHS) for further testing. Glasses can be
purchased through Indian Health Service (IHS). Hearing screening is conducted
by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Audiologist. Children who need to have
medical testing are referred to the ENT Clinic at Indian Health Service
(IHS).
Dental: The Indian Health
Service (IHS), Dental Clinic provides screening/exam’s for oral health
problems (B.B.T.D., caries, mouth deformation, etc.) annually. Dental exams
determine treatment needed by Early
Childhood Center
children. A parent/guardian is required to be at all dental appointments.
Indian Health Service (IHS) Dental Professionals provide education to staff,
parents, and students through dentist/dental hygienist/dental assistant on:
Oral Hygiene-brushing, rubber tipping.,
Effects/hazards of tobacco abuse, Healthy snacks and food choices, Blackfeet
Dental Curriculum, and Bright Smiles, Bright Futures.
Mental Health: Children
receive needed mental health services to improve their health and well being. When needed, consultation of training from
Indian Health Service (IHS) will be provided. A mental health social worker
is available to Early
Childhood Center
for consultation and to work with individual children. Indian Health Service
(IHS) and Public School Special Services will provide teachers with
suggestions for improving social, emotional, and cognitive growth for
individual children showing potential delays in growth. Teachers and families
are provided with information on normal mental health development and
specific stimulation for children with mental problems. All classroom staff are familiar with the Mental Health Curriculums. The
curriculums allow additional support to children and their families.
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