Nurse

Welcome to the DMS Health Office 

Health Office Phone Number: 603-516-7287

Health Office Fax: 603-516-8462

 

 

DMS School Nurse: Tracy Demers                   [email protected]

District Float Nurse at DMS: Jessi Kuehl         [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Sonata Snow          [email protected]

 

ABOUT THE HEALTH OFFICE:  We are on duty during school hours (7:10-2:20) and available to students who become ill or injured during school hours. The health office is also available to parents with questions regarding their children and/or school health policies. We welcome and encourage calls to update us regarding your child’s health concerns and needs.

 

SCHOOL ENTRY INTO DOVER SCHOOLS: Upon entrance to a Dover school, children are required to have and submit up-to-date immunizations and a current physical exam (within the past year) per the State of New Hampshire.

 

SCHOOL ENTRY INTO 7^TH GRADE:  In accordance with NH State Immunization Requirements, all students will require a TDAP vaccine to enter 7^th grade.  This vaccine is often given once a child reaches age 10.  The school will require documentation of that vaccine administration for them to enter 7^th grade.  When your child receives that vaccine, please send in a record of that vaccination.  If we have not received it prior to entry to 7^th grade you will receive notification. 

 

IMMUNIZATIONS:  Please reference the NH State Immunization Requirements if you have any questions regarding immunizations.   The Religious Exemption form is linked below if needed.   

 

ILLNESS:   To ensure a healthy environment we ask that students who have had diarrhea, vomiting, and/or a temperature over l00 degrees should be kept home until free from symptoms, without the aid of medication, for not less than 24 hours.  A child with a bacterial infection that can be spread to other children (strep throat, impetigo, etc.) must be on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school. 

 

EMERGENCY PLANS 

IF YOUR CHILD HAS ASTHMA, ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS OR SEIZURES

Your child needs an EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN at school. These emergency plans are the tools needed to keep your child healthy.  Each school year a new plan is required. The plan must be signed by both the parent/guardian and the Health Care Provider. Forms must be completed and brought into the health office (along with any required medications) before the first day of school. Links to blank Emergency Action Plans are provided below.

• Allergy Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan

 

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

Over the counter medications

If your child may require over the counter medication during school, the parent/guardian must sign a medication authorization form. Signed forms and medications can be brought into the health office.  All over the counter medications must be dispensed from the health office and be in the original containers and labeled with your child’s name. 

 

Prescription Medications

If your child needs prescription medication to be administered during school hours, please note the following:

Medication must be in a pharmacy labeled bottle with the student’s name & correct dosage,and contain only enough medication for one (1) month. Medication must be brought-in by a responsible adult. A written letter by your child's doctor which includes student's name, date of the order, the name and signature of prescriber and contact numbers, medication name, route and dosage of medication, diagnosis (if not a violation of confidentiality), directions/ frequency and time of administration, and possible side effects must accompany the prescription. We can accept this written letter from your provider, or the form linked below can be given to the provider to complete.  Please ask the pharmacy to divide the medication into two bottles, one for home and one for school. 

 

 

 

Please reach out anytime with any concerns regarding your child's health and wellness.