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The school nurse is available on a daily basis for assessment
and counseling regarding health issues. It is important
that students come during non-academic times, except in an
emergency situation. Students are required to have
a pass from the teacher of the period in which they are visiting
the nurse. Students who become ill during the school
day must see the nurse for dismissal. The nurse will
make arrangements with a parent or emergency contact and
a dismissal pass will be issued. The pass then needs
to be stamped by the SAO office before the student leaves
school. All accidents occurring at school must be reported
to the teacher and the nurse before leaving school.
The Nurse's office is open Monday thru
Friday 7:30-1:30, 2:05-2:50, and by appointment.
The Nurse Practitioner is onsite Mon and Tues 7:30 - 2:30, and Thurs 7:30 - 1:30
- All medication, prescription and non-prescription alike,
must be kept in the Student Health Center. Written permission
from the doctor and a parent/guardian is required for the nurse or her
staff to administer medications. A medication
permission form is available as a pdf
file. Medications must
be sent to school in the original bottle. For prescription medications the prescription bottle may serve as a doctor's order. If a student
is on long-term prescription medication that is to be administered
by the Student Health Center staff, the prescribing doctor
must complete a Permission to Administer Medication form.
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Mission:
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- To provide access to urgent medical care,
preventive and behavioral health services
to students who would otherwise not receive
care.
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- Goals:
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- To join MSAD #75 in its dedication to develop
confident, healthy life-long learners.
- To emphasize the role health and fitness
play in confidence, interest, energy and ability
to learn.
- Enable students to practice behaviors that
lead to personal wellness.
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- This program is in addition to the traditional
school nurse services. As always,
there are no charges associated with school
nurse visits. The Nurse Practitioner and the
school nurse work closely together to provide
the best service to students.
- The School Based Health Center is located
in the Nurse's office, and is staffed by an
administrative assistant. The Nurse Practitioner who sees patients
three days per week, and is also available
by phone if circumstances warrant.
- Enrollment
forms and information release
forms are sent home on the first day of school.
We accept new members throughout the school
year. Forms are available in the School Based
Health Center, nurse's office, SAO, Guidance
department, and online, below.
- Appointments can be made directly with the
administrative assistant or through the school
nurse. Every effort will be made to schedule
all appointments during study halls or during
a time that least impacts the student's schedule.
- Cooperative contract with Keri Chaput, LCSW to provide
all mental health services. She will require
separate forms for consent and insurance information.
They do bill all insurance and may require
co-pays as required by your insurance plan.
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Services:
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- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses (sore
throat, bronchitis, injuries, rashes etc.)
- On site lab tests for strep throat, urine
tests, anemia
- Referral to hospital for lab and X-ray services
- Management of chronic conditions (asthma,
diabetes, headaches, acne etc.)
- School sports and camp physicals
- Coordination of care with student¹s
primary care provider
- Referral to specialists as needed
- Assistance with tobacco cessation/ quit smoking
classes available
- Alcohol and substance abuse referrals
- Counseling services provided by Keri Chaput, LCSW
- Assistance in acquiring MaineCare
- Assistance in finding a primary care provider
if needed
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Eligibility:
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- With permission of parent or guardian,
students of Mt. Ararat High School . Staff are welcome by appointment.
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| Hours: |
- The Nurse Practitioner is available on:
Monday 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m
Thursday 8 a.m. - noon
or by appointment.
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| Payment / Billing |
- The is no fee for the health office. .
- MaineCare will be billed for services at
the health center. Certain Anthem, Aetna, and
Cigna plans may be billed for services this
year under a pilot program negotiated with
the insurance companies. No referrals or co
pays are needed.
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Additional Information
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| Parents/Guardians are
very welcome to call the SBHC or the School Nurse
for any questions or concerns regarding their child's
health. Maine State Laws regarding parental consent
for care are the same as they are at your doctor's
office; parental consent is not required for the
treatment of drug abuse, pregnancy testing and
testing for and treating sexually transmitted diseases. |
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MSAD 75 School Based
Health Center
73 Eagles Way, Topsham Maine 04086
For more information, please call 725-0143
Lori Brodsky, Family Nurse Practitioner
Keri Chaput, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Marla Blake, RN,
M.Ed, School Nurse
Kim Smith, RN,
Administrative Assistant
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March 23, 2007
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