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School Health
The Office of Nursing employs a Deputy Chief Nurse for School Health who serves as a consultant to school nurses in Georgia and others who assist with the oversite of school health programs in public, private, and parochial schools.
- Provides leadership, training, and consultation for school nursing practice and public health to school districts and public health departments.
- Collaborates across program disciplines within the Department of Public Health to promote the physical, social, emotional, and educational growth of children and adolescents in the school setting.
- Serves as a resource for school screening requirements including Form 3300 and scoliosis.
- For more information about school health nursing and resources:
[email protected]
Administration of Epinephrine and Albuterol/Levalbuterol
This toolkit provides local schools or school districts with guidelines in the development and implementation of policies related to stock Epinephrine Auto‐Injector and stock Albuterol/Levalbuterol in the school setting. The toolkit specifically addresses:
- Medication administration
- Development of the Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Action Plan
- Stock Epinephrine in the School Setting for Treatment of Perceived Anaphylaxis
- Stock Albuterol/Levalbuterol in the School Setting for Treatment of Perceived Respiratory Distress
Toolkit
for the Administration of Epinephrine and Albuterol/Levalbuterol in the School Setting
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis screening, authorized by O.C.G.A § 20-2-772 (2021), is required in at least 2 grade levels, usually 6th and 8th grades. During the 2021-22 school year, Scoliosis Screening Form #4400 was added as an option to document scoliosis screening requirements.
Page last updated 10/21/2024