Head Lice Clause Samples

Head Lice. If a student is found to have nits, parents will be immediately notified to pick up their child(ren) from school. The student will not be allowed to return to school until the child has received head lice treatment for at least 24 hours and the Principal or designee has determined that the student is “nit free”. Notification will be sent to all students in the affected grade(s). Parents are encouraged to check their children during the next several weeks after the notice is received.

Head Lice. If your child is persistently scratching their head, examine their hair and scalp for lice and nits (small white eggs). If found, your child must be treated with an OTC lice treatment or a prescription treatment. Please advise the school nurse if lice have been found so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent spread and re–infestation. A student who has had head lice may return to school when live lice are no longer present. Mater Christi does not require COVID-19 testing. If a student is feeling unwell, they should remain home until they are fever free for 24 hours, symptoms have improved and they are feeling well enough to actively participate in the school day. If you choose to test for COVID-19, the same protocol for returning to school should be used regardless of the test rest. If a student has come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are not required to test. If a student has come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, they are not required to stay home from school unless they have symptoms of illness that require them to miss school. Mater Christi School provides an allergen safe and supportive school environment through appropriate accommodations, ensuring that each student is provided every opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities. An allergen safe environment is an environment in which reasonable precautions have been identified and undertaken to minimize exposure to identified allergens. It does not mean an environment guaranteed to be free of the allergen. The Individualized Health Plan (IHP) is created by the registered nurse in cooperation with the healthcare provider and the parent/guardian. The purpose of the IHP is to provide clear and simple instructions to faculty and staff in supervision of the student in order to keep the student safe until appropriate medical assistance arrives. Part of the IHP requires the parent to provide a note from a medical provider indicating the allergies and relative management. Mater Christi School recognizes and acknowledges it is impossible to completely avoid or control the introduction of allergens into our school environment. Emphasis is placed on reducing a child’s risk of exposure to allergens, planning individualized support and accommodations and having an appropriate response plan in the event of an exposure to the allergen. The safety of students with medically documented life threatening allergies or dietary conditions at Mater Christi Sc...

Head Lice. Incubation Requirements for Returning Period to School Students may not return to school until completely free of all eggs or lice, or until the child is permitted to return to school with proof of treatment from a doctor or Metro Health Department stating that the child is lice or nit free. St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ School has a nit-free policy. Once a confirmed case of lice or nits has been reported to the school office the following procedure is followed:

Head Lice. The Health Department requires that where a child has head lice, he or she should not return to school until appropriate treatment has commenced. YES NO

Head Lice. It is not uncommon for there to be outbreaks of head lice amongst children at primary school, but with your support we can try to reduce them. However, this is not possible unless we have the support of all parents/carers. When we become aware that a child has head lice, you will receive a letter via ‘parent mail’ or, if you are not signed up for it, a copy will go in your child’s book bag advising you of the situation and asking you to check your child’s hair and treat it. You will also need to check and, if necessary, treat all other children in your family. It is important to note that eggs can take up to 3 days to hatch, so whilst you may not see head lice in their hair on the first inspection, you should continue to check for several days to ensure that none appear. • If you find that your child has head lice, please ensure that all living lice are removed from their hair before returning them to school. If you do not wish to use commercially available products or have none to hand, conditioner is a very effective alternative. Put a substantial amount of conditioner on to damp hair and comb through with a nit comb to remove lice and eggs. Further information and help can be found on the NHS nits website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/conditions/Head-lice/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Head Lice. Pediculosis, (head lice), is a common child hood problem. It is not a disease. It is a nuisance. When a child gets lice, it does not indicate neglect on the part of parents and does not indicate that the child has not been kept clean. It just means that the child has had head-to-head contact with someone who has live lice. This is the most common mode of transmission. Less common transmission occurs with sharing of personal hair objects, towels, pillows, clothes, headphones, and from furniture. Most transmission occurs in the home environment. Schools are NOT a common source of head lice. One cannot get head lice from sitting next to someone in class, using common bathrooms, eating in the cafeteria, or from walking by.  Symptoms: Lice are sometimes difficult to detect. A close examination should be made if you observe your child scratching his/her head or is complaining of itching. Look for tiny pearl-like eggs (nits) attached to the hair near the scalp. (Unlike dandruff, nits cannot be easily “flicked” off, but must be pulled from the hair shaft with fingernails.) Usually the nits first appear above and behind the ears and near the neckline.  Treatment: You may wish to contact your doctor if you suspect your child has lice. One treatment is a prescription shampoo. There are several over-the-counter nonprescription shampoos on the market. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product you use. Your pharmacist can help you with these. Special ▇▇▇▇▇ are available for removing all nits after the shampoo treatment. They usually are included in the shampoo package. This combing needs to be done daily for at least two weeks. After your child has been treated, bed linens, pillows, towels and clothing should be washed in hot water. All mattresses, carpets, draperies, upholstered furniture, and stuffed toys should be thoroughly vacuumed. Two reasons for treatment failure are improper use of treatment and insufficient time combing to remove nits.  School Attendance: Children will not be excluded from school. “No nits” policies are unnecessary. Parental screening is extremely important in the control of head lice. School screenings have no significant effect on head lice incidence. Parents of a child with lice need to contact families of children who have recently visited or who were visited by their child.

Head Lice. Students who have head lice or nits (eggs) must be picked up from school for the remainder of the day. In order to return to school, students must be free of live bugs and nits and be checked in through the health office. Under normal circumstances, students should be out of school for only one day for the treatment of lice and removal of nits. Rash: Students who develop an unidentified rash at school must be picked up for the remainder of the day. Students with unidentified rashes must have a physician’s statement verifying that they are not contagious in order to attend school. In order to attend school after having chicken pox, all blisters must be crusted over. This may take a week or longer. Diarrhea: Students who have diarrhea at school must be picked up for the remainder of the day and are required to stay home the next day. Students must be symptom-free without the aide of medication prior to returning to school.

Head Lice. When it is reported or suspected that a student may have head lice, the student will be discreetly sent to the health office. The Health Aide or School Nurse will examine the student’s head for evidence of live lice. If a student is found to have live lice, the family will be contacted by the Health Aide or School Nurse and will be assisted in developing a treatment plan.

Head Lice. If a student is suspected of having head lice, this student will be inspected by the school nurse or designee.