Nurse's Office

WELCOME

The Health Services Program here at Pascack Hills High School is part of the broader Pascack Valley Regional High School District. The Nurse's Office is designed to promote health and wellness within the community of students/families, staff, and administration. It is believed that the quality and the quantity of student learning is in direct proportion to the student's individual health needs and to his/her ability to adapt effectively to a multiplicity of conditions and situations. The Nurse's Office is designed to maximize the student's greatest health potential, providing the necessary services in the areas of emergency care, first aid, treatment of illnesses, referrals, and assistance in the self-management and treatment of chronic illnesses. The Nurse's Office also relies on current and accurate health related education and information. Services also promote and support healthy life skills, prevention; as well as referral and treatment options.

Ultimately, by advocating, this goal will empower students and their families to promote and direct our population in becoming increasingly responsible for their own health. Health support will be provided in making informed decisions regarding their physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and social health. The Certified School Nurse will also maintain position as liaison with other staff in the health services professions, the teaching staff, the building and coaching staff (for safety and environmental concerns), and with the High School Administration within the Regional District.

COVID19 Updated Guidance

Sept 2022

WHEN TO STAY HOME:

The New Jersey Department of Health recommends that students with the following symptoms or combination of symptoms be promptly isolated from others and excluded from school:

PLEASE STAY HOME AND NOTIFY YOUR NURSE IF YOUR CHILD HAS:

At least two of the following symptoms: fever (measure or subjective), chills, rigors (shivers), myalgia (muscle aches), headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion, or runny nose;

OR
At least one of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new olfactory disorder, or new taste disorder.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IF SYMPTOMS:

A medically supervised negative COVID19 PCR test or Rapid Antigen test is required to return to school for symptomatic individuals, even with an alternate diagnosis such as a positive strep or influenza swab. This requirement for testing is for all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status. We can not accept home tests at this time to rule out COVID19.
Please notify the attendance officer or the school nurse office if your child is exhibiting Covid-19 compatible symptoms.

IF COVID19 POSITIVE:

Please notify your school Nurse
Student will need to remain home for 5 days from symptom onset (symptom onset is considered day “0”)
Days 6-10: Students may return ONLY if no symptoms and fever free for 24 hours. They must wear a well fitted mask at all time, indoor and outdoors, during this time frame while at school.
Regardless of immunization status of other family members, those who are COVID 19 positive should be isolated from others in the household, if possible, for the full 10 days

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