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900 South Main Street
Bel Air, Maryland 21014-4199
Phone: 410-638-4175
Fax (Wakefield): 410-638-4319
Fax (Homestead): 410-638-4317

Substitute Teaching: 410-588-5238
School Emergencies: 410-638-4242
Harford County Public Schools Web Site

HEALTH SERVICES AT HOMESTEAD WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GENERAL HEALTHROOM GUIDELINES

School Nurses
Mary Nasuta, RN, BSN
Barrie Somerfield, RN

Both buildings of HWES are staffed with a full time nurse. The nurses may be reached by phone, fax or e-mail during normal school hours.

Phone- 410-638-4175
Wakefield
Fax- 410-638-4319
E-mail- mary.nasuta(at)hcps.org

Homestead
Fax - 410-639-4317
E-mail- barrie.somerfield(at)hcps.org

MEDICATION PROCEDURES:All medications should be given to students at home whenever possible. However, if it is necessary for a student to receive mediation while in school, the following procedure must be adhered to for both prescription medications and over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, cold and allergy medications and medicated lotions or creams.

• A complete written physician order must be provided to the school (orders may be faxed).
• The parent/guardian must give written permission to administer any medication.
• The medication must be in the original labeled contained and include the student’s name, name of medication, physician’s name, date, dose and directions for administration.
• A student is NOT permitted to transport or have any medication in his possession unless self-carry permission is granted through the office of Health Services.
• A copy of the medication policy and administration form (PS-H14) is available to download from the HWES website.

WHEN TO KEEP AN SICK CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL: Although it may seem obvious, children should not go to school when they may be contagious to others or when they are too sick to learn. As a general rule, students should stay home if they have:

• Fever over 100 degrees. Children should be fever free for 24 hours without medication.
• Vomiting/Diarrhea. Children should remain home until they have stopped having vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.
• Strep throat. Students should be under treatment for 24 hours.
• Eye Infections. Students should seek medical care if their eyes are red, itchy or have drainage.
• Suspected skin infections or lice which may be contagious. Children with suspected chicken pox, scabies, ringworm etc. should seek medical attention before returning to school.

FOOD ALLERGIES: HWES follows the recommendations of the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network and strives to keep each student safe. Copies of the allergy guidelines for the school and for classrooms with food allergic students are sent home at the beginning of each school year and are downloadable from the HWES website.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: Vision and hearing screening is completed on all PreK, K and 3rd and 5th grade students, as well as students new to Harford County Public Schools. Teachers and parents may also refer any student who may be having difficulty with vision or hearing. If you have any concerns, please consult your school nurse.