West Island School has a full time nurse/school health professional, who is on duty during school hours and is based in the Medical Room on the 5th floor, A Block.
The Health Professional provides care to both students and staff. Students who are unwell or injured at school should see the nurse and must obtain permission to leave school, if it is deemed medically necessary. Parents will be informed and students must sign out at reception. All visits to the medical room are recorded.
Health information, education and advice will be disseminated and delivered throughout the year from school, ESF, EDB and Centre for Health Protection. The Health Professional ensures that the medical information on Gateway is updated and shared confidentiality with staff, as needed for student safety. Therefore, parents are required to update their child's medical records by logging into the Parent Gateway and informing the school of any changes to their child's medical condition.
Medication
Students with medical conditions that require emergency medication are advised to keep spare medication in the medical room. Where possible, daily prescription medication must be taken at home.
To protect your child, we do not prescribe or provide any medication. If a student is required to take medication during the school day, the completed Medical Authorisation Form together with the prescription and medication should be given to the nurse.
Medical Room Policies
To maintain health and safety at school, the following policies avoid the spread of communicable diseases, as advised by the Centre for Health Protection.