STUDENT BLOOD INCIDENTS AFFECTING DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AT SCHOOL

The Illinois Department of Labor adopted the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) regulations on bloodborne pathogens in January, 1993.  Students who are involved in a blood incident (exposure of a student's blood to any school district employee in any manner in which a student's blood could have penetrated non-intact skin, eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes) may be requested to have their blood tested for bloodborne pathogens (human immunodeficiency virus -HIV and hepatitis B virus -HBV) at the expense of the school district.  Parents or guardians will be asked to allow their child to be tested.  All laws pertaining to confidentiality will be followed.  The OHSA regulations apply only to students who have blood incidents with school district employees.  The OHSA regulations do not apply to students who are exposed to other students’ blood.  All questions pertaining to this policy should be directed to the Superintendent.

CONTAGIONS

Any student identified as having head lice will be sent home.  All lice and eggs must be removed from the child’s hair before he or she will be allowed to return to school. The Medical Aide will examine the child to ascertain his/her eligibility to return to school. No student will be allowed to attend school with any noticeable rash or skin condition unless a physician's note is on file stating the student has a non-contagious condition.  Any noticeable lesion or wound that shows signs of drainage must be covered with a dressing.

HOMEBOUND / HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION

The home/hospital program is provided for a minimum of five (5) hours per week to any student with a health or physical impairment.  The student's physician must complete a medical certification form to verify that the student will be absent from school for more than two (2) consecutive weeks. Parents or guardians of students who are in need of services should contact the building counselor for specifics.

 

         

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING

 Section 4 of  The Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act states "Any...school personnel...having reasonable cause to believe a child known to them in their professional capacity may be an abused child or a neglected child shall immediately report or cause a report to be made to the Department..., they shall notify the person in charge...that such report has been made."  The report shall be made immediately by calling 1-800-252-2873.  This number is the Child Abuse Hotline that has been established by the Department of Children and Family Services for the reporting of child abuse/neglect situations