MACCS 101
What was MACCS formerly known as?
What is Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Charter Schools
Where can we receive a copy of the employee handbook?
The Staff Portal
What is the name of MACCS' Medical consultant (School Physician)?
Deborah Niles, M.D, FAAFP
What should be documented on the medication log (MED2) if the student was present in school, but did not report to the nurse their medication?
"NS" for No Show
What immunizations are required upon enrollment for grades K-6?
4dtap, 4 polio, 3 hepB, 2 varicella, 2 MMR
True or False
A student comes in your office and is constantly scratching their hair. You notice that they have LICE. You should notify that parent of your findings and exclude child from school until they are gone.
False
When can shoes be worn during growth screenings?
NEVER
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The Chronic Illness list is due in the months of October and ________
March
What form is used to document health related exams performed at your school and pay examiners?
Healthcare Provider Timesheet
What other services does MACCS offer besides nursing?
Health education, Physical assessments, Oral health, and Mandated state screenings.
How many unexcused absences must one have acquired before they eliminate themselves from receiving the incentive fund?
8 days
Check temperature, get history of symptoms, assess nutritional intake, and bowel elimination. Offer fluids and encourage use of restroom are all part of the protocol for what common complaint?
Abdominal pain/stomachache
True or False
It is okay accept an MED-1 that is not signed by the parent/guardian
False
What immunizations are required for attendance in the 7th grade?
1 Tdap & 1 MCV
By what method of transmission does pertussis (whooping cough) spread?
Airborne droplets
What grades are required to submit proof of Physical examination?
Kindergarten, 1st, 6th and 11th grades
The nurse receives a call from a teacher who states states that one of her students is having a seizure in her classroom. The student has a hx of seizures with Diazepem (Diastat) available in the school health office. Upon arrival to the classroom you notice that the student is shaking violently on the ground. You are informed that the seizure started 5 minutes ago. The classroom is filled with students. According to the Seizure protocol what should the nurse do?
A. Clear the room and call 911.
B. Administer the ordered Diazepam(Diastat) and monitor student until he comes out of the seizure. Check vital signs after seizure ends and allow him to rest before returning to class.
C. Clear the room, administer the ordered Diazepam (Diastat), and call 911. Monitor student until EMS arrives and notify parent.
D. None of the above
C. Clear the room, administer the ordered Diazepam (Diastat), and call 911. Monitor student until EMS arrives and notify parent.
This form is required if a student needs Tylenol
Medication Consent Form
In what year did Mid-Atlantic Consortium of Charter School officially become known as "MACCS"?
2010
What form is needed when you have a missed punch?
Time and attendance verification form.
True or False
You don't have to call EMT if the parent says she is 5 minutes away
False
What documents should be included in your Medication Book?
Daily Double: What is the difference between the MED2 & MED3?
-Completed MED-1 forms
-MED 2's and 3's
-Emergency Action Plans
-IHP
-504's
-IEP with medical components
-Chronic Illness list
At the start of the school year, requests for proof of immunization letters go out twice. When should the notices be distributed? ( Initial (1st) letters)
5th & 10th day of school
How long is the exclusion period for conjunctivitis caused by bacteria?
24hrs after the start of antibiotic treatment
What materials should you have ready for the NP visit?
Populated Physical Exam Form
M34
Gloves, Pen Light, B/P Cuffs
Healthcare Provider Timesheet
True Or False
A student sensitive to Capri Sun fruit juice should be placed on the chronic illness list
False
However it should still be noted for the school admin.
This form is used to document a student's visit to the school health office.
M34
Name 10 schools that has a MACCS nurse.
Boys Latin-(Middle, High)
Esperanza Elementary, Middle, High)
Harambee
Keystone Academy
KIPP (EL, North, Octavius, Phila Prep, West, West Prep,)
Laboratory CS( Henry, Sedgley)
Mastery(Cleveland, Clymer, Douglass, Gratz,Hardy, Harrity, Lenfest, Mann, Pastorius, Pickett, Prep, Shoemaker, Thomas, Wister.
Multicultural Academy
Pan American CS
Hebrew CS
Richard Allen CS
SLACS I & II
Vision
WOLCS
Wissahickon CS (Awbury & Fernhill)
Young Scholars
Can you use a RTO form the day you call out?
Daily Double: When does a completed RTO excuse your time for the day(s).
NO
A student walks in your office experiencing Anaphylaxis, What do you do?
-Check ABC's (Airway, Breathing, and Circulation)
-Check for s/s of anaphylaxis (hives/rash, swelling of face or extremities, tingling of lips and mouth, etc.)
- Administer epinephrine as directed by individual's physician
-Call Ambulance(911)
-Notify Parent
Under what condition can you accept a prescription from a doctor to administer a temporary medication?
Everything that is listed on the MED -1 ( NAME, DOB, Medication, Dose, TIME, ROUTE, date that the medication administration will end, and Physician signature)
In what grade are students required to have 2nd dosage of MCV and how many doses are required if the first dose is not given before their 16th birthday?
12th Grade, One dose needed
Which of the following diseases are reportable to the state?
1. Impetigo
2.Meningococcal infection
3.Ringworm (Tinea)
4.Bed Bug Bites
Meningococcal infection
What information should appear on the Physical Exam form before the NP arrives?
Name
DOB
Grade
Information from Mandated Screenings ( HT, WT, BP, Hearing, Vision, and Scoliosis (6th grade)
Existing Chronic Conditions
Current medications
True or False
An asthmatic student with a pulse ox reading of 93% left their inhaler at home. The parent should be instructed to pick-up the student to go home and administer the medication or to bring the inhaler to the school and administer it to the student.
False
Call 911 (94% and below got to go). Notify the parent. Monitor student until EMS arrive.
You're eating lunch in your office and the principal comes in to ask you can you take a look at this student who scrapped their knee at recess. You ended your lunch early to provide care to the student. What form do you give that principal to be compensated for the lunch period?
Payment Voucher
What are the MACCS core values?
Accountability, Quality, Client centered, and Collaboration.
What are the 4 incentive fund requirements?
1. Employees must have an acceptable attendance record leading up to the request to access the fund.
2. Timely submission of monthly reports, requested documents and appropriate use of Telephony.
3. Employees must have attended the most recent mandatory staff meeting.
4. Employees must have worked their scheduled shift the day before and the day after the holiday or emergency school closing.
The below is a description of care for what type of injury?
1.Obtain history of accident
2.Check level of consciousness (ask name, address, grade)
3. If unconscious, DO NOT MOVE, CALL 911
4. Check for BP, PULSE, Respirations, pupils,(equal or unequal) color, headache, nausea, dizziness.
5.DO not medicate
6. Apply ICE to injury
7. Keep Student quiet and observe
8. Notify parent of head injury precautions
9. If student is dizzy, sleepy, disoriented, nauseated, vomiting has blurred vision, notify parent, advise immediate medical care or call 911, if indicated.
HEAD INJURY
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MED 1 form expire on ____________
JUNE 30th
True or False
Students who do not have the varicella vaccine may have to be excluded from school if there's a chickenpox outbreak.
Daily Double: What determines exclusion?
True
What is the exclusion period for a child with HAND FOOT MOUTH disease?
Exclusion required only if there are weeping blisters that cannot be covered or drooling with active mouth blisters
True or False
Blood pressure is obtained during screenings for K, 1st, & 2nd
False
A student with diabetes is complaining of sweating, shaking and dizziness. What do you do?
Stay with student
Follow Emergency Action Plan
If MED-1 is on file follow it
Test blood sugar
Give a hard piece of candy, orange juice, soda ect..
Notify parent
Complete M34
Document the incident
What forms and documents are distributed to parents within the first 30 days of school?
Welcome Back Letter
Medication Consent forms
MED-1's
Physical/ Dental requests
Notice of immunization noncompliance