Healthy Students Learn Better at Hope School
Health Office Information:
(714) 220-4199 ext 47651 phone
(714) 220-4525 fax
Maria Gomez, RN
Head School Nurse
Rochelle Perkins, RN
Substitute Head Nurse
Brianna Vidales , LVN
School Nurse
The Health Office staff at Hope School is here to advocate for health.
We believe healthy students learn better and we can often assist with accessing health care.
About Us
Hope School is staffed with two nurses, a Registered Nurse and a License Vocational Nurse, who are on campus from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm daily. The primary role of the School Nurses is to provide basic first aid for unexpected injuries, to assist with medications when it is determined they must be given at school; and to maintain health records on all students enrolled.
Health Office Visits
Except in the case of an emergency, all students must have a pass from their teacher to visit the Health Office. Walk-in's during passing period will be returned to class for a pass.
Communication with the Attendance and Health Office is important. No student will be allowed to leave with another person (even a relative) unless that person is listed as an emergency contact if the parent/guardian cannot be reached first. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep their emergency contact information current.
Medications
All medications and/or forms should be taken directly to the Health Office. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach Maria Gomez or Patti Balogh, our school nurses. By law, the school cannot administer any medication, including over the counter medication, or medical treatment (ie: G-Tube Feeding or Tracheostomy Care) without parent permission and a physician's order. We can assist you with this process, simply contact us.
In compliance with Ed. Code Section 49423, no medication will be accepted or administered at school without all of the following conditions being met:
1. A written statement signed by the licensed authorized health care provider/dentist specifying the reason for the medication, the name, dosage, time, route, side effect; and specific instructions for emergency treatment must be on file at school.
2. A signed request from the parent/guardian must be on file at school.
3. Medication must be delivered to the school by the parent/guardian or other responsible adult.
4. Medication must be in your child's original, labeled pharmacy container written in English.
5. All liquid medication must be accompanied by an appropriate measuring device.
6. If pill splitting is required to obtain the correct dose of medication to be administered, only pills that are scored may be split, scored pills may be split in half only, and a commercial pill splitting device should be used for correct splitting.
7. Over the counter medication that has been prescribed by an authorized health care provider must be in its original container.
8. A separate form is required for each medication.
Request for Medication Form see resource box below
Please let the Health Office know if your child has a Life Threatening illness such as diabetes, seizure disorders, or severe allergies (Bees/Food/Medication). We want to be prepared to provide safe care for your child.
To enable us to provide safe care for your child at school, please submit the required, completed form(s):
PARENT/ GUARDIAN AND AUTHORIZED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REQUEST FOR MEDICATION
DIABETIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FORMS (coming soon)
Please contact us for any questions you may have:
Maria Gomez, RN//Rochelle Perkins, RN or Brianna Vidales, LVN
Phone: (714) 220-4199 ext. 47651
Fax: (714) 220-4525