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accompany the student to the hospital along with a copy of the student’s
DoDEA Form 600 – Student Registration.
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Apply a cool compress or ice pack to the injured site, for comfort, if
warranted.
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Assess for any lacerations, which should be gently cleansed with soap and
water. Apply a cover bandage if necessary.
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Indicate all findings, to include negative findings using the approved
DoDEA SIS.
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Notify the sponsor/parent/guardian, emergency contact or sponsor’s
command by phone that a head injury has occurred.
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Encourage the sponsor/parent/guardian /guardian to seek medical
attention, should any of the school nurse’s assessment indicate warning
signs that would necessitate urgent medical care.
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A SHSM Form H-4-11 (Head Injury Notification Sheet) should accompany
the student as they either return to class or go home with their
parent/guardian.
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Should the incident warrant an accident report, complete via DoDEA’s
Web-based reporting system. See
Section D: D-4(Incident Reporting)
and SHSM Form H-7 (Accident/Injury Reporting) for more information.
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If signs and symptoms are not present the student may return to the
classroom. Notify the teacher if the student returns to class.
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School nurse observations for delayed symptoms will continue while the
student is in school.
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Student will be instructed to return to the school health office for warning
signs as discussed.
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Teacher will be notified to return student to school health office or call for
immediate assistance from the school nurse should the student exhibit
any signs and symptoms that warrant further assessment.
In most cases, a concussion will not significantly limit a student’s participation in
school; however, in some cases, a concussion can affect multiple aspects of a student’s
ability to participate, learn, and perform well in school. Ensuring student safety and
success, students returning to school after a concussion require a collaborative
approach among school, health care providers, parents, and student. Accommodations
may be needed if symptoms persist; Section 504 Plan can be developed and
implemented for the student with (temporary or permanent) disability that impacts their
performance in any manner. Periodic monitoring of the student’s symptoms by the
school nurse should continue as long as symptoms are present. Encourage the student
to report any problems and to share how things are going, and any symptoms the
student may be experiencing.
Students who suffered a concussion may NOT resume sport activities until the
primary care provider signed and dated a written medical clearance note stating that