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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
D-1 School Health Office Equipment and Supplies
The school health office serves as a functional area to meet the health and first
aid needs of students, staff, and visitors. The principal, school supply clerk and
supporting military treatment facility are the usual sources of school health office
equipment and supplies. The Inter-Service Support Agreement (ISSA) generally outlines
support services and supplies provided by the local MTF.
D-1-1
School Health Office Equipment and Supplies
The school nurse will inventory and stock the health office with equipment
pertinent to the school population. Equipment commonly found in DoDEA school
nurses’ offices may include the following:
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Audiometer
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Beam balanced weight scale
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Consumable medical supplies (see list below)
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Cot with washable surface
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Crutches
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Electronic thermometer
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Emergency evacuation bag or rolling case containing minimum First Aid supplies
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Lockable desk
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Lockable file cabinets for student health files
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Lockable storage cupboards for supplies, equipment and medication
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Ophthalmoscope
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Otoscope
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Pulse Oximeter
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Reflex hammer
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Refrigerator with freezer large enough for ice packs
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Sphygmomanometer (with adult, obese, and child cuff sizes)
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Stadiometer
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Stethoscope
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Tympanometer
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Vision screening equipment for appropriate grade level(s), such as Sloan Letters
Chart, HOTV, and LEA Symbol Charts
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Washable room divider or screen
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Wheelchair
D-1-2
Consumable Medical Supplies
Suggested consumable medical supplies that are commonly found in DoDEA
school nurses’ offices (but that are not required) include, but are not limited to, the
following: