Health Exclusion Policy
Policy details
| Detail | Policy details |
|---|---|
| Policy name | Health Exclusion Policy |
| Policy owner(s) | AdM (SickBay) - Falguni Jariwala |
| Policy executioner(s) | HRT, Mentor/Single Subject Teacher, TL, PO, SB Team. |
| Approver | CMO - Nirav Shah AdM (SickBay) - Falguni Jariwala |
| Objective | To standardize the health-related exclusion of students. To minimise the spread of any infectious disease to other students. |
| Value(s) | Responsible: Students will maintain a high standard of behaviour by adhering to the values & principles and respecting the rights of others. |
| Applicable | All students and parents |
| Rationale | If a student is identified as having any health-related condition which requires immediate temporary exclusion and is necessary until the student is normal. Parents’ cooperation in health matters will be greatly appreciated and if unwell students remain home it will prevent the spread of communicable diseases. This will mean fewer missed classes/work days and illnesses for students and staff. |
| Frequency | As and when a student gets infected by an infectious disease. |
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Designation |
|---|---|
| SB | SickBay |
| HoS | Head of School |
| DHoS | Deputy Head of School |
| HoS(D) | Head of School Designate |
| CMO | Chief Manager Operations |
| AdM (SB) | Admin Manager (SickBay) |
| AdM | Admin Manager |
| HRT | Home Room Teacher |
| PoC | Process Coordinator |
| TL | Team Leader |
| SBIC | SickBay InCharge |
| Nurse | Nurse |
Symptoms & general instructions
Certain symptoms in children may suggest the presence of a communicable disease. Children who have the symptoms as mentioned in the table below should be excluded from the classroom setting or from other students until
- A physician has certified that the symptoms are not associated with an infectious agent or are no longer a threat to the health of other students at school
- The symptoms have subsided or the treatment has started, using the following guidelines.
| If a student develops: | Then keep them home until: |
|---|---|
| A-1) Fever | A temperature of 100 degree Fahrenheit / 37.6 degree Celsius auxiliary or higher, before fever-reducing medication, is given. The fever is normal for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication |
| A-2) Respiratory symptoms | Difficult or rapid breathing or severe coughing that is constant and prevents the student from participating in activities. Coughing, breathing difficulties and/or other symptoms no longer affect normal activity |
| A-3) Vomiting | Vomited two or more times OR any vomiting if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, behavioural changes, abdominal pain. 24 hours after vomiting has stopped |
| A-4) Diarrhea | An increased number of abnormally loose stools in the previous 24 hours. Observe the child for other symptoms. 24 hours after the last loose stool |
| A-5) Rash or skin problems: Rash | Rash disappears or is diagnosed as not contagious. Impetigo - 24 hours after treatment begins and lesions are dry or can be covered with bandages. |
| A-5) Rash or skin problems: Chicken Pox | Until blisters have dried into scabs, about 6 - 10 days after onset |
| A-5) Rash or skin problems: Ringworm | 24 hours after treatment begins |
| A-5) Rash or skin problems: Scabies | Scabies - 24 hours after treatment begins |
| A-6) Conjunctivitis (pinkeye) | Tears, redness of eyelid lining, irritation followed by swelling and discharge of pus. 24 hours after treatment begins |
| A-8) Strep throat/scarlet fever | Strep Throat, Scarlet Fever: 24 hours after treatment begins AND the student has no fever |
| A-9) Hand, foot and mouth disease | Fever, Mouth Sores, Skin Rash: For 7-10 days till blisters are dried and the student has no fever. Doctor certificate to be sent to sickbay@fountainheadschools.org, respective HRT and TL before sending the student to the school. |
| A-10) General lethargy | When a student is not able to participate in activities with reasonable comfort and requires more care than the program staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other students. Condition Improves |
A-7) Head lice
If a student is identified with lice/nits by the staff or the SBIC during the health checkup or otherwise:
- 1The student will remain in the class.
- 2SBIC has to send a letter (Annexure-1) to the parents informing them about the same and giving them a 3 days grace period for the treatment and removal of ALL nits (eggs).
- 3The student can attend school during the grace period.
- 4On the 4th day, the HRT has to send the student to SB to certify whether lice/nits are not present.
- 5The SB team, in addition to the note/letter, will also call the parent to inform the same and maintain a record.
- 6On and after the 4th day, the student can attend school but the parent will be advised to treat the problem as soon as possible.
- 7Advised parents to consult the Doctor for further treatment if still not cured during the next audit/check-up.
- 8Treatment certificate from the doctor to be sent as an email to sickbay@fountainheadschools.org, respective HRT and respective TL.
A-11) COVID-19 and its variants
If any student/staff/immediate family member develops any symptoms while not in the school premises then,
Symptoms
- Respiratory Tract Infection (Difficulty in breathing)
- Fever
- Cough
- Headache
- Cold
- Sore Throat
- Muscle Discomfort
- Weariness
- SPO2 less than 95
- Pneumonia
- 1If any symptoms are found then do not send the student to school till his/her health improves and we recommend to get the COVID-19 test.
- 2If found negative in the test then he/she can rejoin the school once his/her health improves.
- 3If found positive then kindly fill in this COVID-19 Reporting Form available on FSApps to inform us about the same.
- 4He/She should be totally isolated (as per Government Guidelines) till completely cured and once the report comes negative, submit the same to SB and SO and can begin coming to the school.
- 5It is advisable for staff and students to stay home if any immediate family member is found positive.
If symptoms are found in school
If any symptoms are found in the school premises the student/staff will be sent home and above steps are to be followed.
Annexure 1
Letter for parents of a child exposed to Head Lice
Dear Parent,
During a screening examination, your child was found with head lice. Head lice can infect anyone. To prevent the further spread of head lice to other students, this condition should be treated immediately.
We are giving a 3 days grace period till _________ to the student to get it checked and cured permanently. The student is allowed to attend school during the grace period. You are requested to check and treat it at home. You can also consult your family physician if required and get it treated.
On the 4th day, (___date) your child will be inspected by the SickBay InCharge to determine that the head lice infestation no longer exists. This means that your child must be free of all lice and viable nits (eggs). If lice/nits are found during the checking, then you will receive a phone call from the sickbay team / HRT to continue with the treatment.
Please contact us if you have any queries.