Health Services
Nurse News
(3/7/23)
In the United States, it is estimated that 1.2% of people have epilepsy. At Silverdale, we currently have 9 individuals diagnosed with epilepsy; that is 0.76% of the academy has epilepsy. Please read more below on what epilepsy is and how we can best help individuals during a seizure.
"Seizures involve sudden, temporary, bursts of electrical activity in the brain that change or disrupt the way messages are sent between brain cells. These electrical bursts can cause involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, behavior or awareness. Every brain has the potential to seize. A person with epilepsy has a lower seizure threshold – this means they are more likely to have seizures than people without epilepsy. It is important to note the distinction between seizures and epilepsy. A seizure is an event and can be a symptom of other medical problems."
Silverdale Baptist Academy Health Clinic
Mrs. Anne Widener heads our Health Services Department providing preventative and immediate nursing care as well as health education to preschool through 12th grade students, faculty, and staff. Nurse Anne and Shelby provide care for chronic and acute illnesses and injuries, prepare and implement emergency health plans, serve as a liaison to community health resources, and promote overall wellness with our students.
Contact Information
Location: Room 113 located on the Preschool hall
Hours : Monday thru Friday 8:00AM – 2:30PM
Anne Widener, RN BSN MBA: Director of Health Services & School Nurse
awidener@silverdaleba.org
423-892-2319 ex. 2260
Fax: 423-892-2147
Shelby Vandegriff, BS MA: Nurse Assistant
svandegriff@silverdaleba.org
423-892-2319 ex. 2261
Fax: 423-892-2147
Doctor's Notes
When are doctor's notes required?
After the 3rd consecutive day of sickness
After surgery
After injury that interferes with student functioning normally in school setting (ie, casts, crutches, elevator use, excuse from physical education)
Missing school due to doctor's appointment
Has suspicious skin eruptions or rashes not readily identified. These should be considered contagious and will require a doctor’s note to return to school.
Has untreated redness in eye as well as crusting or excessive drainage from eye. A doctor's note is necessary that states the student has been treated for at least 24 hours and has been cleared to return to school.
Where do you submit doctor's notes?
Preschool & Elementary School submit doctor’s notes to nurse@silverdaleba.org.
Middle & High School submit doctor’s notes to attendance@silverdaleba.org AND nurse@silverdaleba.org.
School Dismissal Guidelines
A child will be dismissed if he/she:
Vomits
Has a temperature of 100.0 or greater
Has diarrhea
Has persistent abdominal discomfort
Has a persistent headache
Has persistent pain anywhere, with or without impaired mobility.
Has a severe cold, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or red watery eyes.
Has suspicious skin eruptions or rashes not readily identified. These should be considered contagious and will require a doctor’s note to return to school.
Has untreated redness in eye as well as crusting or excessive drainage from eye. A dr note is necessary that states the student has been treated for at least 24 hours and has been cleared to return to school.
Demonstrates any other condition rendering him/her unable to function and fully participate in school.
If your child is sick at home...
If your child is sick,
Stay home
Email:
Nurse Anne (nurse@silverdaleba.org) with your child’s symptoms AND
Your child’s teacher for preschool and elementary school students OR attendance@silverdaleba.org for middle school/high school students
Sick with COVID? Return to campus information for COVID.
If your child is sick at school...
If your child becomes sick at school,
The student will be referred to the School Nurse.
After a nurse visit, you will receive an email from Magnus Health with more details from your child's visit to the nurse office.
Immunization Forms
Upload your child's immunization records (including COVID vaccine card) to their Magnus Health account under Immunizations. Any time new immunizations are received, please upload an updated immunization record
Care Plans Forms
Please submit your student's care plan via your student's Magnus Health. Templates can be found below and in Magnus Health. New care plans will need to be submitted at the beginning of each school year.
Medication Authorization Form
If your child needs to take a medication at school, download the Medication Authorization Form and submit to your student's Magnus Health account. New medication authorization forms will need to be submitted at the beginning of each school year. The medication must be in the original pill bottle and transported to the school nurse or receptionist by an adult.
Athletic Physical Form
Once form is completed, upload directly to your child's Magnus Health account.
All physicals, to be good for 2021-2022 school-year, must be completed AFTER April 15, 2021.