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Our Mission:   To advocate for a healthy school community, and to promote optimum health and safety for academic success.

Clinic Information

Each school clinic in ECISD is staffed with a registered nurse.  The Nurse administers first aid, dispenses medication and performs medical procedures as ordered by a physician.  The nurse does not diagnose illnesses, but assesses signs and symptoms and notifies the parent/guardian of her findings when necessary.  A full or part-time health assistant assists the nurse with first aid and clerical duties.

Illness/Injury At School

If a child becomes ill or injured at school, they will be given first aid and the parent/guardian will be notified if necessary.  Every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian, before contacting alternative names listed on the emergency form.  It is imperative that phone numbers (home, work, cell) be kept current and that the clinic be notified of changes.

Emergencies

If a child is seriously ill or injured at school and a parent/guardian or their designee cannot be reached, EMS will be called.  ECISD does not assume any financial responsibility for, but will arrange for emergency care when deemed necessary.

Illness

The nurse has the responsibility to request that a child be picked up by the parent/guardian and examined by a physician for diagnosis and treatment if she suspects a contagious or serious health problem.  Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines are followed.  We ask that children be kept home when ill and until they are fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.  This is important in the health of the child and for the health of all children at the school.  In the event of a contagious illness, please notify the school nurse upon confirmation of diagnosis by a physician.