Assignment Ten
Screenings (5%)
Screenings are performed on all students. The purpose is to detect a problem at its earliest stage, make the correction quickly thereby allowing every child to learn to his/her fullest potential.
This assignment is in preparation for the in-class equipment demonstration.
Reference the following before beginning this assignment:
Review the School Health Guidelines, Chapter 3 https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/bef1bbde-7dc0-4987-a54f-33b3bade9518/UploadedImages/NJSSNA_Document_Final2.pdf
Review NJSA 18A:40-4 https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-18a/section-18a-40-4/
Review NJAC 6A: 16-2.2 – Required Health Services https://casetext.com/regulation/new-jersey-administrative-code/title-6a-education/chapter-16-programs-to-support-student-development/subchapter-2-general-provisions-for-school-health-services/section-6a16-22-required-health-services
What level of prevention are screenings considered?
Which screenings are you required to perform annually?
List all the routine screenings done in schools.
How can you eliminate embarrassment for students during weight and scoliosis checks?
Identify three recommended short cuts so screenings can be done efficiently.
How often should equipment be calibrated?
Should notices be sent out prior to screening?
How should you handle a parent who refuses to follow-up with a referral?
What students should be screened first?
Discuss the pros and cons of doing all screenings on each child at one time vs. all hearing, vision, etc.
N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:16-2.2. (n.d.). Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://casetext.com/regulation/new-jersey-administrative-code/title-6a-education/chapter-16-programs-to-support-student-development/subchapter-2-general-provisions-for-school-health-services/section-6a16-22-required-health-services
2013 New Jersey Revised Statutes :: Title 18A – EDUCATION :: Section 18A:40-4 – Health records; examinations for physical defects, hearing. (n.d.). Justia Law. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2013/title-18a/section-18a-40-4/
NJSSNA_Document_Final2.pdf. (n.d.). https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/bef1bbde-7dc0-4987-a54f-33b3bade9518/UploadedImages/NJSSNA_Document_Final2.pdf