Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Health Office

The primary function of the school nurse is to provide for the health concerns of students and staff, managing health problems and injuries when they occur, administer necessary medications, and provide support for the teachers with up-to-date health information and health lessons for the classroom.

Children who are healthy, and who are getting good nutrition and proper rest are better able to learn and participate in class.

The School Health Office is also a community resource room, where I can provide information on the many resources which are available to our families.

Please inform us if there are any health concerns for your child that we should be aware of, and let the Guidance Office know of any changes in emergency contact information or phone numbers.

For more information, click on the links to find forms, policies, and information. Can't find what you are looking for? Please don’t hesitate to call me at 914-245-7444 extension 206 or send me an e-mail at LOrtiz-Qureishi@LakelandSchools.Org

The School Nurse:

• Serves as the child’s advocate
• Assessment
  • Identifies and refers possible pediatric health problems for early diagnosis and treatment
  • Illness and injury assessments and interventions
  • Participate in development of Individualized Education Plan for students with special needs
  • Assesses and evaluates individual growth and development
• Prevention:
  • Screening for health factors impacting student learning
  • Monitors student’s immunizations
  • Evaluates and monitors communicable diseases and implements strategies to prevent the spread of disease in the school
  • Activities to promote health and prevent tobacco, alcohol and substance use and abuse
• Care & Special Needs:
  • Chronic disease management and education
  • Administering medications
  • Provides specialized health care and services
  • Pediatric nursing procedures such as gastrostomy tube feedings, tracheostomy care, and catheterization
  • Acts as special education team member for children with special needs
  • Crisis team participation
• Community Resource:
  • Recommending health curricula and guidelines for school district health policies
  • Provides educational and promotional activities for the future healthy lifestyles of our students
  • Serves as a liaison with parents, physicians, community agencies and support groups to provide medical care and assistance to students and families in need