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Haitian Children - Resources

Due to the catastrophic conditions in Haiti, many schools in New York are getting new entrants from that country.  Most of the children and youth displaced by the earthquakes in Haiti are eligible for protection under the McKinney-Vento Act and are entitled to enrollment in school even if they lack the documents normally needed, including proof of immunization.  The McKinney-Vento Liaison in each district is responsible for making eligibility determinations on a case-by-case basis. 

Schools with questions related to this concern are being directed to call the numbers below at the State Education Department and the State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) for assistance with the Haitian children. 

•   Melanie Faby, Program Associate for Homeless Education at the State Education Department, (518) 473-0295

•   NYS-TEACHS, (800) 388-2014 or visit http://nysteachs.org/info-topic/haiti.html 

Guidance for School Health Personnel on New Students from Haiti  - New York State Education Department

NEW - Immunization Recommendations for Chidren and Adolescents Displaced by the January 12, 2010 Earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (Health Advisory from the NYSDOH 3-10-10)

 

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease - NYSDOH Fact Sheet

Hand Sanitizers

Hand Washing

Head Lice

Health Appraisal Guidelines

Health Education

National Health Observances for 2010

Health Office Hints

  • The following “tips” are from nurses all around the state and other ideas gathered from school nurses around the country.  Please use the hints and tips you like – this is a fun list of ideas, not state mandated procedures.  As always, use nursing judgment based on your population and setting before instituting a new procedure and be sure it is approved by your school’s medical director.

Healthy Hearts for Kids

Health Related Posters and Resources

Podcasts:

 

Handwashing:

Health Hygiene

Chronic Health Conditions

Healthy Schools

Hearing Screening Guidelines

American Heart Month - February

From the CDC:

Poster for the Health Office door

HIPAA - - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

Your Safe and Healthy Home - CDC

  • Make your home safe and healthy: learn how to avoid hazards and prevent problems in your home.

Homeland Security, US Dept of, "Preparing Makes Sense. Get Ready Now"

Homeless Students

  • McKinney-Vento Act  Section G pages 13-19 addresses School Placement, Enrollment, and Eligibility for Services.  Immunizations are discussed on page 16.

  • NYS-TEACHS - New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Hygiene

Hypothermia