The School Nurse: First Responder to Head Lice Infestation
{"Image DocumentName": "The School Nurse: First Responder to Head Lice Infestation", "Image ImageDescription": "School nurses are often the first to assess a child for the presence of head lice1. The NASN encourages parents to talk to their school nurse about head lice. When a case of head lice is suspected, school nurses should. Provide accurate information to families and. Encourage them to contact their physician or other health care provider to confirm the diagnosis and discuss treatment options. The School Nurse: First Responder to Head Lice Infestation1. The school nurse is often the first person to detect a head lice infestation or to assess a student for the possibility. As such, the nurse is in a unique position to help manage the situation\u2014for the student, the family, the classroom, and the school\u2014in a way that minimizes disruption and ensures prompt and effective treatment. The NASN encourages conversations between parents and their school nurse on this sensitive matter and a host of other health issues. When head lice is suspected, the school nurse can advise the family to contact their health care provider in order to confirm the diagnosis and review treatment options. School nurses can partner with health care providers in this effort by making sure the family has the information and resources it needs to respond appropriately to a head lice incident. Reference: 1. Schoessler SZ. Treating and managing head lice: the school nurse perspective. Am J Manag Care. 2004;10(9 Suppl):S273-S276. Reference: 1. Schoessler SZ. Am J Manag Care. 2004;10(9 Suppl):S273-S", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}