2007 7516
Students
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SUBJECT: HEAD LICE AND NITS
The finding of live,
moving lice on the scalp confirms the diagnosis of active lice infestation and
warrants treatment.
The finding of nits
(eggs), which may be dead or viable eggs, or egg shells, does not necessarily confirm
the presence of active infestation; however, the discovery of nits prior to any
treatment warrants need for treatment.
Any child with lice or
nits will be sent home from school to have treatment of pyrethrum extract, permethrin
or lindane.
The child may return to
school, accompanied by an adult, following treatment with pyrethrum extract, permethrin,
or lindane, and should report to the school nurse for inspection. If lice or
nits are found, the student will be sent back home. If lice or nits are not
found, the child can return to school.
For children with a
chronic lice infestation that causes them to miss more than 3 days of school,
additional measurers may be taken including, but not limited to:
1. treatment
medication provided
2. robi-comb provided
3. assistance from nurse with hair washing with
parent/guardian permission
4. daily re-checks for 14 consecutive school
days
5. phone call to Child Protective Services for
educational neglect/lack of appropriate care
Adoption Date: November 26, 2007
Letter home to
impacted classes
Informational brochure
will be sent home
Treatment plan reviewed
with parent by nurse
follow-up/re-check with
nurse
before being readmitted to class
ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS:
Pediculicide treatment sent
home with family
Robi-comb sent home with
family (to be returned)
If necessary, the student’s
hair will be combed with the
robi-comb at school
ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS:
Student will be checked
each morning by the school nurse (prior to
reporting to his/her class)
for a period of 14 school days, in an effort to break
the re-infestation cycle
With parent permission, a
student’s hair will be washed with a pediculicide by the
school nurse
ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS:
School Attendance Letter
for 1- days of missed school will be sent home by principal
(with a possible P.I.N.S.
Referral)
CPS call will be made for
educational neglect/lack of appropriate care
Head Lice Response Plan
A Proactive, Supportive Approach