Description
This national standard provides the basic requirements for the provision of school health services from pre-schools, primary, secondary, high schools, tertiary levels and neighborhood care points (NCPs). It is intended for policy-makers, schools health programme planners and coordinators, service providers, non-governmental organizations supporting school health services, civil society groups, regulators and trainers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Content | Page |
| 1 Scope | 1 |
| 2 Normative references | 1 |
| 3 Definitions | 1 |
| 4 Requirements | 3 |
| 4.1 Physical examination | 3 |
| 4.2 Review of learners’ health records | 3 |
| 4.3 Health appraisal | 3 |
| 5 Screening | 4 |
| 6 Health counseling | 5 |
| 7 Confidentiality and record keeping | 5 |
| 8 Documentation | 5 |
| 9 Learners with special health needs | 6 |
| 10 Emergency/disaster preparedness | 6 |
| 10.1 General | 6 |
| 10.2 Emergency care procedures | 7 |
| 10.3 First Aid | 7 |
| 11 Communicable Diseases | 8 |
| 12 Immunizations | 8 |
| 13 Health education | 9 |
| 13.1 General | 9 |
| 13.2 Drug, alcohol and tobacco use | 9 |
| 13.3 Nutritional needs | 9 |
| 13.4 Oral health | 10 |
| 14 Medications | 10 |
| 15 Referrals | 11 |
| 16 Mental health | 11 |
| 17 Environmental health | 12 |
| 17.1 General | 12 |
| 17.2 Inspections | 12 |
| 17.3 Water supply and sanitation | 12 |
| 17.4 Food safety and hygiene | 13 |
| 17.5 Ventilation and lighting | 13 |
| 17.6 Landscaping and Recreational Facilities | 13 |
| 18 Waste management | 13 |
| 18.1 General | 13 |
| Contents (continued) | |
| 18.2 Hazardous waste materials | 14 |
| 19 Fire Safety | 14 |
| 19.1 General | 14 |
| 19.2 Emergency drills | 14 |
| 19.3 Water supply | 14 |
| 19.4 Portable fire-fighting equipment | 15 |
| 20 Safety and Security | 15 |
| 21 Evaluation of health services | 15 |
| Bibliography | 17 |