School Health Office

Dear OLQA Family of Families!

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year!  
 
New York State Department of Health and Education Department are following CDC’s COVID-19 guidance regarding masking, quarantine (when someone is exposed to COVID-19) and isolation (when someone tests positive for COVID-19). COVID related absences require a minimum of five days of isolation at home (day zero is the first date of symptoms or testing if without symptoms). Symptoms must be improving and meet the same fever free guidance for all communicable diseases to return to school. Additional information can be found under From the Nurse - COVID-19. Upon return, we recommend that your child wears a well-fitting mask for the full 10-day isolation period (5 days after the home isolation period ends). These requirements may change as we must comply with the New York State Department of Health and Suffolk County Department of Health. 
 
Along with caring for the daily injuries and illnesses, as the school nurse some of my responsibilities include monitoring absences and communicable diseases, administering medication (as ordered by a healthcare provider), completing state mandated screenings, and providing sports clearance for our intramural and middle school sports program.
 
Below are links for you to review on guidance/requirements of topics managed by the health office:
 
Absences
 
Medication Administration at School
 
New York State Mandated School Screenings
 
New York State Health Examination Requirements
 
Injuries and Chronic Health Conditions

Sports: Dominick Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Act

Please contact me with any concerns regarding your child's health. The health office hours are 7:45 am to 2:45 pm. If you need to reach me, call 631-878-1033 or email me at gplechner@olqany.org.

Warmest Regards,
Geraldine Plechner, RN