HEALTH CLINIC DESCRIPTIVE PROFILE Contact: 8840.8580 / 8840.8581 Email address: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA
A. The Clinic Staff consists of The Clinic Administrator A School Physician (Licensed Physician with training in Pediatrics)* Five (5) licensed school nurses* *(Physician and Nurses are employed by International SOS) A Physiotherapist B. Opening hours The clinic is open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and in addition, whenever a sports event takes place on campus: which means that it is open on most Saturdays and some Sundays. During off-campus sports activities, a first-aid trained escort equipped with a first-aid box accompanies the team. Through radio and cell phones, the escort can contact the clinic if necessary. C. Medical Care Health Care is given to everyone on campus: students, teachers, school employees, contractors, parents, and visitors. Minor Ailments The School clinic treats minor injuries and illnesses occurring at school. Any MS or HS student coming for treatment during class hours must present a Clinic pass signed by the teacher for the period. Students who need medical advice or attention before or after school or during break or lunch, don’t need to secure a pass. Serious Illnesses and Referrals In the case of serious illness, the student is advised to go home. The School will notify the parent/guardian to pick up the student, if unavailable, parents can name an authorized person to pick up their child. When needed, a referral will be made to have the student examined in a nearby hospital or doctor’s clinic.
Emergency Cases In the case of an emergency, the School Clinic will respond and provide first aid. If necessary, the student will be transferred to St. Luke’s Medical Center BGC (a three-minute drive away from school) via the school’s fully-equipped ambulance for further evaluation and treatment. D. Other Health Services Immunization Program Once a year, the clinic organizes an on-campus vaccination drive against influenza, usually in May. Employees, students, and parents are eligible to avail of a vaccination on a prepaid basis. Vision Screening Clinic nurses conduct an annual vision screening test (near and far vision) for ES students from Kindergarten to Grade 4 or on demand. Hearing Screening Clinic nurses conduct an annual hearing screening test for Grade 3 students and conduct tests upon request of teachers or parents. Drug Testing The clinic administers the school’s random drug testing program (urine and hair tests). The details of the program can be found here… (provide link). Being aware of the program helps students make good choices. Medical Emergency First Responder Training The Clinic Administrator organizes first aid courses for all members of faculty and staff. Health Bulletins The School Clinic regularly releases health-related articles and information on current medical topics.
Professional Development The Clinic Staff receives regular training through International SOS. The Clinic Administrator and Physician take advantage of professional development in cooperation with EARCOS-ISNA (East Asia Regional Council of Schools - International School Nurses in Asia) and share the topics with clinic staff and the school community, if appropriate. E . Provisions for health care and wellness, including emergency services The clinic is equipped with an AED (automated external defibrillator) a Ferno scoop stretcher a Stryker Stair Chair Wheelchairs for adults and children Crutches of all sizes Oxygen tanks and nebulizers Pulse oxymeters, otoscope, glucometer, sphygmomanometers, and autoclave Further AEDs, wheelchairs, and backboards (all with head immobilizer according to the latest AHA guidelines) are kept in strategically relevant destinations. A school-owned ambulance car and a driver are readily available as long as students are on campus. F. Medicine in School Prescription Medicines (excluding inhalers for asthmatic students) Elementary School students will not be permitted to take prescription medicine while at school unless given by the nurse at the specific request of the parent/guardian and under the completion of an authorization form from the Clinic. MS and HS students may take their own prescription meds while in school.
Non-prescription medicines and inhalers for asthmatic students The above procedure will also apply to all non-prescription medicines administered to students in Preschool through Grade 4. Students in Grade 5 through 12 may keep non-prescription medications with them. Only enough medication for one day should be kept by the student while in school. Medicine must not be stored in the student’s locker. For any questions or concerns, you may contact the clinic through email or phone: [email protected], +63 2 8840 8582. I. Protecting yourself from the following Dengue Dengue is a concern for everyone living in the Philippines, and everyone should be vigilant. Dengue fever is a flu-like illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a severe, sometimes fatal, complication of dengue fever. How to protect yourself against Dengue: Search and destroy the breeding places of dengue-causing daybiting Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes (stagnant water in old tires, gutters, discarded bottles, flower vases, and other vessels). These mosquitoes like to rest in dark corners of your home, so keep mosquito nets closed to avoid letting them in. Self-protection measures include wearing long sleeves or long pants or using mosquito repellant to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Children, especially the small ones who are at home, should wear long pants or pajamas and long-sleeved tops whenever possible. Keep mosquito screens and nets closed as much as possible. Seek early consultation; visit the doctor when a person exhibits the early signs of dengue.
Dengue fever usually starts suddenly with: a high fever headache muscle and joint pain nausea and vomiting loss of appetite pain behind the eyes The severity of the joint pain has given dengue the name "breakbone fever." Nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are common. A rash usually appears 3 to 4 days after the start of the fever. The illness can last up to 10 days, but complete recovery can take as long as a month. Most dengue infections result in relatively mild illness, but some can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever. Signs and symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever include bleeding from the nose, mouth, and gums and bruising. Dengue hemorrhagic fever is fatal in about 5% of cases, mostly among children and young adults. Prompt medical treatment is necessary in all cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever. Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread from person to person through the air. A TB skin test (Mantoux or PPD test) will tell you if you have ever come into contact with TB. Additional tests will help show if you have TB disease or TB infection. The Philippines ranks among the top ten countries worldwide in tuberculosis incidence. The following measures may help you to ensure that your family remains safe during your stay in the Philippines:
If you are employing new staff in your household. Insisting on a PPD skin test or a chest x-ray before hiring is wise. If a staff member displays symptoms, you should send them to the doctor for a skin test or chest x-ray. Symptoms of TB depend on where in the body the TB bacteria are growing. TB bacteria usually grow in the lungs. TB in the lungs may cause symptoms such as: a bad cough that lasts three weeks or longer pain in the chest Other symptoms of an active TB disease are: Weakness or fatigue Weight loss Loss of appetite Chills or fever Sweating at night Consult your doctor immediately if you suspect that you or any of your family may be suffering from tuberculosis.