Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for School Medical Directors and School Nurses

These FAQs are being shared with both School Medical Directors and School Nurses. While your roles are different- the collaboration you engage in is what makes school health care successful. Use this information as it applies to your role. This page will be updated as new information is obtained.
Please submit your questions directly to us at nyscsh@monroe2boces.org

Music, Choir and Band Resources

Information on cleaning, social distancing, and safety for participation in music in school.

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CDC FAQS- Updated Continuously

The CDC updates its COVID-19 FAQs continuously. This link will take you directly to that page.

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Facilities FAQS on Air Quality/ HVAC | Barriers | General Cleaning/Health Offices and Musical Instruments|Hand Sanitizers

Provides information about facilities management related to HVAC systems, to maintain healthy air quality and reduce transmission of disease. It also includes links for use of any barriers and cleaning of health office supplies and musical instruments.

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Essential Personnel

Provides information about who are essential personnel and Their Return To Work After Exposure

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Health Exams | Screening | Telemedicine

Provides information and resources on what is required for physicals exams.NYS school districts must continue to issue employment certificates to qualified applicants, including during school closures. Includes information on telemedicine.

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Medication

Provides links to NYSED guidance on who can administer medication in schools vs daycare,and the return of medication to families.

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PPE| Face Masks | Face Shields | N95 Respirators and Fit Testing

Provides information on making masks, including information on the Executive Order requiring face masks, CDC guidance and resources from OSHA on PPE, N95 respirators, Fit-Testing, general worker safety, face shields and making cloth masks.

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Special Health Care Populations

Includes resources for those with asthma, diabetes, and other health conditions.

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Temperature Monitoring Research and Thermal Infared Thermometers

Provides information on the use of Non-contact Infrared Thermometers from the US FDA, the ability of an employer to require temperature screening from the US EEOC, and research on the prevalence of temperature in children diagnosed with COVID.

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Transportation and Bus Drivers

Provides information about bus drivers and physicals.

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What YOU can do to Help NYS | Volunteering Your Time To Another Agency

NYS has sent several requests to health care professionals to assist in the NYS response to COVID-19. Please review this guidance.

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New York State Center for School Health

Supporting Student Success Through Health and Education

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for School Medical Directors and School Nurses

Music, Choir and Band Resources

CDC FAQS- Updated Continuously

Facilities FAQS on Air Quality/ HVAC | Barriers | General Cleaning/Health Offices and Musical Instruments|Hand Sanitizers

Essential Personnel

Health Exams | Screening | Telemedicine

Medication

PPE| Face Masks | Face Shields | N95 Respirators and Fit Testing

Special Health Care Populations

Temperature Monitoring Research and Thermal Infared Thermometers

Transportation and Bus Drivers

What YOU can do to Help NYS | Volunteering Your Time To Another Agency