Nurse Notes

  • Welcome to Northern Middle School’s Nurse’s page! My name is Jennifer Knauff, R.N. and I am the school nurse here at Northern Middle School. On this page, you will find information about good health practices, prevention of spreading communicable diseases, school health updates that may pertain to health, as well as links to medical forms.
    If you have any questions or concerns about your health or other issues, please don't hesitate to contact me for information or assistance.
    Any information you may have concerning the Covid 19 virus can be found on the Garrett County Health Department website.
     
     
    FLU VACCINES are available at the Garrett County Health Department (both Oakland and Grantsville locations) by appointment only. Participants are asked to arrive a few minutes before their designated appointment time. All individuals must wear a face-covering and observe social distancing of at least 6 feet. Hand sanitizer will be available.
    Residents should bring their medical insurance cards to the appointment. For those who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the flu vaccine, there will be no cost.
    Call 301.334.7770 or 301.895.3111 ASAP to make an appointment!!!!!
     
    ATTENTION!!!!!
    As Garrett County Public Schools start to welcome students back into buildings, it is important to adhere to the protocols and guidelines in place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Please visit the GCPS website for complete information and updates. The Recovery Plan document can be accessed there and updates are made when warranted.
     
    This Student Screening Tool should be considered daily when sending a child/children to school. Students CAN NOT be sent to school with an illness in question. If the student arrives at school with any illness, the student will be screened and will be sent home if the nurse deems it necessary. Decisions will be made case by case in accordance with the CDC and GCPS policies and procedures.
     
    The Student Process Map is a good resource to refer to and lets you know what steps to take should your child become sick.
     
    GCPS Guidelines For Acceptable Face-Coverings for Students and Staff
     
    COVID-19 is mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. You are wearing a face-covering (mask) to protect other people from your respiratory droplets and they are doing the same for you. This is known as source control.
    • Masks must be made of two or more layers of fabric.
    • Masks held on with ear loops are recommended over ties.
    • Masks must be worn so they cover your nose and mouth.
    • Masks must fit under your chin and fit snugly against your face.
    • Face shields are not a substitute for a cloth face covering.
    • Bandanas are not to be worn as a face covering.
    • Masks with exhalation valves or vents are not to be used.
       
      If needed, a free face-covering can be provided that meets the GCPS guidelines.

    Documentation from a healthcare provider must be submitted if special face-covering accommodations are needed.

    If the face covering worn by a student is deemed to be unsafe by the school’s health professional, a mask will be provided.