This document provides an overview of a class presentation on a school health programme. It discusses that school health services are an important part of community health as they help promote health and prevent diseases among school-aged children. The objectives of school health services are to promote positive health, prevent diseases, and provide early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for any defects. Key components of school health services include health screenings, treatment of minor illnesses, control of communicable diseases, and health education. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various members involved in school health programmes and services.
2. Introduction
School Health is an important branch of community health.
According to modern concepts, School Health service is an
economical and powerful means of rising community health,
and more important in future generation.
In narrower concept School Health service is medical
examination of school children.
In broader concept School Health service is comprehensive
care for the health and well-being of school children throughout
the school years.
School health service is one if the important component of
Govt. programme and policies.
3. Importance of school health services
Large number group
Stage of growth and Development
Social group
Easy implementation
Early detection of diseases
Adaptability
4. Objectives of School Health service
The promotion of positive health
The prevention of diseases
Early diagnosis, treatment and follow up of defects
and referral service.
Awakening health consciousness among the children
The provision of healthful environment
5. Principles of School Health service
School Health service is based on preventive and promotive
aspects of health.
It should be focused on healthy school environment.
Health needs of school children should be most priority step.
For effective implementation of School Health service parent,
teachers and students participation is essential.
It should be regular and continuous ongoing programme.
All community level workers including medical personnel should take
active part in school health services.
Health education is an important component of school health service.
Documentation of school health services should be appropriate and
effective.
6. School Health Team Members
Head of the School
Teachers
Representative of school Parents committee
Local leaders
Student representative
Medical officer (RBSK M O)
Community health nurse
RKSK counsellor
7. Aspects of school Health services
Health appraisal
Remedial measures and follow up
Prevention of communicable diseases
Health full school environment
Nutritional services
First aid and emergency care
8. Cont
Mental health
Dental health
Eye health service
Health education
Education of handicapped children
School health records
9. Components of school health services under
NHM
1.Health education activities
2.Screening/medical examination of primary school
children
3.Treatment of Minor illness
4.Inpatient care and referral services
5.Control of communicable diseases
6.Training of teachers
10. Activities in the school under Ayushman Bharat
Weekly
Classroom transections by Health and Wellness Ambassadors.
Administration of IFA tablets.
Monthly/fortnightly
Thematic school assembly
Question box responses
Quarterly
Parent teacher meeting
Bi- annual
Administration of albendazole tablet (National Deworming
Day)
11. School health promotion activities
Age-appropriate Health education for
health promotion.
- At primary school level
- At Middle school Level
- At High School Level
12. Components of School health programme under
Ayushman Bharat (AB )
1. Health screening
2. Provision of services
3. Electronic health record
4. Upgrading skills in emergency care
5. School health administration
13. Responsibility of Community Health Nurse in School
health programme
1. Health promotion and specific protection
2. Early diagnosis and treatment
3. Principle of complication and rehabilitation
4. Other functions
Cont.
14. Cont
5. Initiation and Implementation
6. Liaison activities
7. Coordination activities
8. Active participation
9. Evaluation