Health Services
Lakota Local Schools is fortunate to have each of our clinics managed by a full-time registered nurse. Our nurses play an essential role in the daily and chronic health needs of our students, both as a medical professional and as an advocate for safety and health of all students and staff.
Recognizing the physical, emotional, and social needs of the students enables the nurse to advocate and educate for their needs to promote optimal learning in the school setting. Health Services provides a long list of services, some of which include:
- Daily management of the clinic and observation and reporting of health trends;
- Administration of medications and nursing procedures as prescribed by a physician and set forth by District policy;
- Providing first aid and referrals as needed for community resources;
- Developing and educating emergency action plans for students with critical health needs;
- Performing mandated vision and hearing screenings and refers for follow-up as needed;
- Maintaining health records and immunization compliance within the state requirements; and
- Collaborating and consulting with staff regarding student’s health concerns and needs in the school setting.
Emergency Medical Authorization
Please note that all students are required by Ohio law to have an Emergency Medical Authorization Form on file which needs to be completed each academic year by a parent/guardian. The school must have emergency telephone numbers on file where the parent/guardian(s) can be reached during the school day. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to keep the school office informed of any changes to the contact information (phone number, email, etc.).
School Nurse Directory
An alphabetical listing is below or you can find your school's nurse by entering a keyword in the box (for example, you can search by last name or by a school name).
Lakota's Nurses & Clinic Aides
Kelly Short, BSN, RN, LSN
Manager of Health Services
kelly.short@lakotaonline.com
The Lakota Health Services Team is dedicated to promoting a healthy school community and maximizing educational outcomes. We work collaboratively to ensure the well-being of our students. If you have any health-related questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to myself or the building nurse.