TASIS Health Services
TASIS Nurses - Nancy Loiselle & Adele McLeod | |
The health center is staffed by two nurses who are in residence at the School and is open Monday to Thursday from 07:30 to 16:30 and Friday from 07:30 to 16:00. Although students are asked to report to the nurse during Health Center hours, the nurse on duty is available 24 hours a day, by cellular telephone (079-240-1301). E-mail: nurse@tasis.ch
The School also employs a counselor, who is available to talk with students about any concern, or may refer a student to an outside therapist for ongoing counseling.
Medical Forms
All new students must send or bring the medical and physical examination form (which includes immunization dates) to School at the beginning of the school year. Returning students are expected to complete a physical examination every year. If the School does not have the completed health form and immunization record or a note from a physician regarding immunizations, parental authorization will be sought to begin the World Health Organization recommended immunization program. This cost will be added to the student’s Health Center bill.
Doctor Appointments
The school has its own Medical Officer who conducts a clinic each Thursday afternoon at the TASIS Health Center. When at all possible, the nurses will arrange that students see the doctor on campus. If the student needs to see a doctor more urgently, the nurses will arrange an appointment at the doctor’s own offices. Physiotherapy, Dentist and Orthodontist appointments are also made by the nurses.
Medications
All medications must be seen and registered by the nurses at the Health Center. Students will be allowed to keep some over-the-counter medicines, provided they have written consent from their parents or guardians to do so. The nurse will attach colored stickers to these medications for identification purposes. These medications must be kept securely in the student’s locked cupboard; any medications found around the dormitory will be confiscated. Under no circumstances may students give their medication to other students.
