Cascade Ridge
Jan Zimmer, BSN, RN, NCSN
The best way to reach me during this time is by email, I will respond within 24 hours.
henningzimmerj@issaquah.wednet.edu
Cascade Ridge's Fax number is 425-837-5505
NEW EASTSIDE DRIVE-UP COVID TESTING SITE:
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Important Information for the 2020-2021 School Year:
Thank you for your patience while details are sorted out during this most unusual time! We need all medical paperwork turned in for students with a health care plan for a life-threatening condition, there are three possible ways to deliver the medical paperwork to the school nurse.
1) Scan your paperwork into your device and email directly to the school nurse at: henningzimmerj@issaquah.wednet.edu
OR
2) Your healthcare provider can fax the paperwork directly to the school to the attention of the school nurse. These options are to collect only the paperwork. Once we know more about when learning will resume in-person, there will be a separate date to collect medications.
Cascade Ridge Fax: 425-837-5505
3)Email me to arrange a time to meet you to submit paperwork outside the school building.
Click HERE to access Issaquah School District Medical forms.
**For fall 2020, in order to comply with state law and to insure that students are safe on the first day of in person school, each student with a Life Threatening Health Care Plan must have the LTHCP and necessary medication and doctor's orders to the school before school begins with students in buildings. We are currently collecting all Life Threatening Health Care Plans, and this will enable us to process this paperwork and be ready to take in medications when school begins in person. Families not abiding with this may not have their child begins with children in buildings.
** VACCINE LAW UPDATE FOR FALL 2020 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE **
As of August 1, 2020, Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) requires students to submit a completed Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS),Certificate of Exemption (COE),or medically verified proof of immunity that demonstrates a compliant immunization status BEFORE starting school.
Click HERE to access ISD immunization information webpage.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
King County (PHSKC) COVID webpage - https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/covid-19.aspx
Current CDC and Public Health Recommendations for Coronavirus - Covid 19
*Wear a cloth face mask in public
*Practice social distancing, stay at least 6 feet apart from others
*Sanitize frequently touched surfaces
*Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
*Use sanitizer with at least 60% ethyl alcohol if you aren't near soap and water.
*Avoid touching your face
Click HERE for CDC instructions on face masks, including a pattern to make your own.
ISD MEDICATION POLICIES:
If a student requires medication to be administered at school, we must have a completed Medication Authorization Form completed and signed by the health care provider AND the parent or guardian. This applies to prescription and over the counter medication.
All medication must be:
• Brought to school by the parent
•In the original container, labeled with the student's name, name of the medication, dosage, mode of administration, and name of the health care provider (for prescription medication).
• Not more than a one month supply
(On request, a pharmacist can provide an extra container—with the required information at the time the prescription filled)
In addition, RCW 28A.210.320 precludes the attendance of children with life threatening conditions at school without a medication or treatment order addressing any life-threatening health condition that the child has that may require medical services to be performed at the school. They must have all required paperwork completed along with medications and / or treatments at school prior to attendance.
Click HERE to access Issaquah School District Medical forms.
KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF HE/SHE HAS ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS:
Fever – over 100 degrees F. orally. Temperature should remain normal (98.6 degrees) for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before returning to school
Sore throat – especially if associated with fever or swollen glands
Vomiting – within the past 24 hours
Diarrhea – more than one occurrence in a 24 hour period
Drainage from the eye –the eye crusted and difficult to open (especially upon waking)
Nasal discharge (yellow or greenish) –If your child’s nasal mucus has a color and is accompanied by a fever and/or coughing, sneezing, drowsiness, and general signs of not feeling well, your child may be contagious and should remain at home until the symptoms subside. Call your doctor if you have any concerns or questions.
Appearance/Behavior – unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake, confused
Rash – body rashes not associated with heat, or allergic reactions to medications
Head lice – contact school office or nurse if any indication of head lice
VERY IMPORTANT - Remember to keep the school updated with new phone numbers and emergency contacts in case your student becomes ill at school. Any questions please call your school nurse at 425-837-5506 when we are working in buildings.
