Registered
Nurses and Nursing Assistants
On
a typical day, the nursing team provides services to an average
of 80 students: distributing medications, assisting students
with personal care and self-catheterization, providing tube
feedings, charting observations, consulting with parents and
teachers, answering student questions, and dispensing advice,
concern and praise. In the case of an emergency, the team provides
a calm, efficient response and speedy referral to a hospital
setting.
Pediatric
Physician
The School is affiliated with Children's Hospital and enjoys the regular visits
of a staff pediatrician who provides individual care to the students and consultation
to the Medical Team, teachers, clinicians, and parents.
Optometrists
The Seamark Vision Clinic is affiliated with the New England School of Optometry
and offers students optometric testing and vision services.
Dentists
The Dental Clinic is affiliated with Tufts School of Dental Medicine and provides
students with ongoing dental care and oral hygiene training.
Feeding
Team
The interdisciplinary Feeding Team ensures a safe eating environment for all
students, while supervising children at risk of choking and assisting those students
who require help with feeding. |


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