The Greenville Health Department recently released updated guidelines focused on school health policies, specifically regarding medication administration, immunization requirements, and health screenings in schools. Key points include:
Students are not allowed to carry medication without proper permissions, and all medication must be handled by designated school staff.
South Carolina law requires immunizations such as Hepatitis B and Varicella (Chickenpox) for school entry, with updated requirements for certain grades.
Vision and hearing screenings are mandated for specified grade levels, with follow-up procedures if children do not pass initial screenings.
Emergency contact information is emphasized to ensure timely communication with parents or guardians for health issues occurring at school.
For a broader view on health care policy changes affecting the Greenville area, there are ongoing state and federal healthcare regulatory shifts, but no specific major public health emergency or crisis guidelines have been issued just now. The Greenville Health Authority Police Department is also undergoing accreditation assessment this September as part of broader health and safety standards.
For more detailed or specific health guidelines by the Greenville Health Department, the South Carolina Department of Public Health website is a valuable resource
SOURCES
(https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling/page.asp?titleid=health)(https://scdhhs.gov/sites/dhhs/files/documents/Meals%20on%20Wheels%20Greenville%20FY24-25%20contract.pdf)
(https://www.scchildcare.org)
(https://www.maynardnexsen.com/publication-key-health-care-issues-to-track-in-2025-in-the-carolinas)(https://www.greenvillehealthauthority.org/gha-police-department/)
