NCS Procedure to Reduce Incidence of Bed Bug Transmission

NCS procedure to reduce incidence of bed bug transmission 2012-13 Bed Bug symptoms/suspected: Referral to clinic for rash

Health aide will: 1) Inspect rash (clustered in a line, no clear bite center, itching, reddened). -If rash is typical of BB rash: a) Request student retrieve personal belongings (coat, book bag) b) Inspect personal items as well as student’s clothing -If bug is found on student: a) Bag personal belongings b) Health aide will notify school nurse, who will send email to NCS Facilities mgmt to place glue strips in child’s classroom. FM will contact S&G to alert them to be extra diligent with cleaning/vacuuming*** 2) Call parent/guardian -Inform parent of findings -Ask if they are aware of the child’s rash &/or bed bugs in the home; -what treatment has been started; -assess needs; refer for resources. -educate parent on bed bugs (transmission/treatment/follow-up). -offer community assistance: Norwood Health Department information Area exterminators

In-School recommendations Classroom-teachers: -Minimize clutter in classroom (stacks of papers, books---bb LOVE paper/wood!) -Keep personal items brought into classroom to a minimum and in a *clear plastic Zip- lock bag or clear/white plastic container with tight lid. -Keep personal items (purse, brief case, coat, lunch bag) separate from students’ belongings and off the floor-*preferably in a large ziplock bag. -Change shoes/clothing when you get home (Direct spray with 99% isopropyl alcohol will kill bed bugs-but no residual benefit)

Classroom-students -Keep coats, hats, book bags in plastic bags, hung on hooks. -Ideal to have separate locker area, such as individual ‘cubbie’ to hang coat and store books-separating each students’ items.

Classroom-cleaning: -***If bug is found, School nurse will notify day man through email requesting that glue strips be put down within 24 hours, for 5 days-Follow BB flow sheet* Scarlet and Gray will be notified by FM to clean & vacuum more diligently.

Community education -Periodically, send home reminder letter to classmates/parents educating on bedbugs -Refer parents to NCS school health website for additional resources.

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