City of Haverhill, MA Article IV School Physicians and Nurses

§ 85-11 Appointment and compensation.

The school physicians and school nurses shall be appointed and compensated pursuant to state law.

§ 85-12 Duties of school physician.

The school physician shall make a prompt examination of all children referred to him, and such further examination of teachers, janitors, and school buildings as in his opinion the protection of the health of the pupils may require, and shall perform other duties as required by state law.

§ 85-13 Reports.

The school physicians, school nurses and their assistants shall make reports to the Board of Health and perform further duties not inconsistent with law or ordinance as the Board of Health shall require as necessary for the public health and welfare. Nothing in this section shall require the school physicians, school nurses or their assistants to make any report which violates federal and state health information privacy laws and regulations.