INFIRMARY
The School has a well-appointed, airy, and well-lit infirmary to tend to students when they are a little under the weather during the school hours. Skilled professionals are in attendance to ensure all emergencies as attended to in the right manner to ensure that the student or staff member is provided medical assistance immediately..
In addition to a full-time nurse who is our permanent staff member, the school has a tie up with Metro Hospital that is right next door to us. Two visiting doctors monitor and record the general physical development of our children and provide regular health check-ups besides offering immediate first-aid treatment whenever needed. Regular check-up of children for height, weight, vision is done, and record is maintained.
Self-care and care for others is an important life skill, especially in case of medical emergencies. Our students are taught about the different aspects of Health education , immediate medical assistance and caring for others. Some of the activities undertaken by school are
o Blood donation camp for the community.
o Lifestyle and diet management workshops by doctors and dieticians are imparted to promote good health.
o Stress management aided with yoga and meditation imparted by our yoga faculty
o Immunization Awareness Drive in neighbouring village
o Mental and Emotional well-being workshops by our school counsellors
o First-aid training for all students across school
o Disaster Management medical aid
o CPR Training for staff and students
The DPSG infirmary is well equipped with medical facilities to accord care to those who might need it, for minor physical ailments or accidents. It is functional across the regular school timings and has a full time nurse and trained help to administer basic first aid and treatment for ailments common to children with COVID 19 protocols (6 ft social distance, 3 layer masks and protective gloves with frequent sanitization are now incorporated into daily protocol management). The room is airy and comfortable, stocked with fresh linen and sanitized as per stringent standards. The school undertakes an annual medical check- up for students and maintains the health records of every student. An insurance plan for medical coverage to students is also available. In house counselling sessions for Adolescent Education and hygiene are held regularly.
