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List of Suggested School Health Clinic Supplies

When starting a school health clinic, there are a lot of details to tend to. It's easy to become overwhelmed if you don't stay organized. Aside from the technical and medical aspects, there are also the basics to consider. One basic would be the list of supplies you need in order to operate.

  1. Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer

    • Hand sanitizer has become a standard in many healthcare based settings. However, before you buy hand sanitizer for your school health clinic, you should consider the type of sanitizer. According to School Kids Healthcare, alcohol-free hand sanitizer may be more effective than alcohol-based solutions. Alcohol-based products can remove materials from the skin that are helpful in fighting bacteria. This defeats the purpose of using hand sanitizer.

    Bandages

    • Kids are often full of bumps, cuts, and bruises. Having a wide assortment of bandages is a good idea for school health clinics. There are many types of bandages -- from butterfly wound closures, to fingertip bandages, to contour bandages. Having a variety of types and sizes is essential so that you can be assured that you can cover and protect many sized cuts and wounds.

    Cold Packs

    • Cold packs can be used to reduce fever pain, reduce swelling, and relieve pain from strains. School health clinics may consider purchasing packs that do not have to be refrigerated. If this is not possible, there are gel-based packs that do not take up much space. Any packs purchased should be disposable to reduce the chance of cross-contamination.

    Disposable Linens

    • Disposable linens will come in handy for children who need to rest during the school day. The linens can also be used to clean up illness-related messes. You might also consider buying clean-up wipes and gloves for your school health clinic stash.

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