LICE SCREENING
Screening - In Clinic, Conditioner Method:
Steps Involved:-
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Check the hair and scalp with bright lighting and medical magnifier.
If lice not detected:-
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Brush hair to remove knots.
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Apply conditioner to a section of dry hair.
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Combe through until all the conditioner is removed by wiping the conditioner onto a tissue.
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Check the tissue and the combe after each wipe for lice or nits.
Once lice or eggs have been identified a headlice treatment is recommended and can be booked.
Screening Fee: $15
Screening - School Package, Dry Method:
At Lice Lab we provide local childcare, kindergartens, playgroups and schools free group lice screening. The screening package includes:
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A two hour assessment at your school
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Confidentialy agreement
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Consent form
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Child screening procedure - Dry method
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Infection control
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Parent notification
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School notification of treatment provided
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Screening results report provided
Strick hygeine practices are employed for each child that is screened. To comply with <insert legislation> all children to be screened must have returned a signed parent consent form before service will commence. All Lice Lab tecnitions have a National Police Certificate and a DSCI Screening Clearance.
Each child will be assessed for head lice in an effective and confidential manner, and parents/guardians of those infected will be notified as per school policy.
Screening at schools is necessary to break the head lice cycle. To obtain a School Screening Package call 0000 000 000 or email your request.