The guide to health requirements in educational institutions, issued by the Dubai Municipality’s Health and Safety Department, recently confirmed the necessity of contracting every school in the emirate with a private practicing physician, licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, so that he visit the school at a rate of at least twice a week, provided that the duration of each A two-hour visit in case of part-time, or presence throughout the day if working full-time.

The municipality said in the guide that one or more nurses should be appointed, according to the number of students in the school, provided that they are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, and that the nurse wear the dress code during work, which is a white coat, in addition to providing a clinic equipped with the necessary equipment, and keeping a medical file For every student.

She pointed out that the number of doctors and nurses scheduled to be in the school according to the requirements of the Dubai Health Authority is specified by one doctor part-time, in the event that the number of students in the school does not exceed 1500 students, and one doctor full-time, or two part-time doctors if the number of students reaches 3500 students, and two doctors Full-time, or full-time doctor and two part-time doctors if the number of students in the school reaches 10 thousand students, but if the number exceeds that, it is necessary to have three full-time doctors, or two full-time doctors, and two part-time doctors.

She added that with regard to the number of nurses, there will be one nurse every 1,000 students in the school, stressing that the clinic in the school must be licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, and its area should not be less than 14 square meters, according to the requirements of the Dubai Health Authority, and the area of ​​the treatment area should not be less About six square meters, with separate space, to isolate students with infectious diseases, as well as to provide adequate cabins for students ’medical files.

The municipality stated that a room should be provided for examination in the event that a doctor is permanently present in the school, and that the clinic doors be wide, to allow entry to the chairs of people of determination, or medical vehicles, so that the door width is at least 90 cm, and the width of the corridors 120 cm, with a plaque placed A guide on the door explaining this is a clinic.

She stressed the necessity of providing a hand wash basin surrounded by ceramics, undiluted liquid soap, a hand dryer, and a suitable medical bed free from defects that can be moved, covered with clean white cotton sheets, white cotton sheets, with a number of 12 each, and medical covers used over them, which are of Single use.

She stressed the necessity of providing buses for students with air conditioning and clean inside and outside, which are in conformity with the safety conditions of Emirates Transport Corporation, and equipped with supervisors, provided that appropriate bus stops are provided within the school boundaries, and parking spaces for people of determination.

She explained that the school should be in a quiet place, away from pollution sources, according to the requirements of the municipality's planning department, and that it should be built of concrete, and cabs, wooden partitions, or additions should not be used without a license, and ventilation and lighting should be sufficient, With periodically clean air-conditioners, unit openings and filters for air conditioning inside the school.

She stressed the need to put soft metal nets on the windows to prevent insects from entering, and that the furniture used is valid and free from cracks and defects, and that the surfaces are smooth, easy to clean and sterilize.

The Dubai Municipality indicated that its Health and Safety Department sets the unified health requirements for educational institutions, in accordance with the general framework of legislation regulating them in Dubai, and at the federal level, to be reviewed periodically to keep pace with the current update of relevant legislation and executive regulations.

Whiteboard

The manual on health requirements in educational institutions, issued by the Dubai Municipality’s Health and Safety Department, stated that it is preferable to use a white school board for the educational process, or other technological solutions, such as a light detector, pointing out that it is necessary to provide sufficient areas of the external squares, and at a rate not less than Two square meters for each student, free of potholes or obstacles that cause injury to students, and that the floors of the playgrounds for the games and the kindergarten are shock-absorbing materials.

She stated that shaded spaces must be provided to protect students from sunlight and rain, provided that these umbrellas are from materials approved by Dubai Municipality, and the use of asbestos is strictly prohibited.

She said that it is imperative that the school gates do not open on a main street, and barriers must be placed outside the gates, to prevent students from going to the street quickly, and that fences of appropriate height should be provided around the school.

A dedicated examination room should be provided in case the doctor is permanently present at the school.

- The municipality stressed the necessity of providing a hand wash basin surrounded by ceramics and undiluted liquid soap.