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Head Lice Cleaning Checklist
Tips for Removal of
Nits and Lice
Day 1
V Check all household members for head lice
/ Wash hair with a basic perfume- and cream rinse-free shampoo and towel dry.
✓ Apply head lice shampoo to entire head while standing over the sink. Carefully follow
product instructions. Dry with a clean towel. Put on clean clothing.
/ Comb hair thoroughly with a clean comb or brush.
✓ Remove all nits with a nit comb, fingernails, or tweezers. Sit in a well-lit area and section
hair. Go through each section carefully and thoroughly, cleaning the nit comb after
each sweep through.
Z Wash and dry recently worn clothing, hair ties, soft toys, and bedding on the hot setting;
flip and iron the mattress.
Z Dry clean, bag in a plastic bag for two weeks, or freeze for 48 hours any clothing, toys,
or pillows that cannot be washed.
Z Vacuum all carpets, floors, mattresses, furniture, and the car. Dispose of the vacuum
cleaner bag outside. Do not use lice spray. It is toxic and ineffective.
Z Wash combs, brushes, and hair ornaments in hot soapy water, or soak in alcohol or a
diluted bleach solution.
Z Notify all people who have recently been in contact with the exposed household member.
Day 2 through 7
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Vacuum daily.
Recheck affected heads daily. If live lice are found, remove, call your health care
provider for treatment recommendations (if less than seven days since your
last treatment) and redo household cleaning measures.
Repeat head lice shampoo treatment after seven days.
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Check heads daily for lice or nits.
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be resolved include insurance coverage, capital assets identification, organizational charts
revisions, rights of way, land descriptions, and potential staff realignments.
Currently, the SIHA Board of Commissioners is composed of seven members
who monitor policymaking. Additionally, a three-member Housing Committee monitors the
Housing Improvement Program. Will the two committees continue monitoring responsibilities
separately or combine as one standing committee?
The NAHASDA Committee/Transition Committee meets regularly to proceed with
transition planning as directed by Tribal Council. It provides reports at the regular Tribal
Council meetings and monthly SIHA Board of Commissioners meetings.
The Transition Committee has prepared a report that outlines tasks to be performed,
personnel assigned, and dates for completion. These are only recommendations for the
planning process and are subject to Tribal Council approval. The NAHASDA Committee
only provides a plan of action to smoothly transition from a separate Tribally Designated
Housing Entity (TDHE) into a CTSI Tribal Housing Department.
Although the Tribal Council has some important issues to consider, we must stay
on track to be ready for the Jan. 1, 2001, deadline. During the next few months, we
will attempt to resolve potential problem situations with several SIHA and CTSI staff
members’ involvement.
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Find a well-lighted area. Natural light is
best, such as a window or outside. A
strong lamp can be used as well.
Comb out all tangles with a regular comb
or brush.
Dampen hair if it is not wet. Use a spray
bottle to remoisten hair.
Part hair into small sections and pin. Start
by lifting a one-inch section.
Using a special lice comb, begin at the
scalp and with a firm even motion draw
the comb through to the very end of the
strand. Keep the teeth of the comb deep
into the hair while pulling. Try combing
from the end of the hair toward the scalp
if tolerated.
With each pass through the hair, clean
the comb debris by dipping it into a cup,
wiping with a paper towel, or placing
under running water.
Continue combing until the hair section
is clear. You may need to use finger tips
or baby scissors on individual hair
strands. Then pin the section up and
proceed through the rest of the hair.
Recheck the head after combing and
remove any remaining nits.
Recheck daily for two weeks and
weekly thereafter. Even with thorough nit
removal, eggs can be left behind. Finding
them early is key to keeping them from
hatching and restarting the cycle.
Helpful Hints
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Children get bored easily! Place them
in front of a book or video. This could
take several hours.
Take frequent short breaks. Children find
it difficult to sit still for long periods.
Make sure the hair is very well combed
before starting. The lice combs can
really pull.
Use a team approach. Try to enlist all
family members to help.
Use a magnifying glass if it’s difficult to
see the nits or lice.
Many find that metal lice combs work
more efficiently.
Make a head lice check part of your
child’s regular hygiene care.