Spearman ISDSchool Nurse

2012-2013

Sally L. Swan BSN,RN

Role of the School Nurse

To support student learning by implementing strategies that promote

student and staff health and safety

Nurse Duties

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services• Health Education

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement• Staff Wellness

Nurse Duties:

• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement• Staff Wellness• Health Promotion

Who Should Go to the Nurse??

Active Illness or Injury

Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert List

Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing Referral

Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing ReferralWellness Checks

Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing ReferralWellness ChecksLICE!!!!

How To Send Students To Nurse

Complete Referral

Complete ReferralSend Student to Building Office

Complete ReferralSend Student to Building OfficeStudent Will Return With Completed Form

Stating Plan

Complete ReferralSend Student to Building OfficeStudent Will Return With Completed Form

Stating PlanForm to Go Home With Student

What I Need From You:

Patience !!!

Patience !!!New Nurse

Patience !!!New NurseNew Forms

Patience !!!New NurseNew FormsNew Procedures

Patience !!!New NurseNew FormsNew ProceduresAgain New Nurse

Communication:

MedicationHealth IssuesConcernsSuggestions

BEWARE…..

FREQUENT FLYERS

School HealthWhere Are We Headed?

CPR/AED Training

CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness Planning

CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased Accessibility

CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased AccessibilityImproved Team Participation

CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased AccessibilityImproved Team ParticipationImproved Communication

Universal Precautions:

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids

Hepatitis B Virus

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids

Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C Virus

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids

Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C VirusHIV

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids

Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C VirusHIVMRSA

Transmission of Pathogens:

Direct Contact with Infected Blood

Direct Contact with Infected BloodDirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids

or Tissues

Direct Contact with Infected BloodDirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids

or TissuesPuncture of Skin by Contaminated Object

BODY FLUIDS:

FecesUrineVomitNasal SecretionsSputumBloodWound DrainageSemen and Vaginal Secretions

How to Protect Yourself From Exposure:

Treat all bodily fluids as if they are infected

Always wear gloves if you anticipate touching bodily fluids

Avoid touching the outside of the gloves when removing them

Proper disposal of gloves and any contaminated material

Wash hands immediately after contact with bodily fluids

Disinfect contaminated areas with appropriate germicidal agent

Use barrier protection with CPR when possible

Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!

GET YOUR RECOMMENDED VACCINES

WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED:

Wash Affected Area Immediately with soap and warm water

Flush eyes and mucous membranes with large amounts of water

Report exposure to Principal and Nurse IMMEDIATELY!!

REMEMBER MOST EXPOSURES DO NOT RESULT IN INFECTION

POSSIBLE COMMON EXPOSURES:

Bloody NosePlayground InjuryStudent FightsSeizuresIllness (vomit and feces)BRACES (athletic injuries)Athletics (MRSA)

Each Teacher will be provided a Personal Protection Packet

Have a GREAT Year and please call me if you have any questions. Thanks for all your patience and time. Sally L. Swan RN