Spearman ISD School Nurse 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

Students Listed on Health Alert List

Active Illness or Injury Students Listed on Health Alert List Vision and Hearing Referral

Active Illness or Injury Students Listed on Health Alert List Vision and Hearing Referral Wellness Checks

Active Illness or Injury Students Listed on Health Alert List Vision and Hearing Referral Wellness Checks LICE!!!!

How To Send Students To Nurse

Complete Referral

Send Student to Building Office

Complete Referral Send Student to Building Office Student Will Return With Completed Form Stating Plan

Complete Referral Send Student to Building Office Student Will Return With Completed Form Stating Plan Form to Go Home With Student

What I Need From You:

Patience !!!

New Nurse

Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms

Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms New Procedures

Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms New Procedures Again New Nurse

Communication: Medication Health Issues Concerns Suggestions

BEWARE….. FREQUENT FLYERS

School Health Where Are We Headed?

CPR/AED Training

Progressive Wellness Planning

CPR/AED Training Progressive Wellness Planning Increased Accessibility

CPR/AED Training Progressive Wellness Planning Increased Accessibility Improved Team Participation

CPR/AED Training Progressive Wellness Planning Increased Accessibility Improved Team Participation Improved Communication

Universal Precautions :

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids Hepatitis B Virus

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis C Virus

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis C Virus HIV

Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis C Virus HIV MRSA

Transmission of Pathogens:

Direct Contact with Infected Blood

Direct Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids or Tissues

Direct Contact with Infected Blood Direct Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids or Tissues Puncture of Skin by Contaminated Object

BODY FLUIDS: Feces Urine Vomit Nasal Secretions Sputum Blood Wound Drainage Semen 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!!!!!!

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 Nose Playground Injury Student Fights Seizures Illness (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