1. Spearman ISD School Nurse 2012-2013 Sally L. Swan BSN,RN

2. Role of the School Nurse To support student learning by implementing strategies that promote student and staff health and safety

3. Nurse Duties

4. Nurse Duties : Health Services

5. Nurse Duties : Health Services Health Education

6. Nurse Duties : Health Services Health Education Environmental Health

7. Nurse Duties : Health Services Health Education Environmental Health Parent/Community Involvement

8. Nurse Duties : Health Services Health Education Environmental Health Parent/Community Involvement Staff Wellness

9. Nurse Duties : Health Services Health Education Environmental Health Parent/Community Involvement Staff Wellness Health Promotion

10. Who Should Go to the Nurse??

11. Active Illness or Injury

12. Students Listed on Health Alert List

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

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

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

16. How To Send Students To Nurse

17. Complete Referral

18. Send Student to Building Office

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

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

21. What I Need From You:

22. Patience !!!

23. New Nurse

24. Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms

25. Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms New Procedures

26. Patience !!! New Nurse New Forms New Procedures Again New Nurse

27. Communication: Medication Health Issues Concerns Suggestions

28. BEWARE….. FREQUENT FLYERS

29. School Health Where Are We Headed?

31. CPR/AED Training

32. Progressive Wellness Planning

33. CPR/AED Training Progressive Wellness Planning Increased Accessibility

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

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

37. Universal Precautions :

38. Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids Hepatitis B Virus

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

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

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

42. Transmission of Pathogens:

43. Direct Contact with Infected Blood

44. Direct Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids or Tissues

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

46. BODY FLUIDS: Feces Urine Vomit Nasal Secretions Sputum Blood Wound Drainage Semen and Vaginal Secretions

47. How to Protect Yourself From Exposure:

48. 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

49. 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!!!!!!

50. GET YOUR RECOMMENDED VACCINES

51. WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED:

52. 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!!

53. REMEMBER MOST EXPOSURES DO NOT RESULT IN INFECTION

54. POSSIBLE COMMON EXPOSURES:

55. Bloody Nose Playground Injury Student Fights Seizures Illness (vomit and feces) BRACES (athletic injuries) Athletics (MRSA)

56. Each Teacher will be provided a Personal Protection Packet

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