NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School
Update: Our local Fire Chief recommends shelter in place in a safe zone, which for us would be stairwells. However, our Special Ed dept is looking into a stair chair with the agreement that if we have a stair chair, it will be used during every fire ...
NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School
Already have a call in to FD, waiting for call back. Parents have said "if it's a real fire, can someone just pick her up?" (If it's real, we'll get her out or die trying). I'm very concerned about the sleds for that reason. However, in a true emerge...
Wheelchair bound student with brittle bones. Most classes will be upstairs. Day to day, student uses the elevator. However, does anyone have suggestions on evac plans and/or evac aids to use in the event of emergency?
NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to Keeperofbandages's topic in School
This is my supply list. I usually order each semester, and update my "quantity needed" as the year goes on. Sometimes, I have an overstock and don't need to order those things; and sometimes I run out before the semester is over. But maybe this will ...
NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to seedanurse's topic in School
Same here. Due to FERPA & HIPAA laws, I cannot and will not release any information to anyone other than custodial parent without subpoena. And I will consult my district's attorneys every step of the way.
NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to CrazySchoolNurse's topic in School
Louisiana DOH says exclude only for "purulent discharge"; may return once "exclusion criteria are resolved or on medication, if indicated, for at least 24 hours". If there isn't drainage/crusting, they stay. But, I notify parents that student is c/o....
NurseHeatherBSNRN replied to Bulldogs's topic in School
https://www.nasn.org/nasn/research/everystudentcounts/school-nurse-capacity-building I have started using the "Data points health office visit tracking form" this school year. It breaks things down to # of visits per day, how many returned to class/s...