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Virginia Health Catalyst Summit - October 6th in Richmond- 4.5 CE credits

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Virginia Health Catalyst Summit - October 6th in Richmond- 4.5 CE credits

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The Catalyst Annual Summit is an event for sharing ideas, making connections, and learning from our communities to improve the oral and overall health of all Virginians.

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The Future of Public Oral Health Integration 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Roosevelt Allen, DDS, United Concordia

Racial Equity in Health Care Access and Treatment
Yewande Austin, Honoris Causa, Global Institute for Change
In our rapidly evolving world, addressing racial disparities in healthcare access and treatment is a critical imperative. This breakout session offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics surrounding racial equity in healthcare, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change.
This breakout is the first installment of a four-part series that will meet virtually post-summit. Participants are encouraged to make a commitment to all three post-summit sessions. Kasey Hampton, Families USA
The ability to tell compelling stories is a powerful tool for driving change and advocacy. This breakout session will empower attendees with the skills and insights needed to craft and share impactful narratives that inspire action and create meaningful change.

Improving the Future of Public Oral Health
A Conversation facilitated By Ericca Facetti, Catalyst VP of Clinical & Community Care, featuring Catalyst partners from across the state
This breakout session offers a comprehensive exploration of the following topics:
Vanessa Walker-Harris, MD, Virginia Department of Health

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Catalyst Annual Summit - Virginia Health Catalyst

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The Future of Public Oral Health Integration 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Roosevelt Allen, DDS, United Concordia Racial Equity in Health Care Access and Treatment Yewande Austin, Honoris Causa, Global Institute for Change In our rapidly evolving world, addressing racial disparities in healthcare access and treatment is a critical imperative.

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Summit - October 6th in Richmond- 4.5 CE credits

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Summit - October 6th in Richmond- 4.5 CE credits

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New School Nurse Orientation Webinar 2.0

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New School Nurse Orientation Webinar 2.0

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New School Nurse Orientation 2.0 [Autosaved] (1)

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Back to School with Asthma (New Webinar) | Allergy & Asthma Network

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Join us for a Free webinar Tuesday, August 16th at 3:00 PM ET where we look at asthma concerns as students return to school.

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National Immunization Awareness Month JULY NEWSLETTER Quarterly Meeting Slides Thanks to all who attended our Quarterly Meeting last Thursday! Please find the slide deck* here, as well as: Preliminary

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Mental Health in Schools Registration Flyer 2022

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Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention 

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Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention 

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Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention is a message guide and toolkit that equips youth-serving providers and organizations with the tools and resources necessary to support meaningful prevention messaging. This toolkit includes messaging on youth substance use prevention, tip sheets, social media graphics and shareables, videos, webinars, interactive worksheets, and an educational course.

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Purpose of the Toolkit & How to Use It

Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention message guide and toolkit equips youth-serving providers and organizations with the tools and resources necessary to support meaningful prevention messaging. This toolkit includes messaging on youth substance use prevention, tip sheets, social media graphics and shareables, videos, webinars, interactive worksheets, and an educational course.

The resources within this toolkit will support youth-serving providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) implement the Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention Message Guide and Communication Pathway.

How to Use the Toolkit

This toolkit is divided into ten sections, each containing a variety of clinical and operational resources to support youth-serving providers in building their capacity to implement the message guide and deliver substance use prevention messages to youth.

The following definitions are used throughout the message guide and toolkit:

YOUTH-SERVING PROVIDER – Providers and organizations, including community behavioral health organizations, primary care providers, social workers, counselors, and community-based organizations that engage youth ages 12–18.

YOUTH – Young people ages 12–18 years (middle and high school students).

SUBSTANCES – Refers to alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), tobacco/nicotine, and prescription and illicit drugs such as opioids and stimulants.

Your Role

As a Youth-Serving Provider

Youth-serving providers have the unique opportunity to create a space for young people to grow into their values, develop their independence and flourish. By normalizing conversations about substance use and the connection it can have to health, school, finances and relationships, providers can help anticipate emerging issues that a young person could face and provide guidance. This can be accomplished by delivering information about the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and practices.

Early identification and intervention of youth substance use decreases the likelihood of developing a substance use disorder in the future and experiencing consequences related to the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Knowing what information young people want and need can open doors to productive conversations. Knowing how to offer that information allows providers to make the best use of that opening. The resources within this toolkit are to support youth-serving providers in communicating with youth through meaningful conversation.

Your Role

As a Community-based Organization or Coalition

To support youth substance use prevention, communities must take a comprehensive and coordinated public and social health approach to incorporate the entire sphere of youth experience, including considerations for the experiences of youth who are underserved, particularly BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, and others) youth. CBOs and coalitions have a unique and critical role in supporting substance use prevention, maximizing the impact of regular touchpoints, leveraging pre-established relationships with trusted adults and reinforcing healthy protective factors. Opportunities abound to relate substance use prevention messaging with youth service populations: whether reinforcing the value of optimum health for hobbies, encouraging healthy peer relationships, identifying risk factors via casual, caring conversations or linking to formalized behavioral health supports.

Messaging can be tailored to the nature of how a CBO or coalition engages with youth and prime settings to connect with youth due to the positive relationships with trusted adult staff and volunteers. CBO and coalition staff possess a depth of understanding of the youth experience in their community and have the potential to make a big impact. The combination of staff commitment to youth wellbeing, established rapport and local insight creates an indispensable opportunity to contribute to positive youth development, free of substance use.

Check out these quick videos to learn more about your role as a youth-serving provider in substance use prevention.

This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,000,000 with 100% funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government.

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Getting Candid - National Council for Mental Wellbeing

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The resources within this toolkit will support youth-serving providers and community-based organizations (CBOs) implement the Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention Message Guide and Communication Pathway.

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Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms

Every week on "Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms", hosts Meredith Berkman and Dorian Fuhrman, two of PAVe's co-founders, will discuss the youth vaping epidemic, sharing important information about everything from serious health risks to quitting resources.

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Every week on "Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms", hosts Meredith Berkman and Dorian Fuhrman, two of PAVe's co-founders, will discuss the youth vaping epidemic, sharing important information about everything from serious health risks to quitting resources.

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We know this has been a crazy year with lots of requests of survey regarding COVID and promise this is not another COVID request 🙂. School nurse staffing, funding, substitutes (where applicable), and recruiting new school nurses has been a real concern across the nation and we want to help! Click here to access the survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. 

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We know this has been a crazy year with lots of requests of survey regarding COVID and promise this is not another COVID request 🙂. School nurse staffing, funding, substitutes (where applicable), and recruiting new school nurses has been a real concern across the nation and we want to help! Click here to access the survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. 

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We value your time; and as a show of our appreciation, you are eligible to enter into a random drawing for a $25 or $50 gift card. To enter, simply click on the link at the end of the survey. This link will take you to a separate page where we can capture your contact information while ensuring your survey responses remain anonymous.

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We know this has been a tough year. We are inspired by what you do every day.

We know many surveys have come out asking about COVID and school nursing. This survey is NOT focused on COVID.

We want to learn more about school nursing staffing and funding, as well as your situation related to school nurse substitutes and the future pipeline of school nurses. We will use the results to identify different and innovative ways to support school nursing.

We estimate the survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please complete by June 10, 2022.

We value your time; and as a show of our appreciation, you are eligible to enter into a random drawing for a $25 or $50 gift card. To enter, simply click on the link at the end of the survey. The link will take you to a separate page where we can capture your contact information while ensuring your survey responses remain anonymous.

When the term school nursing is used it means a nurse working in the school, but not 1:1 special nurse assignments (unless otherwise indicated).

We invite school nurses and educators (principals, pupil services directors) to complete the survey.

We recommend you take the survey on a tablet or laptop as a few of the questions towards the end may be more difficult to do on a phone.

We recommend you complete in one sitting, however, you should be able to save and return to the survey but need to do so from the same device.

The survey was determined to be exempt by the Institutional Review Board.

This project is funded by the Moses Taylor Foundation.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Maughan at: c4shiq@phaboard.org or emaugha@gmu.edu

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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We want to learn more about school nursing staffing and funding, as well as your situation related to school nurse substitutes and the future pipeline of school nurses.

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Join the Eastern States Youth Tobacco Summit!

Calling all young leaders!

Mark your calendars and join us for a special TWO-DAY youth summit on tobacco!

June 7th AND June 8th young advocates from across the region will be coming together to talk about how we can take action and end tobacco use among youth! We invite you to be a part of an exchange of ideas with fellow young advocates about new and fresh ways to use your voice to build a healthier world.

We'll be hearing from young leaders in the tobacco movement about what work is being done to achieve a tobacco free generation and what you can do in your own community to make a difference. Experts on a broad range of tobacco and advocacy issues will discuss how corporations and others market to specific demographics - including youth - so they can sell products which can impact health in the short and long term. But - that's not all. There will be fun activities, giveaways, and special guests coming, so you won't want to miss this!

PLUS everyone who completes the summit will receive a Community Leadership Certificate.

Your voice is critical to speaking up for the issues that matter to you. Those who put profits before health need to be countered by the voices of people who want to see a world where health and well-being are put first. We must join together as a movement of young leaders who stand up against tactics and products we know are harmful to us and those we care about.

Sign up today to receive your EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION DIGITAL TICKET! Make sure you have this on hand for a SPECIAL opportunity during the summit!

Join us on June 7th and 8th to help foster your generation into a world of longer, healthier lives!

WHEN

June 07, 2022 at 3:00pm - 7pm

CONTACT

Katey Aquilina / Rebecca Scharler ·

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Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Community Care Initiative

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Recent maternal mortality data released by the CDC in February show that maternal deaths in the U.S. increased from 754 to 861 deaths per year. The death rate among non-Hispanic Black women remains 3 times the rate of White women. Inequitable treatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a significant factor in this tragic disparity, and racism is at the root of such inequity.

In 2019, the National Healthy Start Association (NHSA) entered into a cooperative agreement with HRSA to pilot the Alliance for Maternal Health Community Care Initiative (AIM CCI), which seeks to develop non-hospital Maternal Safety Bundles (MSB) that are inculcated in equity and applicable in outpatient clinical and community-based settings to prevent severe maternal morbidity and mortality. At NHSA-AIM CCI we strive for a health care system that is truly equitable, where racial identity holds no influence on maternal health outcomes. To that end, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly developed professional learning series to address racism's impact on maternal health and beyond, the Racial Equity Learning Series (RELS).

We hope that you will find RELS a useful resource, applicable to individuals and organizational teams, to deepen your understanding of the devastating effects of racism and explore strategies to combat racism from the waiting room to the board room, and beyond.

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NHSA-AIM CCI Racial Equity Learning Series (RELS) - Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Community Care Initiative

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Recent maternal mortality data released by the CDC in February show that maternal deaths in the U.S. increased from 754 to 861 deaths per year. The death rate among non-Hispanic Black women remains 3 times the rate of White women.

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Zoom meeting: Includes info regarding Epi ordering process for schools, NASN & SISN registration, SSWS voluntary reporting and End of year Med disposal

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Agenda Zoom Meeting 5-12-22 for VA School Nurses (1)

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Upcoming Events:

Virtual Trauma Summit, June 27-July 1, 2022
Recognizing and Supporting Students with Anxiety and Depression
June 13, 2022, 9:00-12:00 – Virtual Program
July 14, 2022, 10:00-1:00 – In person program in Northern Virginia region, TBA
Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention
July 11, 2022, 9:00-12:00 – Virtual Program

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The "Handle With Care" Model:

If a law enforcement officer encounters a child during a call, that child's information is forwarded to the school before the school bell rings the next day. The school implements individual, class and whole school trauma-sensitive curricula so that traumatized children are "Handled With Care". If a child needs more intervention, on-site trauma-focused mental healthcare is available at the school.

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The "Handle With Care" Model: If a law enforcement officer encounters a child during a call, that child's information is forwarded to the school before the school bell rings the next day. The school implements individual, class and whole school trauma-sensitive curricula so that traumatized children are "Handled With Care".

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School Based Workforce Development Application and Information

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School Based Workforce Development Application and Information

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Student & School Support

School health programs in Virginia public schools support the physical and emotional well-being of students through school nursing services, health education covering a range of developmentally appropriate topics and other services that promote a healthy learning environment.

Use the menu to the right to navigate to the sub-sections of this topic:

Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Presentations

VA Association of School Nurses provides a the School Health Resources Recovery Plan resource document with school nurse specific information related to processes and procedures impacted by COVID 19.

Center for Disease Control Resource Documents

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has released the following resources to assist school divisions:

HIPAA/FERPA during the COVID Pandemic

Information Sharing in the School Setting During a Public Health Emergency (2020) - The purpose of this article is to briefly review the privacy laws as they relate to schools, as well as to provide an overview of the recent waivers to assist school nurses, school administrators, healthcare professionals, and public health agencies in protecting the health and safety of students during this current public health emergency

Student Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF) - Student health information is typically protected by FERPA, not the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Consent is usually required before disclosing personal information, but both laws have exceptions when disclosures are made to protect the health or safety of others in an emergency. This resource reviews how FERPA and HIPAA govern the disclosure of students' health information held by schools, and provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with examples illustrating how FERPA applies in the context of COVID-19.

Personal Protective Equipment Use for Special Populations (AAP, 2020) (PDF) - This resource provides recommendations to school nurses, special education staff and school administrators regarding the use of PPE in special populations for procedures or treatments during the school day.

School Entrance Requirements

Reference to Commonwealth & Policy Made at the Local Level

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School-Based Workforce Development Grant, RECORDING Friday, May 6, 2022

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School-Based Workforce Development Grant, RECORDING Friday, May 6, 2022

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.

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Virginia Student Immunization Survey (SIS) Data Presentation Final

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Agenda School Nurse Zoom Meeting 4-21-22

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Agenda School Nurse Zoom Meeting 4-21-22

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_Agenda Zoom Meeting 4-21-22 for VA School Nurses

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WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT

Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Webinar

July 11, 2022 ~ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

In the past year, there has been a dramatic rise in suicidal ideation and attempts among adolescents and young adults. In this workshop, participants will learn how to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide, as well as how to help build protective factors and how to help those at risk recognize protective factors in their own lives. Participants will learn how to talk with youth at risk, and gain an understanding of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.  There will be discussion of practical strategies to use with at-risk youth, as well as ideas to use for strategic planning around suicide prevention in the community and school setting. This program aligns with the VDOE Suicide Prevention Guidelines.

Intended Audience

This training is intended for K-12 and IHE educators, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, counselors, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement and school/campus security officers will be available.

Training Details

Training will be offered on the Zoom platform.

Cost and Registration

There is no fee to attend this webinar. Pre-registration is required.

Register today!

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Sharing our summit speaker application below for SBOHP consideration. It could be a good opportunity to ensure the school nurse has a strong voice.

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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You can apply to present your work during a breakout session of the 2022 Catalyst Annual Summit on October 7 in Richmond, VA! We are excited to be together in person for this engaging event!

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Topic: School Nurse Coordinator Meeting
Start Time: Mar 31, 2022 01:48 PM

Meeting Recording:
https://doe-virginia-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/A70Pv2yCo4CRT04VPxGPw0rV8OU_62Z9MW7lOHiGgDCNvfaqpJ8DtE5lY05LkXP8.xFfik9Zudg8LQMu-

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HPV- The discussion will be around community health, resources, HPV and HPV vaccine, and the findings from the HPV vaccine study that was conducted in Brunswick, Dinwiddie, and Greensville county. If you have any partners or families in these counties or know anyone who is interested in the topic be sure to encourage them to register for the event here. They can attend in person (free dinner) or virtually via Zoom. 

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HPV- The discussion will be around community health, resources, HPV and HPV vaccine, and the findings from the HPV vaccine study that was conducted in Brunswick, Dinwiddie, and Greensville county. If you have any partners or families in these counties or know anyone who is interested in the topic be sure to encourage them to register for the event here. They can attend in person (free dinner) or virtually via Zoom. 

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VCU HPV Community conversation event flyer

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School Health Partnerships Presentation 

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Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, School-Based Health Center Staff, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address hot topics that are on the top of educators' minds. In addition to sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, early childhood education providers, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Safe and Supportive Schools and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join the next Lessons from the Field webinar,Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships.

Please join us for important information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting successful models of health center service delivery in schools, as well as approaches, needs, and opportunities to support partnerships between schools and health centers. Case examples of school-based service delivery in health centers were highlighted.

Speakers/Panelists
Find a Health Center Key Considerations to Building Relationships & Resources General School Health Services Other

Jen Joseph, Director, Office of Policy and Program Development, Bureau of Primary Health Care, HRSA

Andrea Shore, Chief Program Officer, School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA)

Tammy Greenwell, Chief Operations Officer, Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. (NC)

Jessica McColley, Chief Medical Officer, Cabin Creek Health Center, Inc. (WV)

Matt Gruebmeyer,Director of Student Services, Henderson County Public Schools (NC)

Webinar Materials

Related Documents

Please contact NCSSLE if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing this information with you and hearing from you about the important work you are doing in your schools, communities, and states to meet the needs of your students and staff as they return to in-person learning.

More on the Lessons from the Field Webinar Series

To access archived materials from previous webinars and to find out what is coming next, go here.

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Lessons from the Field - Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships

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Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, School-Based Health Center Staff, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address hot topics that are on the top of educators' minds.

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School Nurse Coordinator Meeting 3-31-22

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School Nurse Coordinator Meeting 3-31-22

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Immunize VA - Opportunity to Earn Education Credits- April 2022

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Immunize VA - Opportunity to Earn Education Credits- April 2022

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March Newsletter MARCH NEWSLETTER Mark Your Calendars: ﻿Quarterly Coalition Meeting April 21st 12-1:30 pm EST Register for our Quarterly Coalition Meeting here. Infant Immunization Awareness Week Immu

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3/24/22 Zoom Recording for VA School Nurses 

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Topic: VA School Nurses Meeting
Start Time: Mar 24, 2022 02:36 PM

Meeting Recording:
https://doe-virginia-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/FAtH859QC-K-FxU3ktBdZRwtkUj95AApe-isRC3ZRCqpigj3Sc8xYeUuIqBXoE88.UR4E6a3h9HIaAT9O

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Immunize VA Newsletter 3-24-22 and Webinar information March 30,2022

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Immunize VA Newsletter 3-24-22 and Webinar information March 30,2022

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Reminder: Health Equity with Mike Royster

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Agenda Zoom Meeting 3-24-22 for VA School Nurses

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March 30, 2022 Lessons from the Field - Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships

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Attention: State and District Leaders, School Administrators, School-Based Health Center Staff, Student Support Personnel, Parents, and Education Stakeholders
The U.S. Department of Education is hosting a webinar series to address hot topics that are on the top of educators' minds. In addition to sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, early childhood education providers, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Safe and Supportive Schools and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) invites you to join the next Lessons from the Field webinar,Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships.

Please join us for important information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting successful models of health center service delivery in schools, as well as approaches, needs, and opportunities to support partnerships between schools and health centers. Case examples of school-based service delivery in health centers were highlighted.

Speakers/Panelists
Find a Health Center Key Considerations to Building Relationships & Resources General School Health Services Other

Jen Joseph, Director, Office of Policy and Program Development, Bureau of Primary Health Care, HRSA

Andrea Shore, Chief Program Officer, School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA)

Tammy Greenwell, Chief Operations Officer, Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. (NC)

Jessica McColley, Chief Medical Officer, Cabin Creek Health Center, Inc. (WV)

Matt Gruebmeyer,Director of Student Services, Henderson County Public Schools (NC)

Webinar Materials

Related Documents

Please contact NCSSLE if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing this information with you and hearing from you about the important work you are doing in your schools, communities, and states to meet the needs of your students and staff as they return to in-person learning.

More on the Lessons from the Field Webinar Series

To access archived materials from previous webinars and to find out what is coming next, go here.

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The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia - Working Together for a Virginia Without Cancer

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The Virginia HPV Immunization Taskforce (VHIT), a priority workgroup of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia, is focused on increasing HPV vaccination rates in Virginia. Taskforce members include medical providers, school employees and members of health care systems and non-profit organizations. VHIT members meet quarterly.

VHIT Celebrates International HPV Awareness Day

International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day is recognized in public health communities on March 4 and promotes vaccination against HPV-related cancers. Early prevention is recommended, with children becoming eligible for the HPV vaccine starting at age nine. HPV vaccination helps prevent HPV infections that lead to six types of cancer.

Join VHIT in our efforts to prioritize HPV prevention by signing our pledge.

VHIT calls for an integrated prioritization of HPV vaccination, read our statements.

Exceeding our Virginia Cancer Plan Goals for HPV

Goal #3: Reduce HPV Infections Among Virginians.
The strategies to meet this goal and objective have been a key focus for one of CACV's priority workgroups, the Virginia HPV Immunization Taskforce (VHIT).
Objectives 3.1.1: Increase the percentage of females aged 13-17 years completing the HPV vaccine series.

The goal to increase the HPV vaccination series completion in females ages 13 to 17 to 52% by 2022 has been met and exceeded with a 2020 rate of 64.8%.

Objective 3.1.2: Increase the percentage of males aged 13-17 years completing the HPV vaccine series.

The goal to increase the HPV immunization series among males ages 13 - 17 to 39.4% by 2022 has been met and exceeded with a 2020 rate of 48.2%.

Interested in learning more or joining VHIT? Contact us at vhit@cancercoalitionofvirginia.org.

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Virginia HPV Immunization Taskforce (VHIT) - The Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia

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The Virginia HPV Immunization Taskforce (VHIT), a priority workgroup of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia, is focused on increasing HPV vaccination rates in Virginia. Taskforce members include medical providers, school employees and members of health care systems and non-profit organizations. VHIT members meet quarterly.

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new study indicates that some providers of health information, specifically, doctors and administrative staff, may themselves have low health literacy. The study results show that providers with lower health literacy have lower self-reported use of health literacy best practices when communicating with their audiences.

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_ Agenda Zoom Meeting 2-24-22 for VA School Nurses (2)

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FREE Emergency Planning w/Dr. Alice Hoyt, March 3rd

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FREE Emergency Planning w/Dr. Alice Hoyt, March 3rd

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You must be certified by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA to teach any Mental Health First Aid course. Certification is achieved through a 3-day interactive training. Only individuals - not organizations - can receive Instructor certification.

Mental Health First Aid Instructor trainings may be public or private. Large groups (six or more Instructor candidates) can arrange for private, onsite training. Public and private courses provide access to the same training, certification and resources.
teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor Applicants
Before you apply for a teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Instructor training, your school or youth-serving organization must be an approved tMHFA Site. Individual Instructor candidates are not eligible to apply apart from an approved tMHFA site. If you have a school or organization in mind, please complete the interest form. After the school or organization becomes an approved tMHFA Site, Instructor candidates can apply to attend a 3-day tMHFA Instructor training.
Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Applicants - Missouri and Maryland Residents
If you are a resident of Missouri, please visit our state partner's website to apply for their in-state Instructor trainings. Open only to Missouri residents: Apply for Missouri Instructor Training. If you are a resident of Maryland, please visit their website to apply for their in-state Instructor trainings. Open only to Maryland residents: Apply for Maryland Instructor Training.

What You Learn
The training teaches you how to:

Teach the Mental Health First Aid course, including the 5-step ALGEE Action Plan, evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies and prevalence data.

Present the program with fidelity to the tested core model.

Apply the program to a range of adult learning styles.

Tailor presentations to diverse audiences and learning environments.

Module-specific courses include population-focused information.

Dual Certification in the Adult and Youth Curriculum
If you want to teach both Youth and Adult courses, you must first be a certified Instructor for either Youth or Adult training and teach at least one course in your core curriculum. You can then apply to become certified in the second curriculum. Once accepted, you can attend an in-person or remote 3-day Instructor training.

Training Cost

Please review this table for Instructor training course pricing.

Is your organization a member of the National Council? As part of your membership we offer discounted pricing. Interested in becoming a member? Learn more.

* If the organization is located in CT, HI, NM, SD or WV, state sales tax will apply.
**Existing Instructor course attendees must be certified in one MHFA curriculum type and seeking dual certification in the other (Adult/Youth).
Tuition includes:

Instructor-led training presented by our National Trainers

Training materials

Access to learning management system for pre- and post-work

Lunch during the training (in-person trainings only)

Full suite of Instructor support

Access to exclusive webinars and online learning

Access to Client Support Team for programmatic questions once certified

Technical assistance once certified

Professional development opportunities

Payment guidelines are provided when your application is accepted for a particular program (Youth or Adult). Payment is not required at the time of application, but is required to reserve your spot in a training session once your application has been accepted.

In-person Training Format

Courses typically run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.

Participants will complete approximately 8 hours of pre-work before the first day of training. Pre-work includes an online course that guides you through a series of MHFA modeling videos. This is a self-paced assignment that you can complete at your leisure prior to the course. You will receive access once you are fully registered for the course.

Each Instructor candidate will present and teach an assigned portion of the 8-hour course to the group.

Each Instructor candidate will provide a peer review for their colleagues.

National Trainers will conduct an individual evaluation of and provide feedback to each candidate.

Virtual Training Format

Participants will complete approximately 8 hours of pre-work before the first day of training. Pre-work includes an online course that guides you through a series of MHFA modeling videos. This is a self-paced assignment that you can complete at your leisure prior to the course. You will receive access once you are fully registered for the course.

Participants will order necessary materials for the course once registration has been confirmed. There will be no additional charges for course materials.

The online course will last 3 consecutive days, typically running from 9 a.m- 5 p.m. each day. This is a live, interactive course taught by MHFA National Trainers. A full agenda will be provided once your registration is confirmed.

Participants will complete approximately 2 hours of post-work after the live training. Post-work includes tips for teaching virtually and an overview of the platform with a brief test. Only after all post-work has been completed will the candidate receive full instructor credentials and a certificate.

Virtual Training IT Requirements

Computer: Windows, Apple desktop or laptop computer OR tablet with iOS, Android or Windows. Due to compatibility issues with Zoom we DO NOT recommend using a Chromebook for the live training sessions.

Computer microphone and speakers

For the best experience, join the course from a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Joining via the Zoom mobile app is prohibited due to its limited abilities.

If your computer does not have a microphone and speakers, you can use the dial-in option from your phone for audio.

Internal or external HD webcam

Internet Connection
We recommend an internet connection speed of at least 5 mbps (upload and download). You can test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/

The course will be hosted through Zoom. We will provide a how-to guide for those unfamiliar with the platform.

Certification is not guaranteed for all participants. To become certified, participants must complete all online course work, be present for the entire training, satisfactorily deliver the presentation and pass a written exam.

No specific academic or professional credentials are required for Instructor applicants. However, candidates should have knowledge of or experience with mental health problems (personally, professionally or both), prior experience in training adult learners and a commitment and strategic plan to roll out Mental Health First Aid in the community.

Applications are automatically scored and if successfully completed, you will have the opportunity to self-register in any upcoming training with availability.

* If you are a resident of Missouri, please visit our state partner's website to apply for their in-state Instructor trainings. These trainings are open only to in-state residents: Apply for Missouri Instructor Training

* If you are a resident of Maryland, please visit their website to apply for their in-state Instructor trainings. These trainings are open only to in-state residents: Apply for Maryland Instructor Training

Questions about the certification process? Email MHFAApplications@TheNationalCouncil.org.

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_Agenda Zoom Meeting 1-20-22 for VA School Nurses

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Afghan Medical Cultural Competencies for Healthcare Providers Webinar: 

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_Agenda Zoom Meeting 12-2 -21 for VA School Nurses

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Link to Ordering Stock Albuterol from VDH

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General Information
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Education (DOE) have implemented a policy for each school board to utilize for possession and administration of undesignated stock of epinephrine auto-injectors, albuterol inhalers and valved holding chamber (i.e. spacer) in every k-12 public school in the local school division.

Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, each school must hold a standing order for each undesignated stock medication and ensure that those who would be administering these medications are properly trained.

Epinephrine: The State Health Commissioner has issued an Epinephrine Standing Order for k-12 Public and Private Schools, which authorizes schools to possess and administer epinephrine to a student experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Albuterol: Public schools must obtain a standing order. Unless a public school has a contracted physician to sign the order locally, requests for a standing order will be submitted via the online form. Private schools may utilize a contracted physician and if not available, may complete the online form.

Please refer to the FAQs and process flows for additional information for each medication.

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Pharmacy - K-12 Public and Private School Orders - Epidemiology

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Undesignated Stock Epinephrine and Albuterol General Information The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Education (DOE) have implemented a policy for each school board to utilize for possession and administration of undesignated stock of epinephrine auto-injectors, albuterol inhalers and valved holding chamber (i.e.

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Enroll under Course, not topic

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Our learning center offers on-demand access to a wide variety of video courses and conference presentations. Use the dropdown menus to navigate locate the resources to meet your professional development needs and support your practice.

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Learning & Resource Center For School Mental Health Professionals

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Use of Undesignated Stock Albuterol in Schools Guidance Doc 12-2-21

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Use of Undesignated Stock Albuterol in Schools Guidance Doc 12-2-21

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School Nurse Survey- Open to all school nurses and due November 30th

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School Nurse Survey- Open to all school nurses and due November 30th

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Qualtrics Survey | Impact of COVID-19 on School Nursing

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National Association of School Nurse is a national organization that represents the best interest of school nurses. The information from this survey will assist NASN to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the school nurse workforce.

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_Agenda Zoom Meeting 11-18-21 for VA School Nurses (1)

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11/16/21 SNC Meeting re: HB 2019 and Undesignated Stock Albuterol Use in Schools, effective January 1, 2022

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11/16/21 SNC Meeting re: HB 2019 and Undesignated Stock Albuterol Use in Schools, effective January 1, 2022

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.

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School Nurse Information and Links for Training and Ordering 

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School Nurse Information and Links for Training and Ordering 

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Virtual town hall: COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds

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New School Nurse Coordinator Orientation Session 2.0

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New School Nurse Coordinator Orientation Session 2.0

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New School Nurse COORDINATOR Orientation, 2.0

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New School Nurse COORDINATOR Orientation, 2.0

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School Nurse Coordinators:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Nov 9, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: School Nurse Coordinator Orientation Training, 2.0 Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://doe-virginia-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rqiHy1uiShK8jiGQnlB8Nw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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_School Nurse Coordinator Meeting 10-19-21

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Agenda School Nurse Coordinator 10-19-21

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Agenda Zoom Meeting 10-19-21 for VA School Nurse Coordinators (1)

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Zoom Recording/All VA School Nurses Meeting on 10/14/21

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Zoom Recording/All VA School Nurses Meeting on 10/14/21

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.

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Copy of School Nurse Meeting 10-14-21 revision

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Session 1

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School Nurse Coordinator Orientation, 1.0 Recorded Presentation (Time: Approx 4 hours) Availability to receive contact hours has expired

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School Nurse Meeting- Back to School 9-9-21 2021-2022

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done.

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Slides from the 9-14-21 meeting: SIS Report Info, SSWS Report Info, Survey links to VIIS and Communication Materials. 

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Slides from the 9-14-21 meeting: SIS Report Info, SSWS Report Info, Survey links to VIIS and Communication Materials. 

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Professional Development Opportunities with Immunize VA     9-9-21

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Professional Development Opportunities with Immunize VA     9-9-21

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Agenda for meeting (5/27/21)

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School Nurse Meeting- Back to School 2021-2022 (1)

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us school nurses shortage turns dire amid covid-19 pandemic - cnn

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US school nurses shortage turns dire as students return to classrooms

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As she held up her cell phone to take back-to-school selfies with the new school resource officers last week, the excitement of the first day swept through Liz Pray just as it had in previous years. But Pray, a school nurse, was nervous, too.

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New PediaLink Course: Bright Futures - Building Positive Parenting Skills Across Ages - Free 

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Description

The main goals of this course are to provide pediatric health care professionals* the knowledge and skills to provide parental support and advice. Pediatric health care professionals can play a vital role in reinforcing parenting skills by providing developmentally appropriate parenting advice and support as well as modeling parenting skills during the health supervision visit. Teaching and reinforcing parenting skills in the course of a health supervision visit can be useful to address common behavioral concerns and ameliorate parental stress.

NOTE: For this content, the term pediatric health care professional encompasses pediatricians (pediatrician, pediatric medical subspecialist, and pediatric surgical specialist), nurse practitioners, and family medicine physicians.

Learning Objectives

This course is organized into 3 units. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Unit 1: Bright Futures Framework and Core Principles

Identify the framework and core principles for Bright Futures health supervision visits

Utilize the Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit, 2nd Edition (Toolkit) to provide guidance to parents during health supervision visits

Understand the potential impacts of social determinants of health and parental adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on parenting skills

Unit 2: Foundational Parenting Principles and Core competencies

Identify the foundational information to improve the understanding of key parenting principles and core competencies

Unit 3: Parenting & Patient Anticipatory Guidance During Health Supervision Visits

Recognize target areas of concerns related to childhood developmental stages

Apply key concepts to various health supervision visit case scenarios

Course Details

Start Date: August 5, 2021

Online Access Expires: August 4, 2024

Credit Expires: August 4, 2024

Activity Type: Asynchronous Online Course

Course ID: 59449

Acknowledgements

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $5,000,000 with 10 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the US Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

Faculty

Nerissa Bauer, MD, MPH, FAAP

Robert James Gillespie, MD, MHPE, FAAP

Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH, FAAP

Course Reviewers:

Richard Chung, MD, FAAP

Andrew S. Garner, MD, PhD, FAAP

Hillary Haftel, MD, MHPE, FAAP

Rosalinda Saucedo MS, CHES

Kathryn Janies

Charlette Blackful, MS

Sondra Mayes, MS

Kathie Howard

Linda O'Brien

Medical Editor:

Debi Schepers

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Opportunity for Students: We are looking for interested students to attend and share their thoughts and experiences with us. Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity for professional growth and development as well as an opportunity to learn about various public health topics. 

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Opportunity for Students: We are looking for interested students to attend and share their thoughts and experiences with us. Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity for professional growth and development as well as an opportunity to learn about various public health topics. 

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Get to know Immunize VA - September 14 &15

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Get to know Immunize VA - September 14 &15

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 The National Center for Safe Supportive Schools is offering three free, evidence-based Tier II trainings for school mental health clinicians. These interventions help students cope with trauma and adversities they have experienced prior to or within the pandemic.

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 The National Center for Safe Supportive Schools is offering three free, evidence-based Tier II trainings for school mental health clinicians. These interventions help students cope with trauma and adversities they have experienced prior to or within the pandemic.

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School Mental Health Clinicians

The NCS3 offers annual training and implementation support in evidence-based Tier 2/3 interventions to support students experiencing post-traumatic stress.

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Teams may only apply for one of the intervention trainings.
Deadline for submitting the application is September 10th, with notification of acceptance by September 17th.

An evidence-informed, school-based intervention for newcomer youth (K-12th grades) to support their transition to a new school and community.

Intended for students experiencing psychological distress or difficulties functioning at home, school or in their community, often related to the adversities and trauma experienced during the transitions of migration and settlement.

Delivered by school mental health clinicians.

10 group sessions.

One individual student session

Teacher and parent education sessions.

Elementary (K-5th grade) and Secondary (6th-12th grade) versions are available.

An evidence-based, 10-session group intervention.

For middle and high school students who are exhibiting symptoms of traumatic stress.

CBITS uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, such as psycho-education, relaxation, cognitive restructuring, exposure, and social problem solving, and includes individual trauma narrative sessions with students.

Offered through a partnership with the NCTSN Treatment and Services Adaptation Center for Resiliency, Hope, and Wellness in Schools

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An evidence-based adaptation of CBITS for elementary school students (K-5th).

Skills-based group intervention.

Developed to relieve symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress among young students exposed to stressful events.

Children learn a range of skills including relaxation exercises, ways to challenge upsetting thoughts, and social problem-solving.

10 student group sessions.

2-3 individual student sessions with some parent participation.

Offered through a partnership with the NCTSN Treatment and Services Adaptation Center for Resiliency, Hope, and Wellness in Schools

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VA Board of Nursing; Supervision of LPN and unlicensed staff

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VA Board of Nursing; Supervision of LPN and unlicensed staff

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The following words and terms when used in this part shall have the following meanings unless the content clearly indicates otherwise:

"Delegation" means the authorization by a registered nurse to an unlicensed person to perform selected nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with this part.

"Supervision" means guidance or direction of a delegated nursing task or procedure by a qualified, registered nurse who provides periodic observation and evaluation of the performance of the task and who is accessible to the unlicensed person.

"Unlicensed person" means an appropriately trained individual, regardless of title, who receives compensation, who functions in a complementary or assistive role to the registered nurse in providing direct patient care or carrying out common nursing tasks and procedures, and who is responsible and accountable for the performance of such tasks and procedures. With the exception of certified nurse aides, this shall not include anyone licensed or certified by a health regulatory board who is practicing within his recognized scope of practice.

Statutory Authority

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Paid School Nurse Study to More Effectively Address Child Sex Trafficking in Schools

Simone Jaeckl is conducting paid ($30), confidential interviews with school nurses throughout the Commonwealth, to hear their perspective on the issue of sex trafficking of kids, and their ideas of how this issue could/should be addressed in Virginia’s schools. These conversations, in person, by phone, or via zoom at your preference, will be scheduled at your convenience outside of school operating hours. Your opinions will remain confidential, your respective schools or school districts will not be identified, and you will not be asked specific questions about any child or family. You will receive a $30 gift card to thank you for your time.

If you are interested, please go here to sign up: https://forms.gle/8XwKLvXC4R1GDa9TA

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HCP's now have the option to prescribe diazepam in the form of a nasal spray instead of rectal suppositories for students with seizures. Valtoco is hosting a webinar/training specifically for school nurses (https://valtocowebinars.com/).  See information below regarding dates/times/links

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HCP's now have the option to prescribe diazepam in the form of a nasal spray instead of rectal suppositories for students with seizures. Valtoco is hosting a webinar/training specifically for school nurses (https://valtocowebinars.com/).  See information below regarding dates/times/links

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Indication

VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) is indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (ie, seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient's usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 6 years of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS

Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation.

The use of benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes. Before prescribing VALTOCO and throughout treatment, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction.

The continued use of benzodiazepines may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose. Although VALTOCO is indicated only for intermittent use, if used more frequently than recommended, abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of VALTOCO may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. For patients using VALTOCO more frequently than recommended, to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue VALTOCO.

Contraindications: VALTOCO is contraindicated in patients with:

Hypersensitivity to diazepam

Acute narrow-angle glaucoma

Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression
Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, may produce CNS depression. Caution patients against engaging in hazardous activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or riding a bicycle, until the effects of the drug, such as drowsiness, have subsided, and as their medical condition permits.

The potential for a synergistic CNS-depressant effect when VALTOCO is used with alcohol or other CNS depressants must be considered, and appropriate recommendations made to the patient and/or care partner.
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including VALTOCO, increase the risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. Patients treated with any AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Glaucoma
Benzodiazepines, including VALTOCO, can increase intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. VALTOCO may only be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma only if they are receiving appropriate therapy. VALTOCO is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions in Infants due to Benzyl Alcohol Preservative
VALTOCO is not approved for use in neonates or infants. Serious and fatal adverse reactions, including "gasping syndrome", can occur in neonates and low-birth-weight infants treated with benzyl alcohol-preserved drugs, including VALTOCO. The "gasping syndrome" is characterized by central nervous system depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations. The minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which serious adverse reactions may occur is not known.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (at least 4%) were somnolence, headache, and nasal discomfort.
Diazepam, the active ingredient in VALTOCO, is a Schedule IV controlled substance.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Neurelis, Inc. at 1-866-696-3873 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).
Please read full © Neurelis, Inc. 2021. All rights reserved.
NEURELIS, VALTOCO, and the NEURELIS and VALTOCO logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Neurelis, Inc.
US-PRC-21-00177 08/2021 Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, for additional important safety information.

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Indication VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) is indicated for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (ie, seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient's usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 6 years of age and older.

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School health staff - training available (free) by the Epilepsy Foundation to 1) School Nurses and 2) Unlicensed staff. This training can be found on the DOE, School Health Services  Webpage,  https://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/office/index.shtml

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School health staff - training available (free) by the Epilepsy Foundation to 1) School Nurses and 2) Unlicensed staff. This training can be found on the DOE, School Health Services  Webpage,  https://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/office/index.shtml

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School Health

News & Announcements

School-Based Health Workforce Grant

The Virginia Department of Education has provided schools with resources to assist schools in completing this school health workforce initiative.

Instead of the text highlighted below, please use: There will be an informational webinar on the School-Based Health Workforce Grant (Zoom link), May 6, 2022, at 10 a.m. To call in, dial 877 853 5257 and use Meeting ID: 817 5120 6756 and Passcode: 422182.

For additional information and/or questions regarding the School-Based Health Workforce Grant, please email the Workforce Grant Team at SchoolHealthServicesWorkforce.grant@doe.virginia.gov.

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis / Epinephrine - Resources for policy development, training and meeting the needs of students experiencing an anaphylactic emergency in Virginia Public Schools.

Children with Special Health Care Needs

Chronic Disease Management in School Setting

Asthma

Diabetes

Seizure Resources

Return to School & Chronic Illness

Dental Health Resources

VDH Oral Health Resource Page - provides access to information and resources for students, families, and school personnel. .

Smart Smiles ® - an oral health curriculum that provides lessons, videos, and online activities to educate K-5 students on how to form good oral health habits.

How do I keep my teeth healthy? - a pamphlet that promotes developing healthy oral habits.

Eating Disorders within the School Setting

Emergency

Resources for policy development, training and meeting the needs of students experiencing an anaphylactic emergency in Virginia Public Schools.

Enrollment Forms and Processes

Enrollment

Refer to Student Enrollment for information regarding the enrollment of

Students from Other Countries

Students in Foster Care

Homeless Students

Virginia School Entrance Physical Forms

Virginia Immunization Requirements:

Head Injury

Infectious Disease Management in Schools

Medication Training of School Personnel

Proper Medication Disposal Methods
Proper disposal of unwanted prescription medications helps to reduce harm from accidental exposure or intentional abuse. A common method of disposal is to flush unwanted drugs. We encourage school divisions to provide proper disposal information to parents and to ensure the inclusion of proper medication disposal in the school setting in school division medication administration policy and protocol. For more information and resources, see Superintendent's Memo 159-15.

CBD and THC-A Oil Administration Required School Form (Word) - SUPTs Memo 059-20

Mental Health Promotion

Natural Disasters

School Health Manuals & Guidance

Virginia School Health Guidelines Manual (by chapter and currently under revision)

School Screenings & Reports

School Screening Reports are due at the end of the school year and are submitted through SSWS. Please check with your school division SSWS administrator for access.

Resources

Publications

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Professional Development Calendar includes meeting dates and times, zoom links, report due dates and other important dates 

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Professional Development Calendar includes meeting dates and times, zoom links, report due dates and other important dates 

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2022-2023 School Year

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This applies only to selected individuals- not open to all

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SISN 2021

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Oral Health in the School Setting Resources

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Two courses take 9 hours each,  Certificates available on completion (cost)

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School Health for Children and Adolescents

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Promoting Healthy Practices in School. Learn to manage medical conditions & mental health services, facilitate healthy practices in schools Behavioral Health School Health Learning Disabilities Medical Conditions Nutrition Children and adolescents spend so much of their time in school regardless of where they live in the world.

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Coming Out of the Pandemic: Envisioning a new normal

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National Board Certified School Nurse exam
National Board Certified School Nurse exam
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State/National conferences  (SISN an

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Click here to learn m ore about the Virginia Immunization Coalition.

Click here for resources for healthcare professionals.

Click here for resources for parents.

The Virginia Immunization Coalition is a statewide coalition of immunization professionals and community leaders working together to improve immunization coverage across the Commonwealth. Our vision is a future where the quality and length of life of Virginians are not impacted by a disease that could have been prevented by immunizations.

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Virginia Immunization Coalition: Immunization Schedule | Click here

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Click here to learn m ore about the Virginia Immunization Coalition. Click here for resources for healthcare professionals. Click here for resources for parents. The Virginia Immunization Coalition is a statewide coalition of immunization professionals and community leaders working together to improve immunization coverage across the Commonwealth.