Drug Impairment Knowledge
Hello School Nurse Colleagues!
The role of the school nurse is to serve as the health expert in the educational setting. As such, I am researching what current policies and practices are in place or not in place surrounding assessing and supporting students and staff that may be under the influence. Your expertise and input are appreciated. Participation in this survey is completely voluntary. Please complete the survey below. It will take approximately 2 minutes.
https://forms.gle/Qe1296AjLiRXZZCr9
CSNO Section Spring Conferences
Save the Dates:
Central Valley Section, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Valley Children's Hospital, Madera--Hybrid
AB 1810 The Seizure Safe Schools Act
Under Assembly Bill 1810 and California Education Code § 49468 et esq., The Seizure Safe Schools Act, school districts are required to seek volunteers, in the absence of a school nurse, to administer emergency anti-seizure medication to identified pupils experiencing seizure conditions. The California Education Code has multiple requirements surrounding staff notification, parent notification, parental shared seizure action plan and specific training requirements.
AB 1810 Language
Sample Volunteer Staff Letter
Specialized Physical Healthcare Procedures in the Educational Setting: Seizures
Policy Statement
AAP Policy Statement on Off-Label Medication Use
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a position statement on the use of off-label medication use with children. The purpose of off-label use is to benefit the individual patient. Practitioners use their professional judgment to determine these uses. As such, the term “off-label” does not imply an improper, illegal, contraindicated, or investigational use. Therapeutic decision-making must always rely on the best available evidence and the importance of the benefit for the individual patient.
A Day in the Life of a School Nurse
Inside California Education is a public television series that explores the challenges, issues and stories of public education. Recently the station highlighted school nursing. Please feel free to share with your school communities.
