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- Our services
- Consultation
- Direct care and instruction
- Other duties
- Professional Learning
Our services
NWRESD’s Nursing Services program provides expertise and staff to our component districts to meet the nursing needs of their students. These services include direct one-to-one care to students in the classroom, site-based nursing care or general nursing services in school districts. Nurses also provide training and consultation to educators. Districts can contract with NWRESD to provide nursing services to their students based on physician’s orders and as designated in the individual IFSP/IEP and/or with physician orders for the individual student.
Consultation
Nurses consult with medical providers to write and maintain health protocols and plans. They train staff in implementing plans and protocols for students with special health needs. Nurses participate with multidisciplinary teams to develop Section 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
Direct care and instruction
School nurses deliver quality health care services that include interventions for identified health issues and instruction in health management and preventative strategies. Nurses provide direct care to students, medication administration, and routine treatments / procedures as indicated in the Health Management Protocol. They support students, families, and educators to manage chronic illness in the school environment improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of students.
Other duties
In addition to direct care, school nurses can provide a variety of additional services to support health and wellness in school settings. Nurses can assist with updating and maintaining first aid and medical kits; identifying new laws for mandatory screenings or other health-related activities; maintaining equipment related to student health management, advising staff of student medical needs while on field trips; and planning, coordinating and conducting hearing, vision, dental, lice, scoliosis and heart health screenings. Nurses participate in school and community health events as requested. When incidents of potential communicable diseases occur at school, nurses can provide information and guidance to assist school staff with interventions and act as a liaison between school staff and local health departments.
Professional learning
Nurses can provide topic-specific training to district staff as needed and requested. Training topics can include:
- Medication administration
- Managing specific health conditions (seizure, asthma, diabetes, celiac disease, adrenal insufficiency, etc.)
- Managing food and other allergies, including the use of EpiPens
Oregon law states the following expectations for nurses in the state:
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Standards related to the licensed nurse’s responsibilities for the environment of care. The licensed nurse: (a) Promotes an environment conducive to safety and comfort for all levels of care, including self-care and end-of-life care; and (b) Identifies client safety and environment concerns; takes action to correct those concerns and report as needed.
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The school district shall maintain a prevention-oriented health services program for all students that provides: (c) Health screening information, including required immunizations and tuberculosis certificates, when required by ORS 433.260 and 431.110 and OAR 333-019-0405; and (f) Vision and hearing screening. |
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What services are offered by NWRESD?
Nurses for the NWRESD serve a variety of roles based on the needs of the students and the school districts. Some of the roles and responsibilities may include the following:
Medication administration training, seizure training, update and maintain first aid and medical kits, consultation to staff, prepare materials for workshops, writing protocols and delegation and training of staff, staff training on medical protocols and/or care plans appropriate for designated children with special health needs (asthma, seizure disorders, diabetes, etc.) safety training, and health screenings, collaborating with special education staff in the development and implementation of IFSP/IEP goals.
Nurses work with Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) staff and families (ages Birth -5) as well as with school age staff, administration and families (ages 5- 21).
What are the goals of those services?
The nursing services goals are to promote effective school nursing services and improve the health status of children and youth, thereby promoting the educational process.
This aligns with the Oregon School Nurses Association (OSNA) that states; “…all students are entitled to a safe and healthy school environment and that management of special health care needs must be individualized and directed by a registered nurse knowledgeable in the practice of school nursing.”
Who provides services to eligible students?
All nurses at NWRESD are licensed through the State of Oregon as Registered Nurses. Staff follows the rules and regulation set forth by the state for practice in an educational setting.
Who is served? How is eligibility determined?
Students currently identified for services in special education and with a medical need may receive nursing services. Services may be provided in the classroom, as part of the team visiting in the home and as a consultation to families of students identified with IFSP/IEP needs in the community setting or, as needed, in the hospital setting.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)2,5 and Sections 5042 of the Rehabilitation Act provide the right to students needing health services to remain in school and to have their health needs met to enhance optimum learning.
How can parents & districts access services?
Nursing services are provided based on physician order only. Districts can contract for nursing services by contacting the Coordinator of Nursing Services, Margaret Brown.
Where do these services occur?
Nursing services are provided in all four counties served by NWRESD. Staff may work with the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) programs (ages Birth -5) as well as with School Age programs (ages 5- 21). Nurses work in collaboration with a variety of staff, school districts, physicians and other related medical staff as well as families to provide medical care and information.
Nurses for the NWRESD serve a variety of roles based on the needs of the students and the school districts. Some of the roles and responsibilities may include the following:
Medication administration training, seizure training, update and maintain first aid and medical kits, consultation to staff, prepare materials for workshops, writing protocols and delegation and training of staff, staff training on medical protocols and/or care plans appropriate for designated children with special health needs (asthma, seizure disorders, diabetes, etc.) safety training, and health screenings, collaborating with special education staff in the development and implementation of IFSP/IEP goals.
Nurses work with Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) staff and families (ages Birth -5) as well as with school age staff, administration and families (ages 5- 21).
What are the goals of those services?
The nursing services goals are to promote effective school nursing services and improve the health status of children and youth, thereby promoting the educational process.
This aligns with the Oregon School Nurses Association (OSNA) that states; “…all students are entitled to a safe and healthy school environment and that management of special health care needs must be individualized and directed by a registered nurse knowledgeable in the practice of school nursing.”
Who provides services to eligible students?
All nurses at NWRESD are licensed through the State of Oregon as Registered Nurses. Staff follows the rules and regulation set forth by the state for practice in an educational setting.
Who is served? How is eligibility determined?
Students currently identified for services in special education and with a medical need may receive nursing services. Services may be provided in the classroom, as part of the team visiting in the home and as a consultation to families of students identified with IFSP/IEP needs in the community setting or, as needed, in the hospital setting.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)2,5 and Sections 5042 of the Rehabilitation Act provide the right to students needing health services to remain in school and to have their health needs met to enhance optimum learning.
How can parents & districts access services?
Nursing services are provided based on physician order only. Districts can contract for nursing services by contacting the Coordinator of Nursing Services, Margaret Brown.
Where do these services occur?
Nursing services are provided in all four counties served by NWRESD. Staff may work with the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) programs (ages Birth -5) as well as with School Age programs (ages 5- 21). Nurses work in collaboration with a variety of staff, school districts, physicians and other related medical staff as well as families to provide medical care and information.
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