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Highlights

 
School Nurse Corps Program

Overview

The School Nurse Corps (SNC) program fills a critical gap by directing registered nursing services to meet student health care needs identified by a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) study, Survey of School Nurses (1997).

Vision Statement

The School Nurse Corps assists in the pursuit of student academic success by supporting and expanding public school districts’ capacity to provide a safe and healthy learning environment and optimal health for each student.

Mission

The School Nurse Corps, in partnership with schools, families and communities, will help students to achieve academic success by improving school health services and student health outcomes.

Goal

Students with health care needs will be safe while engaged in school activities. 

Objectives  

  1. By November 1, 2008, contingent on available funding and nurse availability, students in 50% of districts with the greatest need will have access to basic registered nurse (RN) services, as reported by program nurse administrators.
  2. By May 1, 2009, in school districts receiving direct SNC services, 80% or more of the students identified with potentially life-threatening conditions will have emergency care plans developed, implemented and managed by an RN (including staff training, delegation, and supervision).
  3. By May 1, 2009, in school districts receiving direct SNC services, 80% or more of the students identified with conditions requiring an individual healthcare plan (IHP), will have an IHP developed, implemented and managed by an RN (including staff training and, if needed, delegation and supervision).
  4. By May 1, 2009, in school districts receiving direct SNC services, 95% or more of the students requiring medication and/or medical treatment will receive these in compliance with current laws and accepted standards with staff training, delegation, and supervision provided by an RN.

Goal

The quality of student health services in Washington state schools is enhanced by means of the regional Educational Service Districts’ SNC infrastructure through technical assistance, consultation, resources, and professional development.

Objectives

  1. By May 1, 2009, 85% or more of reporting school districts have received technical assistance, consultation, resources and/or professional development made possible by a SNC nurse administrator.
  2. By May 1, 2009, 65% of reporting school districts find their student health services enhanced as a result of technical assistance, consultation, resources and/or professional development made possible by a SNC nurse administrator.
  3. By May 1, 2009, 65% of school districts submit an Assessment of District Health Services.

Goal

Partnerships are ongoing with health and education agencies and organizations.

Objectives

  1. By June 30, 2009, each of the 9 SNC Nurse Administrators report directing 15% or more of their time to coordination and collaboration with community partners in addressing school health related issues.
    1. Health activities to include working with public health agencies, emergency response agencies, health coalitions, and others.
    2. Education activities to include working with OSPI, ESD programs, professional organizations, and others.

The stated objectives are the SNC priority services. The SNC may address additional services only if resources allow:

  • May assist districts with policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted practices.
  • May assist with health education and staff training beyond emergency care plans and/or individual health plans.
  • May assist districts with mandated screening programs and compliance with immunization laws

Legislative Authority

Legislative Appropriation Language:

ESSB 5180.PL Health and Safety (1999)

“A corps of nurses located at educational service districts, as determined by the superintendent of public instruction, to be dispatched to the most needy schools to provide direct care to students, health education, and training for school staff.”

Forms

For forms, see the forms section of our site.

Old Capitol Building, PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA  98504-7200  (360) 725-6000  TTY (360) 664-3631