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Objectives
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Health activities to include working with public health agencies, emergency response agencies, health coalitions, and others.
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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.
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