Spearman ISDSchool Nurse
2012-2013
Sally L. Swan BSN,RN
Role of the School Nurse
To support student learning by implementing strategies that promote
student and staff health and safety
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services• Health Education
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement• Staff Wellness
Nurse Duties:
• Health Services• Health Education• Environmental Health• Parent/Community Involvement• Staff Wellness• Health Promotion
Who Should Go to the Nurse??
Active Illness or Injury
Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert List
Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing Referral
Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing ReferralWellness Checks
Active Illness or InjuryStudents Listed on Health Alert ListVision and Hearing ReferralWellness ChecksLICE!!!!
How To Send Students To Nurse
Complete Referral
Complete ReferralSend Student to Building Office
Complete ReferralSend Student to Building OfficeStudent Will Return With Completed Form
Stating Plan
Complete ReferralSend Student to Building OfficeStudent Will Return With Completed Form
Stating PlanForm to Go Home With Student
What I Need From You:
Patience !!!New Nurse
Patience !!!New NurseNew Forms
Patience !!!New NurseNew FormsNew Procedures
Patience !!!New NurseNew FormsNew ProceduresAgain New Nurse
Communication:
MedicationHealth IssuesConcernsSuggestions
BEWARE…..
FREQUENT FLYERS
School HealthWhere Are We Headed?
CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness Planning
CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased Accessibility
CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased AccessibilityImproved Team Participation
CPR/AED TrainingProgressive Wellness PlanningIncreased AccessibilityImproved Team ParticipationImproved Communication
Universal Precautions:
Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids
Hepatitis B Virus
Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids
Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C Virus
Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids
Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C VirusHIV
Dangerous Pathogens Found in Body Fluids
Hepatitis B VirusHepatitis C VirusHIVMRSA
Transmission of Pathogens:
Direct Contact with Infected Blood
Direct Contact with Infected BloodDirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids
or Tissues
Direct Contact with Infected BloodDirect Contact with Infected Bodily Fluids
or TissuesPuncture of Skin by Contaminated Object
BODY FLUIDS:
FecesUrineVomitNasal SecretionsSputumBloodWound DrainageSemen and Vaginal Secretions
How to Protect Yourself From Exposure:
Treat all bodily fluids as if they are infected
Always wear gloves if you anticipate touching bodily fluids
Avoid touching the outside of the gloves when removing them
Proper disposal of gloves and any contaminated material
Wash hands immediately after contact with bodily fluids
Disinfect contaminated areas with appropriate germicidal agent
Use barrier protection with CPR when possible
Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!Wash YOUR HANDS!!!!!!
GET YOUR RECOMMENDED VACCINES
WHAT TO DO IF EXPOSED:
Wash Affected Area Immediately with soap and warm water
Flush eyes and mucous membranes with large amounts of water
Report exposure to Principal and Nurse IMMEDIATELY!!
REMEMBER MOST EXPOSURES DO NOT RESULT IN INFECTION
POSSIBLE COMMON EXPOSURES:
Bloody NosePlayground InjuryStudent FightsSeizuresIllness (vomit and feces)BRACES (athletic injuries)Athletics (MRSA)
Each Teacher will be provided a Personal Protection Packet
Have a GREAT Year and please call me if you have any questions. Thanks for all your patience and time. Sally L. Swan RN