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SPD Community Nursing Tools
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The SPD Community Nursing Tools Web site is dedicated to the promotion of quality, community-based nursing practice within Oregon’s long term care system. This site contains provider manuals, publications, administrative rules, SPD nursing policy, continuing education materials and events and important web links.
Communications
Provider Rules & Guidelines
- DD Nursing Manual (PDF, 93 pages) - A developmental disabilities nursing practice resource manual for nurses working with persons receiving SPD services.
- Section 1 (PDF, 15 pages)
- Section 2 (PDF, 21 pages)
- Section 3 (PDF, 16 pages)
- Sections 4, 5 & 6 (PDF, 17 pages)
- Section 7 (PDF, 20 pages)
- Companion Guide - Protocols and guidelines for dealing with the four major health issues common among people with developmental disabilities. These health issues include aspiration, dehydration, constipation and epileptic seizures, frequently referred to as the "fatal four."
- Community Health Support Program Policy and Procedure Manual - An authoritative resource for RN providers who participate in SPD's Community Health Support Program (formerly known as SPD Contract RN Program).
- Community Health Support Program Administrative Rules - Regulations that prescribe SPD Community Health Support Program implementation and RN provider service requirements.
Policy updates
Education
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- Caregiver self-study courses:
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- Continuing education events
First Annual Community Health Support Conference
- What: This is a one day conference for nurses who work in community based care settings. Topics will include delegation, running a small business and documentation. It has been approved for 3.3 hours of continuing education (CE) hours. CE applications will be available at the conference.
- Who: The conference is open to all nurses, however, those who work with the SPD nurse contract program will be given first preference.
- When and Where:
- July 8, 2008 - Redmond
- July 10, 2008 - Baker City
- July 15, 2008 - Wilsonville
- July 17, 2008 - Roseburg
- How: Download the conference flyer and registration form. Submit the registration to Seniors and People with Disabilities. Registration forms must be received at least seven days in advance of the conference date. Registrations will not be accepted by telephone.
Related links
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