School Planning for Disease Outbreaks - Nurse's Role

This interactive, online training course is designed to help school nurses
prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks that might affect schools.

The module outlines the school nurse's varied role during 5 stages:
  • Prevention - school nurses educate students and familes.
  • Mitigation - school nurses recognize and report disease outbreaks.
  • Preparedness - school nurses provide leadership and coordinate with community plans.
  • Response - school nurses provide health care and serve as an information source.
  • Recovery - school nurses consult with school administrators and local health departments.
Complete the course and receive continuing education contact hours.

ASHA members - can take the course for FREE by accessing it through the Members Only section - as well as receive the contact hours for free.



Denver To Host 83rd Annual ASHA Conference

Healthy Kids, Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures
October 28-31, 2009
Marriott Denver Tech Center
Denver, Colorado

For conference information, please contact Mary Bamer Ramsier.




Individualized Healthcare Plans for the School Nurse

This one-of-a-kind resource - includes a book and computer software package - sets
the standard for school nurses concerning the formulation of individualized
healthcare plans designed to fit the unique health needs of students.

In addition to the 18 special issue and concept chapters, the book includes a comprehensive list of 57 IPHs covering various chronic and acute conditions.

The accompanying computer software assists in the development and creation of individualized healthcare plans that include: 1) nursing diagnosis; 2) interventions;
3) outcomes; and 4) a column to add assessment data. 



Protecting and Disclosing Student Health Information:
How to Develop School District Policies and Procedures

 This must-have handbook provides practical guidance to help school district personnel navigate the myriad and sometimes conflicting legal considerations connected to managing student health information. Not just for nurses, this valuable resource will assist all school officials in developing and implementing policies and administrative procedures that will enable them to confidently protect, use and handle sensitive information appropriately within the scope of their responsibilities.

This book gives particular attention to balancing the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with other applicable federal and state laws. Visit the ASHA Bookstore to order your copy today.