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DEI
Upcoming Religious Dates
Ramadan – Monday, March 11- Tuesday, April 9
This observance includes complete fasting while the sun is out as well as additional prayer.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Summer On-Line Conference
5th Annula Comer Children’s School Nurses Continuing Education Day
August 2, 2024 (6am – 1pm).
Tami attended this conference last year and it was really good (and free!). Nurses are on a 190-day contract. The days during the last week of August (where we officially return to school from summer break) account for 189 contract days. Day 190 can be used for continuing education opportunities. We do not specifically schedule anything for day 190 to allow nurses the flexibility throughout the year to attend any conferences not scheduled on a contracted workday.
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days: (This is for regular nurses only. Substitute nurses do not need to attend.)
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Acuity Study Hall with Hannah, 230-345, location Pacific Crest, Cornice Room (2nd floor)
- Helpful tip- Before the meeting, make a list of students who you think need an acuity assessment.
- You can do this by printing out an HLT 401 and review health conditions / see who has a health plan (point!)
- Ask front office/counselors if they have anyone on their radar that might need an acuity assessment.
- Bring your laptops, access to the Line-by-Line Criteria document, several of those acuity assessment tools printed out (ideally one for each student you will asses).
- Acuity Info
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
- Friday, April 12, 2024 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
- April 18-19, 2024
- OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
OSNA
OSNA Spring Conference 2024
April 18-19, 2024
Riverhouse, Bend Oregon
NBCSN Nurses – The Oregon NBCSN coordinator is looking for NBCSN nurses to help at the NBCSN table at the spring conference. Please reach out to Wendy Niskanen for information on how you can help.
SAFETY
Expiring COVID-19 Tests
The following message was sent out to level leaders just before spring break.
The current supply of COVID-19 iHealth tests for BLS expires at the end of March. There has not been an expiry extension notice provided from the FDA. OHA will no longer be distributing free iHealth tests to schools. Unexpired COVID-19 tests can be obtained at a local pharmacy or through a health care provider.
For more information on when to stay home due to illness, please visit the “Health Info and When to Keep Your Student Home” in the Bend-La Pine Schools website.
DCHS Substance Overdose
LINKS
AED Supply Order Form – Complete this form to request any AED supplies.
All About You Form – Please complete the form so Tami can know more about you.
BLS Nurse Check-in Survey Form – Having a stressful week? Need some extra support? Suggestions for nurse meeting ideas.
Communicable Disease Guidance for Schools (OHA/ODE)
Concussion Brain Injury Reporting Form
IEP/504 Meeting Observation Form
Nurse Meeting Topics – Please enter meeting topic/training information you would like to see in the spreadsheet.
OHA: Oregon Respiratory Virus Data: COVID-19, Influenza, RSV
OSNA – Communities of Practice
PPE Supply Order Form
Return to School Project, Concussion/Brain Injury Reporting Form
UKG
- How to log extra hours in UKG after the pay period has ended can be found here. *Must have prior approval from Tami.
- Requesting Time off in UKG – directions
Weather – Inclement Weather Delay Guidelines
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Tips for Self-Care
Last week, self-care tip #4 (of 6), Enrich Your Mind, was shared with you.
Tip #5
SEE THE POSITIVE
It can be easy to get overwhelmed at work. Try to find the hopeful and positive stories of school nursing. Instead of turning on the news in the evening, find a movie that makes you happy. You can look for a comedy that will make you laugh or a feel-good story that will give you hope. Having a moment to feel good about something will make you feel better, will increase your mental health, and help you relax.
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 3 – Acuity Study Hall with Hannah – 230-345, Pacific Crest, Cornice Room (2nd floor)
- April 18-19 – OSNA Spring Conference
- April 10 – All nurse meeting (2-4) *Start time is earlier, location Silver Rail Elementary
- April 11 – Work day. This day should be used to complete BLS workflow projects. (Tami will be checking in with nurses about their projects during the 4/10 nurse meeting. It is the expectation that all nurses contribute to the workflow process.
- April 12 – No school all schools. (Take a flex day!)
*Michelle will be out 4/1.
*Tami will be out 4/1 – 4/5. (Feel free to reach out via email or text during this time.)