We made it through September! In case no one has told you today. You are amazing, and our students are so lucky to have you!
Here are a few daily mantras I use to try and maintain some sanity in this busy school year.
- I am strong, I am capable, I am kind.
- I do enough, I have enough, I am enough.
- I am me, and that’s enough for today.
- I am not in control of anything or anyone, only myself.
- My voice is valuable and my opinion matters.
- At this moment of tears, I am reminded of my strength and resilience. I will emerge from this experience stronger, wiser, and more compassionate.
- Just start.
Have the best rest of your week.
~ Erica
STOP THE BLEED TRAINING
We have 2 Stop the Bleed trainings scheduled for staff
EXPIRING NARCAN
I have ordered replacement Narcan Kits for the ones we have expiring in October. It is the kits originally placed in the AED cabinets that are expiring. If you need a replacement, please fill out the green AED Cabinet Naloxone Expiration Date column on the AED Master Spread Sheet. That is the list we will be using when we send them out to schools.
PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR EXPIRED NARCAN KITS. You can send the entire kit to Michelle once you receive your new one.
MEDICAID QUESTIONS
Submit any Medication Questions for April here.
HAND SANITIZER
There is a pallet full of the small pump hand sanitizer bottles in distribution. Feel free to order some for your schools!
NURSE SERVICES MANUAL UPDATES
Here are the updates made to the NSM this past week:
- Updated the communicable disease guidance for Diarrhea and Vomiting from 48 hours to 24 hours (p. 44, 51).
- Added guidance on Medicaid billing/DSCtop (p. 159-161)
- Added guidance on Certificates of Completion for Medication Administration Training (p. 191).
SUB NURSE UPDATE
We officially have 5 new sub nurses we have added to the team! Please welcome Lexie, Kim, Megan, Millie and Kelli! You will see their names on the schedule as we work to get them oriented to the schools. Thank you everyone who is helping to orient these nurses and remember to submit your orientation stipend in UKG!
NURSE MEETING
October 9th from 2-3:30 at Mountain View High School in room D-3.
Wendy Beall our TBI Consultant from HDESD will speaking to us about concussion management.
LICE TREATMENT
The district purchased one box of lice treatment for each elementary school. If you are an elementary nurse and did not receive a box for your school, please let Michelle know.