BLS Nurse Blog
NURSE SOCIAL TOMORROW
MARCH 19, 3-4pm, Dogwood at the Pine Shed, RSVP to Angelina
YOU’RE WORTH IT
You have to believe that:
YOU ARE WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT.
Once you do, everything changes. ~Author unknown.
MEASLES
BLS Measles Preparedness and Response Plan 2024-2028 – shared with you on 3/17/25. For a suspected or confirmed measles case in your school, text both Michelle and Tami immediately and follow up with a phone call to either one for next steps. Tami has reached out to Human Resources about how they want to proceed with communication to staff regarding proof of immunity.
Please email Tami directly with questions.
Algorithm for Assessment of People Exposed to Measles
MEETING HEALTH TOPIC DISCUSSIONS
Nurses (substitute nurses not required)
Great job Shanon, Steph, and Angelina on your discussion about sore throats!
Our next nurse meeting is April 23. Allergy and asthma are the topics of discussion.
- Allergy – Julie, Oliver, Susan
- Asthma – Kevin, Quinn, Anita
OSNA
OSNA Office Hours this week will be 10:00 on 3/19
Join HERE
OSNA Spring Conference District Raffle Basket Items
We are looking for local, Central Oregon, items to fill our BLS raffle basket for the OSNA conference next month. (Drinks, clothing, gift certificates, mugs, glasses, event passes, knick-knacks, etc.) If you want to contribute please reach out to Angelina. Come on team! Let’s get an awesome basket together to support OSNA scholarships!!!!
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS UPDATE
Immunization Coalition 2025 Spring Meeting: Central Oregon Respiratory Season Update 3/18/25
SAFETY
SRO/SRD Assignments and Information SY 24/25
TRIVIA NIGHT
May 14th, 6-9pm, Silver Moon Brewing
Benefits the The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation
Reach out to Angelina if you are interested in being on the nursing team.
CALENDAR
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | INFO |
| 3/19 | 3-4 | NURSE SOCIAL | Dogwood at the Pine Shed 821 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR |
| 3/24-3/28 | SPRING BREAK! | ||
| 4/10 | All day | Purple UP for Military Kids | Show support to our military youth by wearing purple. |
| 4/16 – 4/17 | NO SCHOOL ALL MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | These are workdays for all staff. | |
| 4/18 | NO SCHOOL ALL SCHOOLS | This is a workday for all staff. | |
| 4/23 | 2-330 | NURSE MEETING | Location: TBD |
| 5/7 | 2-330 | NURSE MEETING | Location: TBD |
| 5/14 | 6-9PM | TRIVIA NIGHT |
LINKS
Link to the links.
The page has been updated to include DEI resources along with schedules for urgent interpreters, George Perez and Josh Klaus.