BLS Nursing Blog
FUN FACT: In the course of an average lifetime, while sleeping, you might eat around 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders…or more!
SAFETY
AED Supplies – Please remember to complete AED Supply Order Form when you need supplies.
CONCUSSIONS
District Concussion Numbers as of 10/14/23
- Elementary – 12
- Middle – 21
- High – 12
DEI
International events and increased awareness
Please keep extra eyes and ears out for anti-semitic comments or incidents right now. Our Jewish community is deeply impacted by recent international incidents and have indicated concern for increased bias incidents in this regard. Thank you for swiftly interrupting and reporting anything of this nature.
Halloween Costumes
A reminder to be thoughtful as you prepare for any staff or team costume themes. Avoid cultural appropriation or offensive caricatures or stereotypes. Some examples here.
Latino Family Night
- November 16, 2023
- Pilot Butte Middle School
- Dinner 5:30, opening 6:00, sessions 6:30 – 7:45
STOCK MEDICATIONS
There have been a few inquiries about having stock medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine available in our schools. At this time, BLS will not provide stock medications to students other than nalaxone and epinephrine (see information below).
- Oregon pharmacy law does not (yet) have carve-outs to prescribe any medications to an “entity” (ie the school population) with the exception of epi and naloxone.
- Oregon Board of Pharmacy requires that any entity that dispenses non-prescription medication have a license/certificate from them. I believe the license required is for a “non-prescription drug outlet.” I think it’s a few hundred dollars a year. It would be prudent for district legal to review that requirement if the program is going to be official.
- Pending updates, school medication administration laws currently don’t permit stock OTC medications; OAR 581-021-0037 requires medications be provided by parent/guardian or of-age student in their original container.
SYNERGY REPORTS
HLT 201
- Student Health Profile
- Immunizations, medications, incidents, health room, health condition
HLT 206
- Medication Summary
- Report Option – check all 3
HLT 211
- Health Screening Profile – select date range and screening type(s)
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
- Deschutes County Transition Tri-Fold Deschutes County I/DD Services Brochure and How to Access Services
- Reach out to your Transition Network Facilitator at the HDESD, [email protected]
- Watch Community Partners & Agency Videos – General information not specific to Deschutes County
School nurseS can collaborate with I/DD coordinators.
DD Services Coordinators can:
- an assist with problem-solving and connecting the student/families with resources for – behavior, mental health, safety, legal involvement
- Can assist with resources for support at home and in the community.
- Can assist with Person-Centered, IEP, and transition planning
- Can assist with resources for funding sources for assistive technology and software
OSNA
Mentoring Monday
- Monday, October 23
- 330-5pm
- This Mentoring Monday will discuss IHP/IEP/504 Guidance: IEP/504 Nursing Assessment Templates.
- Registration is required.
***OREGON SCHOOL NURSES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
Communities of Practice
Check out OSNA’s Communities of Practice page to learn more about school nursing practice sessions such as Mentoring Mondays, Power Hour, Special Topics Cafe, etc. You will also get to connect with other Oregon School Nurses.
TRAININGS
- QPR Training – Mandatory (if you haven’t taken the class within the last year)
- Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- 230-4pm
- Location: Virtual
- Mandatory nurse staff /meetings trainings on the following non-school days:
- Friday, February 2, 2024
- Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Friday, April 12, 2024.
- Stop the Bleed Training – Free to anyone in the community
- Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- 630pm – 730pm
- Bend Fire Training Center63377 NE Jamison StBend, OR 97701
DAY OFF REQUESTS
- Day off requests – Get your requests in ASAP for any time you wish to take off. (This includes school conference days.)
- Classified Staff – Per HR, no more than 5 unpaid days can be used for personal time (vacation, recreation, etc.) during the school year.
- Certified Staff – Per HR, there is no option for unpaid days for personal use. Certified Staff can only use personal leave.
- Please remember when requesting an extended period of time off for personal time (greater than 5 days), your team is affected by needing to support your assignment.
- Dates not available to request time off*Please do not request time off during these times.
- Friday, February 2, 2024 (non-school day)
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 (non-school day for elementary and middle schools)
- Friday, April 12, 2024 (non-school day all schools)
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 (OSNA Spring Conference)
- Friday, April 19, 2024 (OSNA Spring Conference)
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.
Concussion Brain Injury Reporting Form
Nurse Meeting Topics – Please enter meeting topic/training information you would like to see in the spreadsheet.
OSNA – Communities of Practice
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.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Build & Revive: Way to Wellbeing Series