BLS Nurse Blog
COVID-19
OHA Study: No link between COVID-19 vaccine, cardiac deaths
DEI
Upcoming Dates
- Queer Prom = Saturday, May 4th 7:00pm at BTA (Star Wars theme, of course)
- KínderFiesta = Saturday, May 18th 10:00am-1:00pm at the Ed Center (for newly-enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)
- GSA in the Park = Thursday, June 6th 10:00am-1:00pm at Troy Field/Ed Center
- Community celebrations (BLS family advisory groups will host booths):
- Pride = June 1, Drake Park
- Juneteenth community celebration = June 15-16, Drake Park
Title IX Coordinator
Coordination of Title IX responsibilities are transitioning from Steve Herron to Kinsey, to align better with current practices and with other Civil Rights-related coordination duties.
As a reminder, Title IX protections cover:
- discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity;
- sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking;
- athletics, academics, and activities;
- admissions, hiring, access;
- pregnant and parenting students
If you have a potential incident or complaint that involves one of the above topics, please promptly:
- Report it via the bias incident reporting form, or
- Contact Kinsey
DIABETES
Upcoming Events
- April 29 – WHAT: FAMILY BINGO FUN Fundraiser for Buddy Camp Scholarships WHEN: 4/29 @ 6pm WHERE: Big E’s Sports Bar and Grill
- May 18 – JDRF Research Night with guest speaker. Dr Michael Harris-PhD from OHSU – Founder of NICH, afternoon (specific time TBD), Worthy BrewingPrior to coming to OHSU in 2006, Dr. Harris held a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri for 13 years. Dr. Harris assists families of children and adolescents with a variety of psychological and behavioral problems with special expertise in working with families of youth with chronic health conditions including diabetes, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, childhood cancer, and chronic pain.Dr. Harris`s research has involved the adaptation, implementation and evaluation of a family-based psychosocial intervention for adolescents with chronic conditions. Dr. Harris has received funding for his research from the Diabetes Research and Training Centers, National Institutes of Health, and the American Diabetes Association.
- May 19 – JDRF Type One Walk, Drake Park. (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!), 5/19 @ TBD
MEETINGS/TRAININGS
Nurse staff meetings/trainings on the following days:
- April 18-19, 2024 – OSNA Spring Conference 2024 (in Bend)
- May 8, 2024 – All Nurse Meeting – NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY, 230pm, Location TBD
- June 5, 2024 – Nurse Meeting, 230-4, location TBD
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.
ROI TITLE UPDATE
When completing an Authorization to Use and/or Disclose Information form, the entity that will receive the information (BLS) should be titled: Bend-La Pine Schools (not a specific school or specific nurse).
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
Laughter
- Immune System Booster – Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts one’s mood, diminishes pain, and protects one from the damaging effects of stress.
- Relaxing – Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress that can leave one’s muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes.
- Endorphin Release – Laughter triggers the release of endorphins which promote an overall sense of well-being and can temporarily relieve pain.
- Heart Protection – Laughter protects the heart by improving the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow which can help protect against heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
- Calorie Burner – Laughter burns calories! Laughing for 10 to 10 minutes a day can burn approximately 40 calories – which could be enough to lose three or four pounds over the course of a year.
- Decreases Anger/Resentment – Laughter can help diffuse anger and conflict by putting problems into perspective and enable one to move on from confrontations without holding bitterness.
Now get out there and have a nice big belly laugh!
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 18-19 – OSNA Spring Conference
- April 18 – Line Dancing for School Nurses, 5:30pm, Worthy Brewing
- April 29 – FAMILY BINGO FUN Fundraiser for Buddy Camp Scholarships, Big E’s Sports Bar and Grill
- May 4 – Queer Prom 7 pm, BTA (Star Wars theme)
- May 8 – NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY!! – All nurse meeting, 230pm, location TBD
- May 18 – JDRF Research Night with guest speaker.
- May 18 – Kinder Fiesta 10-1, Ed Center (for newly-enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)
- May 19 – JDRF Type One Walk, Drake Park
- June 1 – Pride, Drake Park
- June 5 – Nurse Meeting, 230-4, location TBD
- June 6 – GSA in the Park, 10-1, Troy Field
- June 15-16 – Juneteenth Community Celebration
- Tami out 4/22-4/26. Contact Michelle with any issues.