{"id":1578,"date":"2025-11-04T22:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2025-11-05T00:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:08:22","slug":"november-4-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/2025\/11\/04\/november-4-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"November 4, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">BLS Nurse Blog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>2 1\/2 WEEKS LEFT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/11\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1594\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#379409\"><strong>Only 2 1\/2 weeks left until Thanksgiving break!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>CONCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/olis.oregonlegislature.gov\/liz\/2025R1\/Downloads\/MeasureDocument\/HB3007\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/olis.oregonlegislature.gov\/liz\/2025R1\/Downloads\/MeasureDocument\/HB3007\">HB 3007<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.sos.state.or.us\/oard\/viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=9ws_SaQ_DuDGa40VCUxMouGRNomGvf_4xOIM5lxGwxY-RGz96gfA!99228750?ruleVrsnRsn=325102\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/secure.sos.state.or.us\/oard\/viewSingleRule.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=9ws_SaQ_DuDGa40VCUxMouGRNomGvf_4xOIM5lxGwxY-RGz96gfA!99228750?ruleVrsnRsn=325102\">OAR 581-021-3007<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Administrators from elementary and middles schools have been made aware of HB 3007, <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ilNPMgvq_V23KLKyHf7HkAYEoSiERf2X\/view\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ilNPMgvq_V23KLKyHf7HkAYEoSiERf2X\/view\">Required Procedures for Student Concussion or Other Brain Injury<\/a>. They are aware of the brain injury team requirements, including the expected team composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out to your school administrators to confirm which staff members have been identified for the brain injury management team.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the brain injury management team has been identified, please schedule a meeting with them to review the updated procedures and the ITAP form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out to me or Wendy Beall with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Tami is scheduled to speak with Katie Legacy regarding high schools on 11\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>CPR &#8211; Hands Only CPR <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feel free to pass along to students\/families.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Deschutes County Medical Reserve Corps (DCMRC) is offering\u00a0free\u00a0classes to the community. Learn Hands-Only CPR, Stop the Bleed, or both!\u00a0 Each class is 1-hour and can be scheduled anywhere within Deschutes County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hands-only CPR (1-hour total):<\/strong>\u00a0Hands-only CPR is different than certified CPR in that there is no mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and it is only focused on chest compressions. While participants won\u2019t be considered \u201cCPR certified\u201d, the skills they receive from hands-only CPR are indeed lifesaving and can help reduce the number of cardiac deaths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stop the Bleed (1-hour total):<\/strong>\u00a0Stop the Bleed is different than traditional first aid as it focuses only on how to stop the bleeding of a wound and pack it until help arrives.\u00a0 This specific skill is simple to learn and can make all the difference during an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please use this\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DuZ-43JYWKUWUa7PDzt-S4ZP1fz63JshAuQxsU6beKy9UNFJSTzM2MEpHMzBRNk9MRzlFTFRJR0VXNi4u&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctami.pike%40bend.k12.or.us%7C1f36d4e4edb34c537bd508de1b179488%7Cb9c51293e4b947a8904a452864568fe1%7C0%7C0%7C638977987239175113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l%2BeBq1aEL8o0No%2BWpnbk9LseCHz23bt7w5iqtayy%2BS4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a><\/strong>, or the QR code below, to request a class and learn simple, lifesaving skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"276\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/11\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1584\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please feel free to pass along this information to any partners or members of the public you think might be interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1thIWi0aukLxDsY-akoqyx37Bb55zxX2P\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1thIWi0aukLxDsY-akoqyx37Bb55zxX2P\/view?usp=sharing\">Information flyer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to Carissa Heinige (<a href=\"mailto:carissa.heinige@deschutes.org\">carissa.heinige@deschutes.org<\/a>) with any questions. 458-292-8347<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>DIABETES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\"><strong>November is National Diabetes Month!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\"><strong>Raise Awareness<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\">Participate in events, use social media with hashtags like #DiabetesAwarenessMonth or #NDAM, and share information from organizations like the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/adm\">American Diabetes Association<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\"><strong>Wear Blue<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue is the official color for diabetes awareness, so wear a blue ribbon or clothing to show your support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\"><strong>Educate Yourself and Others<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\">Learn more about diabetes and its prevention through resources from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\"><strong>Focus on Prevention<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" style=\"color:#1a3d94\">Take small, manageable steps to improve your health, such as increasing physical activity and making healthier food choices to prevent or manage diabetes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>KINDER IMMUNIZATION EXCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Michelle Spetic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2e2ba4\"><strong>KINDERGARTEN EXCLUSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2e2ba4\"><strong>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, see Michelle&#8217;s email from 11\/3\/25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>MEASLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proof of Vaccination or Immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although no measles cases have been detected in Deschutes County yet, we should be prepared in the event that a case comes up in one of our schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals who cannot provide proof of measles immunity or vaccination could be excluded from work for up to 21 days &#8211; or longer &#8211; if an exposure occurs. Because an entire school is considered an exposure site if someone with measles is present, even a single case could significantly impact school operations. In such a situation, schools could face temporary closures or staff shortages until proof of immunity or vaccination is verified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having documentation of your MMR vaccination or immunity readily available can help prevent unnecessary work exclusions in the event of an exposure. Now is a good time to review your immunization records. If you don\u2019t have access to them, contact your health care provider to discuss obtaining titers or receiving the MMR vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evacuation Plans<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please collaborate with your school Safety Team to review or create an evacuation plan for students with mobility needs (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) who may access the second floor. Bend Fire has offered to support schools in this planning process.  <strong>Jason Kamperman<\/strong> is the contact at Bend Fire. <strong><a>jkamperman@bendoregon.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>SKILLS FAIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday, January 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9am &#8211; 12pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please consider contributing to this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l9BuxvXAPznwTYu-0YaWHy8hlyiA84QAR3EgwqWsPv0\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1l9BuxvXAPznwTYu-0YaWHy8hlyiA84QAR3EgwqWsPv0\/edit?usp=sharing\">Planning Document<\/a> with questions you may have on Visual Acuity Screening, Otoscope use, Tube Feeding and Seizures. There is also a section at the bottom where you can write in any other RN &#8211; related topics you would like to learn about at nurse meetings before or after the Skills Fair in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-larger-font-size wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#9b6c2a\"><strong>DATES TO REMEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Nurse Events\/Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Wednesday, 11\/5<\/td><td>Nurse Meeting<\/td><td>2-330<\/td><td>Ensworth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday, 11\/11<\/td><td>Veteren\u2019s Day<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>No School<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Friday, 11\/14<\/td><td>OSNA Fall conference<\/td><td>8-430<\/td><td>Virtual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11\/24 &#8211; 11\/28<\/td><td>Thanksgiving Break<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>No School<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\" style=\"width:251px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/10\/image-9.png 408w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/10\/image-9-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>February 6, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>March 6, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#ebca83\" class=\"has-inline-color\">November 7, 2025<\/mark><\/td><td>April 10, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December 5, 2025<\/td><td>May 8, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January 9, 2026<\/td><td>June 12, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BLS Nurse Blog 2 1\/2 WEEKS LEFT Only 2 1\/2 weeks left until Thanksgiving break!!! 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