{"id":884,"date":"2025-01-14T22:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T22:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/?p=884"},"modified":"2025-01-14T22:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T22:43:11","slug":"january-14-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/2025\/01\/14\/january-14-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"JANUARY 14, 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-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FUN FACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kucisabishii<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Kucisabishii&#8221; (<em>Koo-chi-sa-bi-sh\u0113<\/em>) is a Japanese word that means &#8220;lonely mouth&#8221;. So when you want to eat but are not hungry (mindless eating) the word for that is kucisabishii.   (Say that 20 times.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;re welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/01\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-901\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/01\/image-9.png 308w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/BLSNurses\/files\/2025\/01\/image-9-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NURSES&#8230;.PLEASE READ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-796f50531c6a2b9aecd98e2b21480bba wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIME SHEET REMINDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Please email all time sheets to Kristan Shobe. Michelle or Tami do not need copies.<\/strong> Kristan reviews them and will then send them to Tami for approval. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-21c68eec1f141a19b5341816f0ada1c7 wp-block-paragraph\">Required by Payroll<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Please ensure that your timesheets\/leave records are completed correctly. Please review the example <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1X39eMHZSUT-9CZv7jn_Q1lLJ67GaW6ep?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1X39eMHZSUT-9CZv7jn_Q1lLJ67GaW6ep?usp=sharing\">forms<\/a>.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Totaling your hours worked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EID (employee ID number)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(For regular nurses) document hours per day that you are contracted to work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School\/Dept = Student Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remember to complete the BLS Leave Record to log any sick or personal time.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ILLNESS REPORTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If your school seems to be having an increasing number of students\/staff out due to illness (10% or greater), please let Tami or Michelle know to determine if an <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/130rjIqUzl-ykVf_qtDi8Z7QKBdkAWnsG\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/130rjIqUzl-ykVf_qtDi8Z7QKBdkAWnsG\/view?usp=sharing\">illness data tracking log<\/a> should be started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MEDICAID<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gR9p45KBAacYH8b7uNb2QTc4ZQ1nGA1T\/view?usp=drive_link\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gR9p45KBAacYH8b7uNb2QTc4ZQ1nGA1T\/view?usp=drive_link\"><strong>The Medicaid Minute #2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> April Diehl needs information from you!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">April is working on setting new rates for Medicaid. In order to get the most accurate rates, <strong>please send April Diehl a list of all employees who fall under the category of &#8220;Delegated Health&#8221;?<\/strong>&nbsp;(You may need to reach out to your case managers to identify staff.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The list can include any non-nursing staff that perform: diabetic care, tube feedings, diapering, toileting, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d5e711217a035b673fbed0b479b3ebe8 wp-block-paragraph\">**<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">The information collection deadline is Thursday, January 16th<\/span>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MILEAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">2025 BLS In-District Mileage Report <a href=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/r\/_layouts\/15\/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B27A80C4B-450A-4484-96A8-6D5FDDF254C7%7D&amp;file=2025_MileageDocument-70.xlsx&amp;action=default&amp;mobileredirect=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bendlapine.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/r\/_layouts\/15\/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B27A80C4B-450A-4484-96A8-6D5FDDF254C7%7D&amp;file=2025_MileageDocument-70.xlsx&amp;action=default&amp;mobileredirect=true\">Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Travel Request and Reimbursement Form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14o2QBV_HmvpU-j8sLN19llhTVb0ipjYc\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14o2QBV_HmvpU-j8sLN19llhTVb0ipjYc\/view?usp=sharing\">AP106<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-66651df4dd3a454df986241a601fd87b wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">January 16th<\/span>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OSNA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OSNA Spring Conference 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">When:<\/span><\/strong> April 17-18 <em>(no school elementary\/middle on the 17<sup>th<\/sup>; no school for all schools on the 18<sup>th<\/sup>)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Where:<\/span><\/strong> Lincoln City, Oregon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8 nurses will be able to attend!!<\/strong> <em>Money budgeted for 8 nurses will require lodging 2 nurses per room (2 queen beds) AND\u2026 and nurses will need to carpool together (total of 4 cars)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Please let Tami know if you are interested in attending by Friday, January 17, 2025.<\/span> Rooms are booking fast at the resort.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8124cd78b36a7b8ac8d55249cc0ccc53 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETING <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current Drug Trends in Central Oregon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn about current drug trends in Central Oregon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Lieutenant Mike Landolt with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) will be sharing information about the latest drug trends with pediatric community health nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Microsoft Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/dl\/launcher\/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_OWMwYTA0ZjItZTY1MS00OTQ3LWEwMzYtNTFkZTY1YmU5OTRj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522826265dc-867e-4ea5-8b10-4ad0b4fc4127%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25229184e155-9ed5-4faf-8841-105667ab11d5%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&amp;type=meetup-join&amp;deeplinkId=b844aa05-c873-42f1-86a3-85cc4630860f&amp;directDl=true&amp;msLaunch=true&amp;enableMobilePage=true&amp;suppressPrompt=true\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/dl\/launcher\/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_OWMwYTA0ZjItZTY1MS00OTQ3LWEwMzYtNTFkZTY1YmU5OTRj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522826265dc-867e-4ea5-8b10-4ad0b4fc4127%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25229184e155-9ed5-4faf-8841-105667ab11d5%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&amp;type=meetup-join&amp;deeplinkId=b844aa05-c873-42f1-86a3-85cc4630860f&amp;directDl=true&amp;msLaunch=true&amp;enableMobilePage=true&amp;suppressPrompt=true\">Join the meeting now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting ID:&nbsp;277 466 045 945<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passcode:&nbsp;4Cz3oe3U<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dial in by phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+19713370188,,222754595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+1 971-337-0188,,222754595#<\/a>&nbsp;United States, Portland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dialin.teams.microsoft.com\/56696379-24e8-4acb-8ef4-2573577b217f?id=222754595\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a local number<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone conference ID:&nbsp;222 754 595#<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TRAINING\/NURSE MEETING 1\/31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59a8376a278561c10fc2b854d0097f5b wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> I want to make sure that you get what you need out of this training on 1\/31. Your input is needed!!!<\/span> As of 1230 pm on 1\/14, there have been no questions submitted (other than my inquiries).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IEP\/504<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Nurses &#8211; You have requested more information about 504\/IEP process and nurse meeting minutes. Josh and\/or Colleen and Krista will be stopping by to give us a general overview and will answer any questions you may have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Please submit your questions to the Google Doc 1\/31\/24 Nurse Training <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YpxKV22fRG8aDTgn9rx0n1kN4iQPGb-PTWmeCDP-SEc\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YpxKV22fRG8aDTgn9rx0n1kN4iQPGb-PTWmeCDP-SEc\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Nurses &#8211; You have requested more information on community resources such as housing and transportation. Do any of you have any information about these resources or who we can contact to provide us with more information? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please submit information\/questions to the Google Doc 1\/31\/24 Nurse Training <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YpxKV22fRG8aDTgn9rx0n1kN4iQPGb-PTWmeCDP-SEc\/edit?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1YpxKV22fRG8aDTgn9rx0n1kN4iQPGb-PTWmeCDP-SEc\/edit?usp=sharing\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CALENDAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>DATE<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TIME<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EVENT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>INFO<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>1\/20\/25<\/em><\/td><td><\/td><td><em>NO SCHOOL<\/em><\/td><td><em>Martin Luther King Jr. Day<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/21\/25<\/td><td>930-1030<\/td><td>High School Nurse Meeting<\/td><td>Location: Microsoft Teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/27\/25<\/td><td>330-5<\/td><td>OSNA Mentoring Monday (register <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZwud-6ppjoiGdNw8jtRxcNi_fqy5NmtEJXY#\/registration\">here<\/a>)<\/td><td>Topic &#8211; TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\/31\/25<\/td><td>10-2<\/td><td>Nurse Training REQUIRED (Substitute Nurses are not required but welcome to attend!)<\/td><td>Deschutes County Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 Community Room (Brooks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2\/19\/25<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Immunization Exclusion Day<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Y&#8217;ALL ARE ONE AWESOME TEAM!!! I APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BLS Nurse Blog FUN FACT Kucisabishii &#8220;Kucisabishii&#8221; (Koo-chi-sa-bi-sh\u0113) is a Japanese word that means &#8220;lonely mouth&#8221;. 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