 Clock Hours for Seattle Children's 2023 Pediatric Nursing Update Conference
If you attended the Seattle Children's Nursing Update Conference and you registered for clock hours on PD Enroller, please know that it will take up to 2 weeks for clock hours to be available on your PD Enroller transcript. OSPI receives attendance records from Seattle Children's which must be manually entered into PD Enroller.
Washington State School Nurse Data Codes
It is time to update the Washington State School Nurse Data Codes. The codes were developed by Washington State school nurses and are updated periodically. They provide a common language to use in school health documentation.
The current list of codes can be found here. The codes attached were added last fall but have not been widely distributed. This is the file we will be starting with.
Angela Fry (afry@esd123.org), ESD 123’s Regional Public Health Coordinator, will be managing the change process.
If you have identified codes that you would like to add, change, or delete, please fill out the Change Request form that can be found at this link. The form is for one requested change only. If you have multiple requests, fill out multiple forms.
Please consider the following when submitting your request(s).
- Check to make sure you do not duplicate an existing code.
- Does this belong here? Is this appropriate for data set proposed (is this where this type of information should be recorded)
- Is consistent with school nursing and other nurse language sets (to learn from what others have decided to do)
- Is worded clearly – short and long descriptions
- Has a clear definition or description of how it will be used
- An argument as to why it should (or should not) be added.
- Please note, the following are rarely added so have a compelling argument as to why it is needed.
- Are we trying to work around program (PowerSchool, Skyward etc.) limitations?
- Is this a temporary need?
- Is this program-specific?
Once forms are received, volunteers will assist in reviewing proposed changes. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the first part of the survey, even if you have no requests. You can also send Angela an email with your name, district and email address, afry@esd123.org.
If you have any further questions, please contact Angela at the email listed above. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this process.
DOH OSPI School Nurse Advisory - New Member Needed
The DOH OSPI School Nurse Advisory is a group started in summer of 2022 to help provide a sustainable structure for collaboration and partnership between the Department of Health and the school nurse workforce of Washington state with the goals of:
- Reviewing and providing input on DOH and OSPI school health guidance, resources, and policy initiatives
- Information sharing
- Fostering greater mutual knowledge and understanding of functions, capacities, and expertise
- Increasing school nurse knowledge of population health and health equity
- Providing leadership and input for DOH SN Connects meetings
This group has been meeting monthly and is in need of a new member. We have put a significant effort toward providing representation from all regions and district size. We are now looking to replace an outgoing member from a small-midsize district in a rural or semi-rural area. School nurses who are interested in participating in this advisory and fit the above criteria, please click here to fill out a brief application.
Type One Diabetes Family Listening Session
The DOH Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program is holding a T1D Family Listening session.
They want to hear directly from families and caregivers of children with Type One Diabetes (T1D) about the support they would like to see to
- Help develop goals that matter to families
- Better support children and families with T1D?
- Determine what challenges families face accessing services for T1D?
Each participant will get a $50 Amazon.com gift card.
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.
Please register. Space is limited.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItfuCsqTgrGtMwN-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join
Questions? Call 360-236-3536 or email CSHCN.support@doh.wa.gov
Please share this flyer with parents, guardians, and families of students living with T1D.
DOH Health Needs Survey for Youth 13 to 22 Years
DOH is looking for youth ages 13 to 22 years living in Washington to take an anonymous online survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish and can also be made available in other languages whenever needed. The survey mostly has open-ended questions and should take participants about 15 minutes to complete. Survey questions ask young people about their last visit, how they think the visit went, any challenges they faced when accessing or attempting to access health care services, and any recommendations they have to improve health care for young people.
Please note: The intent of the survey is that it is completed by young people. Adults should not answer questions or fill out the survey for youth unless they need and request assistance.
We need your help to get this survey to young people and the organizations that serve them! Here’s how:
Updated Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone
The statewide standing order for naloxone has been renewed by the Secretary of Health. The previous standing order is expired. Please go to the DOH Overdose Education and Naloxone webpage for more information, resources and the link to the updated standing order.
For information about Naloxone programs in Schools, see also Opioid-Related Overdose Policy Guidelines & Training in the School Setting
School Wellness Strategies Training Available
OSPI Child Nutrition Services collaborated with school health experts across Washington to create a free online, self-paced virtual training.
The training provides support and knowledge to educators, school staff, and others who work directly with students to implement best practice school wellness policies, including healthy rewards and celebrations, staff wellness, physical activities during the school day, and more.
Please share this training with those you work with to create school wellness policies! Educators may receive 7 Clock Hours for their professional development requirements for taking this training.
Enroll for the School Wellness Strategies Training today!
Updated Immunization Requirement Charts
The school and childcare immunization requirement charts and Individual Requirements Summary document have been updated for the 2023-24 school year. They are posted in the Immunization Requirements section on the school and childcare immunization webpage www.doh.wa.gov/SCCI. The parent charts have also been added in English and 15 other languages. The main changes for the 2023-24 school year are:
- Grade roll-up of the grandfathered Tdap age:
- Grade 7-10 must have a Tdap at age 10+
- Grade 11-12 can meet the requirement with a Tdap at age 7+
- Polio vaccine will be required for all students, even those age 18+
New immunization training videos are also available on the webpage linked above.
Recovery - Finding a Way forward After Crisis
A critical step in moving past crises and improving emergency response is listening to the people who were directly involved. What went wrong, what went well, why did it happen the way that it did, and what would we change next time?
On Wednesday, February 8th, Drs. Kira Mauseth and Tona McGuire will introduce us to this topic in an event called Recovery: Finding a Way Forward After Crisis. During this session, they will discuss the science of recovery and highlight the lasting benefits that these types of conversations can have for schools, educators, and staff.
For more information and to register, please click here Learning Network - Learn to Return
Washington Center for Nursing BIPOC Nurse Virtual Meet-up
The Washington Center for Nursing is hosting a virtual lunch meet-up for BIPOC nurses on February 8th, 12-1:30.
Please see flyer for more information and a zoom link
Foundations of School Nursing Course
University of Washington Continuing Nurse Education will offer the Foundations for School Nursing course again beginning Feb 6th. This comprehensive 10-week virtual asynchronous course is flexible and designed to meet the needs of the working professional. https://learning.nursing.uw.edu/courses/schoolnursing2023/
This is an excellent course for nurses who are new to the school environment and the specialty of school nursing.
The course has been approved by the Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) to meet the course requirement for ESA Certification.
Participants in the program will also receive 30 CNE hours in addition to 30 State Clock hours after completing the program in full.
Please contact us at healthservices@k12.wa.us or by phone: (360) 725-6040
We check phone message intermittently. Email is the best way to contact Health Services staff for a more immediate response.
School Health Services | OSPI (www.k12.wa.us)
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