Chapter 30 - School Health

NASN

National Association of School Nurses all students and staff have the right to learn and work in healthy school environment

School Health Policies

monitors the current status of practices relating to bullying, sexual harassment, tobacco use, and prevention that is conducted every 2 years

services provided in Louisiana school based health centers

-Everyday wellness (checkups, physicals, coaching, help with diabetes/asthma) -mental health (counseling) -medical services (blood test, vaccines, STI testing, illness and injury care)

CDC Health Education Priority Areas

-alcohol and drug use (leads to problems in school, injuries, violence) -injury and violence -tobacco use (teach negative consequences of smoking) -poor nutrition (proper growth depends on proper nutrition) -lack of physical activity (leads to obesity) -sexual behavior

why are school nurses needed for academic success?

-good health is correlated to school issues -children with health problems tend to have more absences leading to poor academic performance

what should student health records include

-immunization status -pertinent history including allergies -results of screenings and exams -individualized health care plan -detailed documentation regarding any visit to the school nurse

role of a school nurse

-provide direct care to students -provide screening and referrals for health conditions -promote health by providing health education -provide leadership for the provision of health services -promote a healthy school environment

CDC statement on health development (2011)

-stated family was the primary responsibility for the child development and school was the secondary responsibility -shown the parental support increases success, decreases emotional distress, healthier eating habits, and active learning

CDC 8 National Health Education Standards

1. functional health knowledge to enhance health 2. students analyze health determinants 3. health literacy via informatics -effective interpersonal communication skills -effective decision making skills -effective goal setting skills -observable health and safety practices -advocate for behaviors that support personal, family, peer, and school health

what grades does the CDC 8 National Health Education Standards affect

2, 5, 8, and 12

School-based health centers (SBHCs)

Clinics on school sites that provide ready access to health care for large numbers of children and adolescents during school hours, making absences from school due to health care appointments unnecessary

Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool

Helps schools, school districts, and other school personnel responsible for curricular redesign to analyze health education curricula on the basis of alignment with national health education standards and characteristics of effective health education curricula

School Health Index

an online self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs

Wellness Policy in Action Tool

assessments to examine the relationship between school district local school wellness policy and school level health practices

Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

children previously served in acute care and long term care setting receive access to public education

Youth Risk Behavior Survey

conducted every 2 years among selected high school students throughout the United States to learn more about high-risk behaviors among youth

School Health Policies and Practices Study

conducted every 6 years example: the vending machine study in 2014 concerning the removal from schools

health school envrionment

environment with minimized distractions from learning and is free of physical hazards and psychological health risks

CDC 'The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)' model

has 10 components: 1. physical education and physical activity 2. nutrition environment and services 3. health education 4. physical environment 5. social and emotional climate 6. health services 7. counseling 8. employee wellness 9. community involvement 10. family engagement

Public Law 99-142 enacted (1976)

right for severely handicapped children to attend public education in least restrictive environment

Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool

self-assessment and planning guide developed by the CDC to help school districts and schools conduct clear, complete analyses of physical education curriculum

CDC statement of health development (2022)

stated that parents have a powerful role in supporting their child's development but families and the schools should work together to support and improve the students' learning and development