School Nurse Corps
School Nurse Corps services:
In partnership with schools, families, and communities, the School Nurse Corps facilitates student success by addressing health needs that interfere with learning. We work under federal and state laws and regulations and practice within professional standards outlined by school nurse and school health organizations.
Regional School Nurse meeting calendar:
Regional_School_Nurse_meetings_2010__11.pdf
Regional School Nurse Event Calendar
School Nurse Corps WESPaC questions. Please contact Nancy Durham (Students Records Coordinator) at stucord@esd105.org
ESD 105 School Nurse Corps provides:
• Coordination of Registered Nurse (RN) services to selected, small school districts in accordance with state-mandated eligibility and documented need
• Consultation and information for all school districts regarding student health issues and school health systems
• Health Resource Lending Library for all ESD 105 school district employees
• Monthly school nurse meetings for professional development and supporting school nurse practice
Monthly School Nurse Corps e-newsletters:
Vol. 1 No. 2 Vol. 1 No. 3 Vol. 1 No. 4 Vol. 1 No. 5 Vol. 1 No. 6
September_2010_Newsletter1.pdf
School Nurse Corps Goals:
• Students in all public school districts have access to basic Registered Nurse (R.N.) services.
• All students in Class II (student enrollment below 2000) districts identified with potentially life threatening and/or chronic health conditions have emergency care plans/individual health plans (ECPs/IHPs) developed and implemented with staff training and supervision by an R.N.
• All students in Class II districts receive medication and/or medical treatment in compliance with current laws and accepted standards and with staff training and supervision provided by an R.N.
• All Class II districts provide mandated screening programs and comply with immunization laws.
• School districts have policies and procedures for school health services based on current laws and accepted standards.
• All districts have access to consultation, education, and resources regarding school health services.
• Identify and collect data to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on student education and health outcomes.
Resources:
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Pandemic Flu Planning for Schools Get information and |
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Local Resources |
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| • Grant County Health Department | • Kittitas County Health Department | • Klickitat County Health Department |
| • Yakima County Health Department | • Children’s Village - Yakima | |
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Lending Library |
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Our School Nurse Corps Lending Library is available to all school districts and community agencies in the ESD 105 region with materials on the following topics. Contact Erin Balch at (509) 454-5304. |
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| • Asthma | • Bloodborne Pathogens | • Diabetes |
| • Allergy and Anaphylaxis | • Hand Washing | • Seizure Disorder |
| • Neurological Disorders | • Oral Health | • Eating Disorders |
| • Depression and Anxiety | • Attention Deficit Disorder | • Medication Administration |
| • Gastrostomy Tube Feedings | • First Aid in Schools | • Health Screenings |
| • Clean Intermittent Catheterization | • Cardiac and Respiratory Problems | • School Nurse Practice |
| • Maturation, Growth and Development | • Care of Students with Special Health Care Needs | • Emergency Care in Schools |
| • Communicable Disease Control | ||
Contact Information:
Gail Fast
School Nurse Corps Coordinator
Phone: (509) 454-3129
E-mail: gail.fast@esd105.org
Erin Balch
Administrative Secretary
Phone: (509) 454-5304
E-mail: erin.balch@esd105.org
Elaine Prest
School Nurse (Royal)
Phone: (509) 454-5304
E-mail: rnurse@royal.wednet.edu
Skitch Stanton
School Nurse (Bickleton)
Phone: (509) 454-5304
E-mail: sstanton@grandview.wednet.edu
