Health Info
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School and School Nurse Resources
Directory:
Asthma / Anaphylaxis / Food Allergies
Aire Nebraska includes info on the following:
Allergy/Asthma Action Plans
Rule 59 Information
Emergency Report Forms
Free/Reduced EpiPens for Schools
Self Management Information
Training Resources / Policy Info / Toolkits / Education
Medical Statement Form to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodation
FARE – Food Allergy Research and Education includes information on:
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies
Online Food Allergy Toolkit for School Nurses
Staff Education
Laws and Regulations Concerning Food Allergies
Bed Bugs
Guidance for Parents about Bed Bugs
Guidance for School Nurses about Bed Bugs
Guidance for School Administrators and Staff
Sample Bed Bug Letter to Parents
Resources:
Bed Bug Action Plan for Schools
EPA Bed Bug Guidance for Schools
Bed Bug School Guidelines
UNL – Managing Bed Bugs
Bed Bug Advice for Parents
https://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/bedbugs.shtml
https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools/bed-bugs-and-schools
CDC Health Advisories / Disease Guidance
CDC Diseases and Conditions
Subscribe to NE HHS Health Advisor
Concussion
CDC Concussion Information
NDE Return to Learn: Bridging the Gap booklet, Second Edition, December 2018
Concussion Law 2014
Nebraska HHS Concussion Survey
Brain Injury in Children and Youth: A Manual for Educators
REAP Concussion Manual
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COVID-19 Information
Primary Resources:
CDC COVID19 Homepage
CDC COVID19 Guidance for Schools
World Health Organization COVID19 Homepage
State Public Health Department
Local Public Health Departments:
Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department = Cedar, Dixon, Wayne, Thurston counties
Dakota County Public Health Department
North Central District Public Health Department = Knox County
Additional Resources:
Coronavirus – CDC Fact Sheets and Posters
Coronavirus – CDC “Share Facts Not Fear”
Coronavirus – CDC Information Specific to Children
SAMHSA – Talking with Children During Infectious Disease Outbreaks PDF
Handwashing Education/Promotion – CDC “When and How to Wash”
Handwashing Education/Promotion – CDC “Clean Hands Save Lives”
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines for Schools – CDC
Cleaning/Disinfecting with Suspected/Confirmed COVID19 Cases
Flu Prevention – CDC Toolkit for Schools/Daycares
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association – Safe at School Program
Diabetes at School – Staff Training
Diabetes Medical Management Plans (DMMP) for Schools
Self-Management of Diabetes at School Consent/Release Form
Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia Emergency Care Plans
Glucagon App and Virtual Training
To order a free glucagon training kit:
Lilly Glucagon Training Kit: 1-800-545-5979
Head Lice
CDC Head Lice Information for Schools
NASN Headfirst Lice Lessons Program
American Academy of Pediatrics on Head Lice
NASN Head Lice Management in the School Setting-Position Statement
Health Screenings
School Health Screening Regulations
Individualized Healthcare Plans
Nebraska HHS IHP Information
Infection Control
School Health Program – Exclusion and Infection Control Guidelines
Immunization
Immunization Requirements per Age Group
State Immunizations Registry
Narcan — Free Offer
To learn more about free Narcan offers, please visit the Narcan official website
NASN Narcan Position Statement
NASN Narcan in Schools Toolkit
Nebraska Emergency Guidelines for Schools
DHHS Emergency School Guidelines
Nursing Procedure Info
DHHS School Health Procedures Handbook
Oxygen Guidelines for NE Schools
Other Resources
Answers 4 Families
Nebraska Resource Referral System
For more information, please contact Carol Tucker, School & Child Health Program Manager at:
P.O Box 95026 Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Phone: (402) 471-1373 / Fax: (402) 471-7049
Email: carol.tucker@nebraska.gov
Public Health
Your local public health department is a great resource. For additional information:
Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department
Dakota County Public Health
North Central District Health Department
Rule 59
Rule 59 is the Medication Aid Act for emergency response to life threatening asthma or systemic allergic reactions.
Rule 59 Health and Safety
Guidelines for Med Administration
Medication Administration Summary
Seizure
Seizure Response Plan
Seizure Forms – Documentation, Action Plans, Event Diaries
Training for students, teachers and nurses:
CDC Epilepsy in Schools
Seizure Training for School Personnel
Seizure Training for School Nurses
Managing Children with Epilepsy: A School Nurse Guide
VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) Training Video
Diazepam Administration Video
School Health Rules and Regulations
To learn more, please consult the DHHS public health document
Stop the Bleed Training
Stop the Bleed Website
Stop the Bleed Informational Video
To check out ESU 1’s Stop the Bleed Kit, please contact us at (402) 287-2061.