[MaineSchoolNurse] Asthma Management in Maine Schools Resource

[Poland, Emily]

Dear Champions of Education,


The Maine Department of Education (DOE) provides this Guide for School Health Services: Asthma Management in Maine Schools,<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=15ad6c6615&e=d990143ad9> in accordance with Maine Revised Statutes (MRS) Title 20-A section 6403-A (5)<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=9d293ded55&e=d990143ad9> which directs the Commissioner of Education to issue guidelines on the provision of school health services and health-related activities. As a leading chronic illness in our youth, asthma is also one of the chief causes of school absenteeism in the United States. An asthma-friendly environment with effective asthma management programs can reduce absenteeism as well as help students with asthma participate fully and reach academic, physical, and extracurricular goals. School-wide asthma management programs include asthma education and resources for staff, students, and families in addition to care coordination with medical providers in the community.


The purpose of this resource guide is to assist school nurses, educators, and all school staff to best support students with asthma so they can be successful in school. The DOE Office of School and Students Supports Coordinated School Health team is pleased to provide this resource in order to support the evidence-based best practices for students with asthma in Maine schools.


The full Guide<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=87790c68bd&e=d990143ad9> and other resources can be downloaded here<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=3330703c84&e=d990143ad9>. You may contact DOESchoolandStudentSupports at Maine.gov<mailto:DOESchoolandStudentSupports at Maine.gov> with any questions.

View this message in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1326187?e=d990143ad9>. Sent June 9, 2023




Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her why pronouns?<https://pronouns.org/what-and-why>)
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinator – Coordinated School Health
Office of School and Student Supports
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: emily.poland at maine.gov
Phone: 207-592-0387

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