[MaineSchoolNurse] Last Office Hours of 2023-24 School Year

Wed Jun 5 16:15:32 EDT 2024

Our final school nurse office hours of the year was today! You made it through!
School Health Annual Report is now available through the Data Collection and Reporting (DC&R) Calendar<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=72315d7f3d&e=d990143ad9>. Please remember that these reports, once submitted, are manually verified. It may take several weeks for your report to show up in DC&R <https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=0a3a9e9540&e=d990143ad9> calendar as completed. This report is due by July 30, 2024. School staff may download the reporting worksheet<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=ffceb0a734&e=d990143ad9> in order to aid data collection among your schools.  A summary of Every Student Counts™ national data from 2021-22 can be accessed here<https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=330988cb24&e=d990143ad9>. Using local data can assist schools in advocating for the multiple needs of students, can inform staffing needs, can help to inform evidence-based school nursing practice, and can improve overall youth health outcomes.
School Nurse Summer Institute 2024: An Adventure in Learning will be held on July 30-31, 2024, at Thomas College. When you register, be sure to hit submit at the end of the registration in order to complete the process. You will receive a confirmation email.  The cost for registration is $150. The cost covers all meals and educational components of the institute. You can access the Draft Agenda<https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/SNSI%202024%20Draft%20Conference%20Abbreviated%20Agenda_0.pdf> to get an idea of what is in store. Lodging is available at Thomas College at a very affordable rate or there are a few hotels located in Waterville that are not too far. Any updates will be posted on this Professional Learning webpage.<https://www.maine.gov/doe/schoolsupports/schoolhealth/professionaldevelopment>  Scholarship Information: We have a limited amount of scholarship reimbursements available for housing at Thomas College. Link to apply for a scholarship reimbursement for Lodging at Thomas College. Apply for Scholarship<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTqztGtx-9G1PhXwD3irY9gxUMDE0Wk1NWFJRRUxaWEQxNFFVUEQ4TjcwVS4u>
Tammy: The Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, and Support (TEAMS) Program helps school districts increase the capacity to enhance student health services by taking a deep dive into school administrative unit (SAU) policy, procedures, and infrastructure.
Following the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) TEAMS model, the district teams are guided through a process to:

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Engage partners (e.g., school staff, school board, parents) to support improvements in health services,
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Assess current health services to identify and prioritize gaps,
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Develop and implement a strategic action plan to address those gaps, and
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Evaluate the outcomes.

A flyer is attached to the follow up email.
Scope and Standards of Practice Learning Module: This module provides the school nurse with an overview of the 4th Edition of the School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The module discusses how the scope and standards can be used to guide and evaluate the school nurse’s practice and assist them in developing learning and practice goals. Exploring School Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing module has been approved for 1.95 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours for completing each section and corresponding evaluation. Access the module at: https://schoolhealthassociates.com/course/exploring-school-nursing-scope-and-standards-of-practice/
While on the topic of professional learning, our team has been working on an online training module for vision screening based on the Maine DOE Evidence-based Guidelines for PreK through Grade 12 Vision Screening<https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/FINAL_APPROVED_VISION_3.11.2024_2.pdf>. This will be another opportunity for free nursing continuing professional development credit (NCPDs). Look for more information on that coming in August!
School Nurse Regional Liaisons in 2024-2025—We are planning to have regional Communities of Practice again plus a special New School Nurse Community of Practice (the New School Nurse CoP schedule is attached). We are here for you for direct questions related to complicated cases or can be a listening ear during a stressful day. We are hoping to offer CPR and Stop the Bleed recertifications regionally as well so you don’t have to search for a way to recertify. The whole team is here to support school nurses and the amazing work you do every day.
New School Nurse Orientation-Save the Date-- August 12. It will be in Augusta, approximately 8:30-4:00. More information will be coming as we get details finalized. It will be added to the DOE Professional Learning Calendar.

Other Professional Learning Opportunities:

Children's Oral Health Network (COHN) of Maine Annual Network Gathering
June 21, 2024 8:30-3:00
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmdpN95Fm_jgCTr9qaLFfpqVfXQFfhmWYrkpWs9yrb-R4KhA/viewform
This is a great opportunity to learn and collaborate to advance pediatric oral health initiatives.  Morning and afternoon education sessions including a panel discussion about the solutions that Network members are implementing to improve equitable access to oral health care across Maine.
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Pediatric Oral Health ECHO: Emerging Role of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Early Childhood Caries in Primary Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics is promoting a short educational ECHO series on Silver Diamine Fluoride for Early Childhood Caries. See Flyer attached for more information and to register.
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Motivational Interviewing for Prevention Professionals
June 10, 2024 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Jeff's Catering, 15 Event Center Way Brewer ME 04412
Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/5ad28be7-77a5-4be0-aa20-0e2029f670d3/summary
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NAMI Gatekeeper Training - Save the Date
Date: August 19, 2024 8:00-3:00
Location: DHHS Building, 109 Capitol St, Augusta

Take care of yourselves and have a wonderful summer break.

In gratitude,

Emily, Sarah, Tammy, Angie, Lori, and Nick (plus our Western region School Nurse Regional Liaison starting on June 17)

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Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her)
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<mailto:emily.poland at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-592-0387
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