[MaineSchoolNurse] Maine DOE School Health Events & Updates January 2025

[DeCato, Sarah]

Good Morning and Happy Tuesday!
Below are the January 2025 Maine DOE School Health Events and Updates. Check out all the amazing professional development opportunities that are included. Be sure to enter your suggestion for naming our monthly newsletter (see Highlights section) with the chance to win a FREE COPY of the "Heart of the Nurse Leader" by Joe Tye and Bob Dent .


Maine DOE School Health Events & Updates January 2025
Highlights from the Field

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Announcements

MaineCare issued an UPDATE: MaineCare Will Continue to Cover Children's Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fdhhs%2Foms%2Fmember-resources%2Fupdate-mainecare-will-continue-cover-childrens-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines-2024-12-18%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/2/01010193db945062-4bf155e2-eaa3-449f-b9d8-6918b28312e2-000000/X9f-DfLSeEMecrwXIsRZY6NrdFYL54qNuOIs2ptX7dg=384> on Dec 18, 2024. “MaineCare sent a previous e-message on December 12, 2024, announcing that the scheduled December 31, 2024, end of The Third Amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act would lead to changes in flu and COVID-19 vaccine coverage for children ages 18 and under. You may disregard that previous information: MaineCare will be able to continue to pay for children receiving vaccines in all healthcare settings they have been using in recent years. Effective December 11, 2024, the PREP Act was amended a twelfth (12th) time to extend coverage through December 31, 2029. As a result, MaineCare members may continue to receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines through a pharmacy provider if they choose. MaineCare members may also get vaccines through their primary care provider and vaccine clinics.”

Maine Immunization Program Weekly Update<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEHHS/bulletins/3c87b40?reqfrom=share>
Inside this issue: Shot in the Arm<https://www.pbs.org/show/shot-in-the-arm/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>, a documentary exploring vaccine hesitancy, a resource on responding to vaccine-hesitant parents, and more. Check it out!

Exciting news! The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) has released the Asthma Toolkit! The toolkit can assist school nurses by providing resources to support a student with asthma. Providing safe, supportive, and healthy environments and assist students to be engaged in managing their chronic disease.  Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation Toolkit: Students with Asthma<https://learn.nasn.org/courses/89761>

Resource: CMS Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Provider Toolkit<https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2024-10/cms-2024-omh-scd-provider-toolkit.pdf>
This toolkit is intended to assist healthcare providers and the care team in supporting individuals with SCD. Care team members can use this toolkit to understand the basics of SCD, including information on screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as how to identify resources to support individuals with SCD.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a communications toolkit<https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/php/heart-month/index.html> available for American Heart Health Month in February.  National Wear Red Day<https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month/wear-red-day> is recognized on February 7, 2025 to bring attention to the fact that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US.

Webinars and Upcoming Trainings

Tick-Borne Disease: Just One Bite Can Change the Future<https://promedsoftware.com/january-webinar>
Thursday, Jan 16, 2025, 2:00 - 2:30p – EST
This presentation will cover symptoms and appropriate communication with students, parents, and others. Risks, incidence, bite avoidance guidance, and other relevant evidence-based information will be included.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assessing-and-responding-to-anonymous-threats-in-k-12-schools-registration-1091164214539>
Thursday, January 30, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Virtual training on assessing and responding to anonymous threats of violence in the K-12 environment.

Addressing Youth Anxiety and School Absenteeism with SPACE Therapy<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pe3w2vMsSfWt4_Vb8MLn6w#/>
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 7:30-8:30 AM; Virtual
Earn CMEs/CEUs.

Maine’s Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Webinar Series<https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O9c9wzVwRl64RNthIIj60w#/registration>
February 4, 2025, 3:30-4:30 pm
Topic: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave
This webinar will provide a general overview of the new Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML) law, including information on the cost of the program from employees and employers and an overview of benefits and when they will become available for workers.
At the end of this presentation, participants will:
1. Understand reasons for leave and;
2. Understand requirements and eligibility.

Maine AAP School Health Series in Partnership with Maine Department of Education presents: Emotional Dysregulation in the School Setting<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolHealthSeries>
Tuesday, February 4th, 3:30 - 4:30pm

New Learning Community Opportunity from the American Academy of Pediatrics<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/99XV98L>
Enhancing Partner Engagement to Support Student Health
Strong partnerships can be critical for improving and/or maintaining a student's health. The American Academy of Pediatrics will host a 5-session Learning Community Series for school health professionals focused on enhancing partner engagement and relationships to support student health. Each learning session will include presentations from guest speakers and facilitated discussion among attendees for peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
Session 1 (January 30, 2025 | 3-4 pm EST): Engaging Community Providers
Session 2 (February 13, 2025 | 3-4 pm EST): Engaging Parents & Families
Session 3 (February 27, 2025 | 2-3pm EST): Engaging Youth
Session 4 (March 6, 2025 | 3-4 pm EST): Engaging District & School Administrators
Session 5 (March 13, 2025 | 3-4 pm EST: Engaging with Out-of-School Time Providers

The Maine Public Health Association hosted a webinar on Cannabis Use in Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know with the Maine Medical Association, Maine Osteopathic Association, Maine Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics, and New England Public Health Training Center.  The recording can be viewed here<https://youtu.be/0QdxDddBwTI>.

Boston Children's Hospital Community Education Lecture Series<https://form.jotform.com/212295402777156>
2.0 Nursing Contact Hours available for each session
Virtual monthly sessions Feb-May 2025

Highlighting the Value of Partnering with Families to Positively Impact Systems Change<https://www.mpf.org/event/elevating-family-voice-summit/>
In person at the Augusta Civic Center.  The summit is a partnership with Maine CDC, Maine Parent Federation and Maine State Parent Ambassadors.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 9:00 am- 2:30pm

ME SUD Learning Community's 3rd Annual Conference<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesud-lc-2025-creating-opportunities-for-innovation-across-the-lifespan-tickets-1020610582727?aff=oddtdtcreator>, at Sebasco Harbor Resort and on Zoom, is Maine's foremost opportunity for clinicians and community partners to hear updates on state-of-the-art collaborative practices for treating persons with Substance Use and Opioid Use Disorders (SUD/OUD).  Learning sessions will address the current lethality of fentanyl and the epidemic of drug overdose deaths. Join us to learn practical means to integrate these methodologies into practice, whether in primary care or behavioral health and working with youth or adults.
Friday May 16, 2025, from 8 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday May 17, 2025, 8:45 am to 12 pm:

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training: This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal confidence and the ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior, and identify helpful resources available to staff.

  *   Virtual - Friday, January 24th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/gatekeeper-training-1-24-2025/
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Virtual – Tuesday, February 11th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/gatekeeper-training-2-11-25/

Suicide Prevention Advanced Gatekeeper Training<https://namimaine.org/event/advanced-gatekeeper-training-1-31-25/%20%20%20%20Paragraph%20locked%20by%20Diaz,%20Tammy>: Designed for school staff who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five (5) years, the Advanced Gatekeeper Training deepens suicide prevention skills for the school setting.

  *   Virtual – Friday, January 31st from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Suicide Prevention Assessment & Management Training: The Suicide Assessment and Management Training is designed to prepare a new or seasoned clinician to understand the risk of suicide, how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment and intervention as well as ongoing management for individuals at increased risk. The focus is on assessment skills for those in clinical roles, including counselors, social workers, nurses, and psychologists. This training qualifies for Gatekeeper recertification for school clinicians (e.g. school counselors, social workers, etc.…)

  *   Virtual – Thursday, February 13th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-assessment-management-training-2-13-25/
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Virtual – Monday, March 3rd from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-assessment-management-training-3-3-25/

Suicide Prevention Training of the Trainer: This half-day program is available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers, school staff, and/or other community members. Materials, including PowerPoint presentations and model handouts, are provided for preparing, planning, and conducting the sessions.

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In-person – Thursday, February 6th from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the NAMI Maine office in Hallowell

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury<https://namimaine.org/event/non-suicidal-self-injury-nssi-training-2-21-25/>: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) is the direct, deliberate destruction of body tissue in the absence of suicidal intent. This training will review demographics, risk factors, and warning signs of self-injury as well as recommendations for assessment, intervention, and management of self-injury. Introduction to NSSI protocol development and implementation will be offered, as well as resources to support professional staff in addressing assessment and ongoing treatment needs.

  *   Virtual – Friday, February 21st from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Collaborative Safety Planning: Best practice recommendations for addressing and managing suicide risk include the use of a good assessment tool for determining risk and guiding intervention. A vital next step is the collaborative development and use of a Safety Plan to help individuals manage themselves during and following periods of crisis.  It is often used with people at increased risk for suicide, but it is an excellent tool for use with anyone at risk of escalating crisis.

  *   Virtual – Monday, March 10th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Suicide Prevention Protocol Development: Protocols provide organization staff with direction, structure, and support to safely assist in a suicidal situation, including prevention, intervention, and postvention. This training offers resources, model forms (clinical and administrative), and examples of protocols developed by other school districts.

  *   Virtual – Friday, February 7th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/protocol-development-training-suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention-2-7-25/
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Virtual – Monday, March 31st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: https://namimaine.org/event/protocol-development-training-suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention-3-31-25/


Have families that need additional support? The Community Care Referral Form<https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/equity/community-care-referrals.shtml> helps connect people throughout Maine with community organizations to meet social service needs, including cultural and linguistic-specific needs.

School Health Services Webpage

We strive to fill the School Health Services Webpage<https://www.maine.gov/doe/index.php/schools/safeschools/healthed/nurseresources/guidelines> with all you need for your school nursing practice. If you find it is difficult to navigate, is missing information, has broken links, or have suggestions, reach out to Lori Huot @ lori.huot at maine.gov<mailto:lori.huot at maine.gov>. If you are unable to locate needed resources or guidance, reach out to your Regional School Nurse Liaison.




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Sarah DeCato, MSN, RN, NCSN (She/Her)
School Nurse Specialist-Coordinated School Health
Office of School and Student Supports
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: sarah.decato at maine.gov<mailto:sarah.decato at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-441-3812
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