Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates March 12, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The WHO defines a pandemic as global spread of a new disease, though the specific threshold for meeting that criteria is fuzzy. It is the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a pandemic since the H1N1 pandemic in 2009. The CDC says it’s used when viruses “are able to infect people easily and spread from person to person in an efficient and sustained way” in multiple regions. The declaration refers to the spread of a disease, rather than the severity of the illness it causes, according to an article on Time.com. NASN continues to monitor the situation and provide information and resources on its website. The CDC's site also has the most updated information. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights 2020 NASN Election Opens March 15 Are you a voting member? Don't miss your chance to vote in this year's election. Ballots will be cast online unless you already requested a paper ballot. LEARN MORE Do You Know Your State Data Coordinator? If you’re not sure, we have compiled a list of Data Coordinators in each state for you to access. Find your state and when appropriate, ask state level data collection questions. STATE DATA COORDINATORS Learn How to Get Published in an Academic Journal SAGE Publishing shares resources to learn how to get published. This guide provides you a step-by-step guide to choose a journal, submit your article, and promote your paper. WATCH THE VIDEO Managing Chronic Health Conditions CDC Releases COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Childcare, K-12 Schools CDC has posted interim guidance of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools. The guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease and will be updated as additional information becomes available. CDC INTERIM GUIDANCE Improving School Community and Student Health COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") into communities across the United States. Schools can play an important role in this effort. Through collaboration and coordination with state and local health departments, state and local educational agencies, other education officials, and elected officials, schools can disseminate critical information about the disease and its potential transmission to students, families, staff, and community. Schools can prepare to take additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, should state and local health officials identify such a need. RESOURCES Federal Minimum Age For Sale of Tobacco Products Is 21 Years Old Tobacco 21 is the new website launched by The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA). It addresses the latest information regarding Tobacco 21 legislation: Common Asked Questions A Recently Released Webinar CTP's Web Statement Resources For Retailers TOBACCO 21 Opportunities & Networking Will the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Affect NASN2020? NASN2020 is scheduled for June 30-July 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NASN knows travel is likely on your mind. NASN is monitoring developments and has your health and safety in mind. The situation is rapidly changing, but all of us here at NASN are proceeding with cautious optimism. We currently have no plans to postpone or cancel NASN2020. Read more. Early Bird Registration Deadline is April 15; Livestream Option Open Early Bird registration rates are good through April 15, 2020. Make your plans to register and attend NASN2020 now. If you won't be able to make it to Las Vegas this year, the NASN2020 Livestream option is available to you. Learn more and register for Livestream. Share Your Product or Service with a Qualified Audience Are you involved with a product or service that benefits school nurses? If so, consider exhibiting at NASN2020! NASN members and conference attendees are pivotal links to students, families, parents, teachers, staff, and the larger community beyond the educational setting. Exhibiting offers you the widest possible exposure to school nurses and the opportunity to meet face-to-face with this qualified audience. Limited exhibit space remains. EXHIBITING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ‌ Mark Your Calendar Using Telehealth in School Health Services A three part webinar series with CNEs! This webinar series gives information on how telehealth can be leveraged in school health services and key policy considerations for program development. Developed for Maryland school districts, the content is still applicable across the country. Session 1: Workflows for Telehealth in School Health Services Starts with the Nurse Session 2: Augmenting Delivery of School Health Services Using Telehealth Session 3: Understanding Strategies for Success: Lessons Learned from a Local Telehealth Initiative REGISTER Human Trafficking: Universal Prevention 3 p.m. ET March 25, 2020 The year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. In recognition of this significant milestone, the U.S. Department of Education is conducting a webinar series to address the growing response of America’s schools to child trafficking. Learn anti-trafficking strategies at the state, district, and school level to prevent human trafficking and child labor exploitation. REGISTER Understanding Urticaria: The What, Why and Itch 4 p.m. ET March 25, 2020 Barriers to effective treatment of urticaria are often due to a discrepancy in physician and patient perceptions, making shared decision making essential to quality care. Dr. Marissa Shams will lead us through the presentation, management and step up therapeutic approach for chronic urticaria. She will also include treatment for special populations including children, the pregnant or lactating mother and elderly patients. REGISTER NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. 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