Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates April 16, 2020 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message COVID-19 is presenting many challenges in both our work/professional communities and our private lives. Some of us are still working in schools, others are working remotely, and conferences have been cancelled. Home schedules are disrupted and supply chain shortages are impacting daily routines. I ran across this video on Twitter and found it contained some great guidance for leaders managing teams who are now working remotely. I hope you find it useful to your work in the coming weeks. And here are some tips on healthy habits to maintain while working remotely and some ideas for self-care during this time. Meanwhile, encourage one another during this time of social distancing and stay safe. Be well. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights NASN Calls for More School Nurses On April 15, 2020, NASN sent a letter to Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, Senator Patty Murray requesting funding for 10,000 school nurses for the upcoming school year. READ THE LETTER National Data Platform Now Available NASN has a new platform for school nurses to submit their data directly into the system! The 2019-20 survey adds chronic absenteeism to the previously collected metrics of school health staffing, chronic diseases, and health office disposition. See the definitions for each metric. Remember to follow your state laws and district policies related to data sharing. UNIFORM DATA POINTS VSP Voucher Distribution Has Been Paused During this global pandemic, VSP has made the difficult decision to pause distribution of gift certificates until further notice, to enable VSP network doctors to prioritize urgent and emergency care per the Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Requests submitted will be processed when our operations have restarted; we will communicate with requestors at that time. Please consider postponing your request for gift certificates if the location you’re supporting will be temporarily closed. LEARN MORE School Nurse Day Theme: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis This year's theme – School Nurses: Supporting Students in Times of Crisis – reinforces the changing times of 2020. This year, more than ever, all members of our school communities, school nurses included, have been required to take on unprecedented roles and adapt quickly to changes in their jobs. We celebrate and honor the significant role school nurses play in the health and safety of their schools and communities during this crisis. SCHOOL NURSE DAY RESOURCES COVID-19 Updates "Meals for Kids" Interactive Map Available From USDA The launch of an online tool – the "Meals for Kids" Site Finder – helps families find meals for children during COVID-19. The site currently has more than 20,000 meal sites from 23 states and is continuously adding new data each week. NASN Resources Guidance for School Nurses to Safely Send and Receive Resources Between School and Home During COVID-19 Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 Considerations for School Nurses Regarding Care of Students and Staff that Become Ill at School or Arrive Sick Teaching Children and Families Regarding COVID-19 CDC Resources  Overall updates Ideas for School Nurse Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 is a public health concern, and as the eyes and ears of public health, school nurses understand this in the context of 21st century school nursing. Here are some activities school nurses can do while schools are closed. Read more. COVID-19 Podcast with NASN Executive Director and NSBA NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck had a conversation with the National School Boards Association about COVID-19. They discuss the coronavirus, preventive measures, and resources to help keep you informed and to plan for an outbreak in your community. Improving School Community and Student Health Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain Open Attention schools that are hosting childcare centers: For childcare centers that are open and operating, the CDC guidance has changed effective April 12, 2020. CDC GUIDELINES School Nurses Answer the Call, Volunteering on the Front Lines as Coronavirus Cases Surge Marie Noonan, normally a nurse at Elizabeth’s Nicholas Murray Butler School, is volunteering in the fight against the coronavirus. She is one of a legion of medical professionals who answered the call as New Jersey mobilizes to meet America’s greatest public health emergency in at least a century. READ THE ARTICLE Opportunities & Networking Keeping You Informed: NASN2020 NASN2020 is just a little over two months away. We know these are unprecedented times and want to help you navigate during this period of uncertainty. What we know is that NASN2020 will occur. Whether it will occur face to face or virtually is something that NASN is considering, with wisdom, in light of all aspects of NASN2020. READ THE FULL STATEMENT Mark Your Calendar Webinar Series: Data, School Nursing, and Student Achievement: An Educator’s Perspective NASN is offering a three-part webinar series on data, school nursing and student achievement. During this three-part series, school nurses will learn from an experienced school teacher and administrator, Tommy Reddicks MA, BA, Executive Director, Paramount School of Excellence. Topics and dates include: Wednesday, April 8 at 3 PM: The Power of Data and School Nurse Visits and Academic Success. On demand version available next week Tuesday, April 14 at 1:30 PM: Speaking with Educators: Using data to address their priorities. On demand version available soon Wednesday, April 22 at 3 PM: How ESSA can help fund health in schools. Register now Designed for all school nurses, school nurse administrators may find the sessions particularly useful. NASN Calendar of Events This calendar includes upcoming events hosted by NASN and NASN affiliate school nurse organizations. Access the calendar. NASN CALENDAR National Health Observances Calendar This calendar lists special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Access the 2020 calendar. OBSERVANCES CALENDAR Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied. NASN | nasn.org National Association of School Nurses | 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 925, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]