Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates July 16, 2020 NASN Membership Benefits See more. NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message School nurses are the eyes and ears of public health and primary care. In April 2020, NASN conducted a survey to learn what key activities school nurses were providing during the COVID-19 crisis, and school nurses from all 50 states and the District of Columbia participated. More than 60% of school nurses were included in district discussions regarding COVID-19. Check out the infographic NASN created to illustrate the critical role school nurses are playing during the pandemic. In addition, NASN recently surveyed school nurses to learn what type of infection control supplies and equipment they had in their schools BEFORE schools were closed due to COVID-19. School nurses indicated they were not confident that their schools are prepared for re-opening or will have necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). See the results. Laurie Combe, MN, RN, NCSN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights Lyme Disease Pilot Test CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) seeks health professionals to pilot test an online training. The online training aims to provide science-based information about Lyme disease and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. ONLINE TRAINING Advertisement 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness and NASN provide national guidance for school nurses and others involved in front-line vision screening. The goal is to standardize approaches to vision health, facilitate follow-up eye care for students who do not pass vision screening, provide family/caregiver friendly educational information, and consult with leading pediatric eye care providers to promote best practices. LEARN MORE COVID-19 Updates Resources Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of PPE in Schools During COVID-19 Are Schools Prepared for Another COVID Outbreak The Valuable Role of School Nurses During COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Schools Reopening Decision Tool  Guidelines for Opening Up America Again NASN Releases New Resources To support school nurses in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASN has released three new resources. The first document, Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Schools During COVID-19, addresses specific types of PPE and its use. In addition, NASN has created two infographics, based on its survey of school nurse activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, that outline school nurse activities during the spring semester, and how prepared schools are for another outbreak in the fall: Are Schools Prepared for Another COVID Outbreak The Valuable Role of School Nurses During COVID-19 COVID Vaccine Resource A resource for school nurses to monitor updates on vaccines for COVID-19 is available at the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. CovidVaccineAnswers.org points to a page on the VEC site where school nurses can get answers or submit questions. Managing Chronic Health Conditions August is National Immunization Awareness Month It is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure routine vaccination is maintained to protect people of all ages -- in particular those with underlying chronic health conditions - against vaccine-preventable diseases. Check out CDC’s NIAM digital communication toolkits. Share these messages and resources throughout the month of August using hashtag #ivax2protect. CDC will also be hosting an Instagram Q&A event for parents on August 24 from 12-2 p.m. ET to answer questions about the importance of maintaining routine immunization during the COVID-19 pandemic. NASN Resources: Check out NASN's information on immunizations, including our position statement. Improving School Community and Student Health Children's Eye Health and Safety Month is Coming Up August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Learn when to get vision screenings and eye exams for children. Even if children aren't returning to school in person next month, you should still encourage your school families to get their students' eyes checked. Experts recommend having children’s eyes examined during well-child visits, beginning around age three. NASN Resources: 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. Read more. LEARN MORE Opportunities & Networking Virtual NASN2020 Attendee Important Dates For Virtual NASN2020 registered attendees, please be aware of these important upcoming dates: August 1: Last day to watch the PLUS session titled Technology Tips, Tricks, and Troubles – What to Expect with Additional Diabetes Devices at School October 3: Last day to view conference content including session recordings, poster session, PLUS sessions, and session materials Last day to complete Virtual NASN2020 evaluations to get CNE credit for sessions completed. Mark Your Calendar Accommodating Students with Food Allergies in an Age of Increasingly Complex Health Conditions and COVID-19 1 p.m. ET July 16 How do school nurses balance accommodating and advocating for students with food allergies in an environment of increasingly complex and often competing health conditions and disparities? Cathy Raisher, RN, BS, NCSN, and Elizabeth McDermott, BA, BSN, RN, NCSN, will talk about roles and responsibilities; developing effective partnerships among school nurses, families, providers and school staff; how current laws and regulations govern school nursing care; and the impact of COVID-19 on the school environment. FOOD ALLERGIES Vaping the Next Chapter - Utilizing Effective Tools and Resources to Combat E-Cigarettes in Your School! 2-3:30 p.m. ET July 22 Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States; nearly all tobacco product use begins during youth and young adulthood. This webinar will provide information on the results of the 2019 NYTS survey, FDA’s new e-cigarette flavor compliance policy, the available tools and resources for nurse educators, and an overview of the Scholastic collaboration. VAPING Planning for the Next Normal at School: Key Starter Plays for Prioritizing Health When Schools Reopen 12:30 p.m. PT July 22 Join us for a live session as we take a deep dive into the five chapters of the playbook: COVID-19 prevention, Mental Health & Well-being, Social Drivers of Health, Physical Education and Physical Activity, and Teacher and Staff Well-Being. To assist school and district leaders with specific, evidence-informed guidance and operating procedures for keeping school communities healthy during school reopenings. SCHOOLS REOPENING 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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