Weekly Digest from NASN View as Webpage Weekly Digest NASN news & updates July 29, 2021 NASN News and Highlights See more. Upcoming Events See more. Weekly Digest Archive See past issues. Follow Us on Social ‌ ‌ ‌ President's Message This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to recommend universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. The American Academy of Pediatrics had issued a similar recommendation on July 19, stating that everyone older than age 2 should wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. NASN supports the recommendation for universal masking in schools (unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit use) given the current reality that a number of students are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Linda Mendonça, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, NCSN, FNASN NASN President BETTER HEALTH. BETTER LEARNING. ™ NASN News and Highlights Vision Resources Help Nurses Educate Families On Eye Health August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. With COVID-19 forcing many students into virtual learning, more students may be experiencing eye strain. We don’t blink as often while using computers and other digital devices, leaving eyes dry and irritated. NASN has resources on vision and eye health to help school nurses 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 Paid advertisement Children’s Book Teaches About Community Immunity As we approach National Immunization Awareness Month and back-to-school time, there is a resource to help children learn about community immunity: "Mobi vs. The Shield: Community Immunity Saves the Day." Mobi, a pesky measles virus, has the goal of infecting everyone in Townsville. However, a superhero vaccine named Victor quickly throws a wrench in Mobi's plans. Together they explore several different situations about community immunity. Leslie Harrington (who does Goofus & Gallant for Highlights Magazine) beautifully illustrated the book. To order the English version: Hard cover or Paperback. To order the Spanish version: Hard cover or Paperback. Receive a 50 percent discount on your book order by using coupon code: TIP Free CNE Training Opportunity! Project ECHO™ (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an interactive series designed to spread knowledge about infection prevention and control (IPC) at the local level and improve best practices around the world. The model seeks to provide communities with the right knowledge, in the right place, at the right time. Sign up today for the ANA IPC Fundamentals ECHO series, a free CNE training opportunity. COVID-19 Updates CDC Updates Mask Guidance for COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that schools should practice “universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.” LEARN MORE Data on COVID-19 Prevention Strategies The CDC Foundation has released a series of reports to identify COVID-19 prevention measures being implemented across the country to inform guidance and help school and health leaders: Make actionable, informed, data-driven decisions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in K-12 settings. Identify policies, practices, and interventions to support the implementation of mitigation strategies. Build awareness around successes and challenges related to COVID-19 in K-12 settings. Understand social, emotional, academic, and mental health impacts on school communities. Report topics include Mental Health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on teachers and parents; vaccine intention; and prevention strategies. NEW COVID-19 Resources New Return to School Guidance from AAP. As the next school year begins, there needs to be a continued focus on keeping students safe and in school. New CDC Guidance for K-12 Schools: Strategies to reduce the spread on COVID-19 in schools and maintain safe operations includes an updated science brief for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in schools. CDC COVID-19 Viral Testing Tool is an interactive web tool designed to help both healthcare providers and individuals understand COVID-19 testing options. Additional COVID-19 Resources Preventing Vaccine Administration Errors​: A Primer for Healthcare Workers Getting Shots in Arms, A Primer for Healthcare Workers on Storing and Transporting Vaccines Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention CDC Vaccine Data Tracker COVID-19 Diagnosis Screening Flow Chart NASN's COVID-19 Interactive Tools Can I Send My Student to School: Designed for school nurses to share with families, this interactive tool is based on CDC COVID-19 guidance and designed to guide families through assessing when their child should stay home from school. How to Manage Difficult Conversations: A quick micro-burst of learning, this interactive module teaches school nurses a simple formula to use to respond effectively to challenging conversations. COVID-19 and Students, Frequently Asked Questions: A resource designed to answer some questions families may have about students' health during COVID-19 and to support families with links to find additional resources. Managing Chronic Health Conditions NEW Free NASN Resource – A Model for School Nurse-Led Case Management At its core, school nurse-led case management (SNLCM) involves the highest form of application of the nursing process. While the focus is on students with chronic health conditions, SNLCM can also be applied to various social, mental, and acute health concerns of individual students or the student population as a whole. This manual describes SNLCM and its benefits for students. It is intended to guide school nurses and school nurse leaders who plan to implement SNLCM, to outline the key components of SNLCM, and to provide program implementation and evaluation strategies and tools. LEARN MORE Improving School Community and Student Health Beat the Rush, Request Sight for Student® Certificates Now For faster fulfillment of your certificate request, complete the enrollment form before peak season starts. NASN is grateful to VSP Global® for Sight for Students®, an Eyes of Hope® gift certificate program. This program provides gift certificates for a no-cost eye exam and, if prescribed, new glasses that NASN members can distribute to students 19 or younger who qualify. Opportunities & Networking The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Twitter Chats On August 10, 2021, the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing program will host two Twitter chats to engage with health care professionals and other relevant collaborators to hear perspectives on actionizing the recommendations from the Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity report in key areas, such as reducing practice barriers for nurses, advocating for nurses' well-being, diversifying the nursing workforce, and more. Save the date to join conversations at 12 PM to 1 PM EST and 9 PM to 10 PM EST on Tuesday, August 10! Mark Your Calendar 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 2021 calendar. 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