Quiz 7: Chapter 42 Flashcards
Advanced Practice Nurses
The higher the educational level of the school nurse, the better that nurse is able to give complete care to children and their families. may be certified by professional organizations, such as the ANA, or their own professional organization. Most hold master’s degrees in nursing.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Was followed by the individuals with disabilities education act in 1997. Both these laws required that more children be allowed to attend schools.
Case Manager
Nurse acts by helping to coordinate the health care for children with complex health problems.
Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act
In 2004 This act designated that each local education agency (LEA) participating in federal school meal programs, such as the National School Lunch or Breakfast Program, must establish a local school wellness policy.
Community Outreach
Nurses can be involved in community health fairs or festivals in the schools, using that opportunity to teach others.
Consultant
Can provide professional information about proposed changes in the school environment and their impact on the health of the children. The nurse can also recommend changes in the school’s policies or engage community organizations to help make the children’s schools healthier places.
Counselor
Have a reputation as being a trustworthy person to whom the children can go if they are in trouble or if they need to confide about a personal matter.
Crisis Teams
Are prepared to help everyone respond quickly to the crisis, to ensure the safety of the school, and to follow up on the effects of the crisis on the members of the school.
Direct Caregiver
Traditional role of the school nurse.. Expected to give immediate nursing care to the ill/injured kid or school staff.
Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate Orders
In place for children to be in “least restrictive environment”. Some kids may die at school.
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
Required that children with disabilities have services provided for them in the schools.
Emergency Plan
School nurse must have this in place so that a routine can be followed when emergencies occur.
Health Educator
School nurse in the health educator role may be asked to teach children both individually and in the classroom.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Of 1996 requires that all health information be private.
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
In 2010, this act authorizes funding and sets policy for the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and other child and adult food programs. This law seeks to reform the foods available at school so that healthier, more nutritious foods are served.
Individualized Education Plans
Schools had to make allowances for their special needs, which included ensuring that their school experience was in balance with their healthcare needs by developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized health plans (IHPs). That meant that more children with HIV, AIDS, chronic illnesses, or mental health problems were in the classrooms and needed more attention from the school nurse.
Individualized Health Plans
More children with HIV, AIDS, chronic illnesses, or mental health problems were in the classrooms and needed more attention from the school nurse.
No Child Left Behind Act
Requires a healthy environment in the schools, which also affects children who have health problems.
National Association of School Nurses
The professional body for school nurses headquartered in Washington D.C. Provides general guidelines and support for all school nurses.
Primary Prevention
Provides health promotion and education to prevent health problems in children.
Researcher
The school nurse is responsible for making sure that the nursing care given is based on solid, evidence-based practice. Therefore, the school nurse, as an educator, is in the right position to do studies as a researcher that advance school nursing practice.
Safe Kids Campaign
The school nurse can provide educational programs reminding children to use their seat belts or bicycle helmets to prevent injuries.
School-Based Health Centers
These are family-centered, community-based clinics run within the schools. These clinics give expanded health services, including mental health and dental care, as well as the more traditional health care services.
School Health Policies and Practices Study
In 2012 looked at all eight parts of the school health program in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
School-Linked Program
Is coordinated by the school but has community ties.
School Nursing
A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement and health of students.
Secondary Prevention
Includes the screening of children for various illnesses, monitoring their growth and development, and caring for them when they are ill or injured.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
An important step in helping all children enjoy a normal educational experience. Federal law that required schools to make accommodations for handicapped kids, medically fragile kids.
Tertiary Prevention
In the schools is the continued care of children who need long-term health care services, along with education within the community.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Laws required that more children be allowed to attend schools.
