MetroWest Newsletter
June 04, 2020
In This Issue:
1. Video: The Headstart in the Race of Life.
2. Students Doing Great Things
3. School Nurse Highlights
4. MetroWest and Boston Virtual Regional Meeting. Save the Date.
5. Resource Section
- FDA alert regarding brand specific epinephrine auto-injector device malfunction
- FDA temporary labeling requirement policy flexibility
- June 5th Webinar: Mental Health Challenges During COVID19
- RFP for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund)
- AHA Instructor and Provider cards renewal extension
- MGH Survey Request
- Updates to CDC COVID-19 Transmission Webpage
- Children's Hospital Community Education Initiative Upcoming Lectures via Zoom
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- MSNO posts resources on school reopenings
- MA DESE Commissioner's Weekly Update June 01, 2020
- MA High School Graduation Guidelines to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID19
- Guidance for minimum requirements for reopening EECs released
- Update from SNAP Health Center regarding annual CSHS report progress
- Instructions for accessing CSHS Date Report Forms
- Non-CSHS schools/districts mandated data reports.
- Trauma-Informed Treatment with Adolescents Virtual Training
- Scope of Pain webinar
- Virtual Conference for Asthma Patients
- JAMA article regarding Face Shields in the community
- Resources from webinar "Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for Transgender Students"
- May 2020 Newsletter from MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth
- Increasing student and staff resilience
- Upcoming NEUSHA PD Offerings
- Youth Health Connection June 2020 Newsletter
- CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage Link
- MDPH COVID-19 Webpage Link
- MA DESE COVID-19 Resource Page
- NASN COVID-19 Resource Page
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Webpage Link
- BUOY Online COVID-19 symptom checker for MA residents
- CDC Health Alert Network
- MDPH Infectious Disease Reporting and Immunization Resources:
- BU SHIELD Resources
- NEUSHA Trainings for School Nurses
- MDPH School Health Services Information
- MDPH School Health Manual
- Massachusetts School Nurse Organization
- National Board for Certification of School Nurses
- MDPH School Health Services Regional Consultation Program Brochure
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Confucius
STUDENTS DOING GREAT THINGS!!
Lexington High School!
Punya and Tanmay included a place for feedback on the website, if you enjoy/liked the website, please let them know!
(You can access the website below as well)
Wayland High School Student!
Natick High School Students!
School Nurse Highlights!
Framingham Nurses
A small glimpse into the day in the life of a team of Framingham School Nurses, Public Health Nurses and volunteers.
While most cities and towns are using the state’s team of contact tracers to track the spread of the coronavirus, that isn't the case in Framingham. The work is done by 22 nurses working for the city. In addition to the Chief Public Health Nurse Kitty Mahoney, who heads the team, Framingham’s contact tracing group is comprised of 12 school nurses, five city nurses, one Visiting Nurse Association nurse and four volunteer nurses.
Due to the large population size of the City of Framingham (approx. 80,000), and unique needs, some of the feedback that these nurses have provided resulted in changes to those questions packages from the Department of Public Health.
Healthful Living Newsletter # 3:
Please see the below dowload of the latest Arlington School Nurses' Healthful Living newsletter. It contains some timely articles related to COVID as well as other wonderful articles!
MetroWest/Boston Regions Virtual Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 1-3 PM
More information to follow...
Resources for School Health Staff and Others:
***FDA Alert***
CLICK HERE for more information.
FDA TEMPORARILY RELAXES POLICY REGARDING LABELING FOR ALLERGENS
On Friday, May 22, 2020, FDA Announced Temporary Flexibility Policy Regarding Certain Labeling Requirements for Foods for Humans During COVID-19 Pandemic without public comment. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) reached out to the FDA on Friday for further clarification. FAACT reports that the guidance does not impact the labeling requirements for the Top 8 allergens, as set forth in the Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). FAACT has asked that this guidance be reversed to protect those living with food allergies, Celiac disease, eosinophilic disorders, and other food-restricted conditions.
If you wish to share your concerns, questions, and comments go to the FDA site at: https://www.regulations.gov/comment?D=FDA-2020-D-1139-0009.
Let your voices be heard for the 32 million Americans living with food allergies. Health and safety must come first. FAACT will continue to advocate for all families and will share updates as we get them. Please continue to share concerns and questions with us, as well. We are all in this together! Thank you!
PO Box 511
West Chester, OH 45071FRIDAY JUNE 5TH WEBINAR: MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES DURING COVID-19:
CARES ACT RFP AVAILABLE
The RFP for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) is now posted. This grant, authorized under section 18003 of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), provides districts with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had and continues to have on elementary and secondary schools.
Districts may choose one of two possible deadlines to submit their ESSER application: Monday, June 15 for funds for FY20 or Wednesday, July 1 for funds for FY21.
The Department’s Federal Grants Office will hold four identical webinars between Wednesday, May 13 and Wednesday, June 10 to provide more detailed information on ESSER funds and the application process. More information is available in the May 11, 2020 On the Desktop message from DESE sent to districts.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) EXTENDED RENEWAL DATES
MGH/MDPH SURVEY TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
Dear All,
As some of you may know, MGH has been working with the MA Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) on a project focused on developing an educational program to be delivered as part of a Diversion Program when students have a substance use infraction. MGH and BSAS are hoping that this program can/will be used as an alternative to suspension, for substance use infractions by students.
Our team has compiled a survey to be administered to key school stakeholders in order to gather information about beliefs, attitudes, and actions that schools take with respect to student substance use infractions. We are happy to have different perspectives, from people who serve different roles within schools. Please feel free to forward to anyone else who can answer this survey, based on their role in addressing student substance use infractions in your district. We will use these survey results to help refine the program to best meet the needs of school districts across the state.
I’m sure you all are VERY BUSY, but if you can take the time to complete this survey (5-10 minutes), it would be a great service to this project. If you have any questions or input about this effort, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
SURVEY LINK: https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=EDKJPEDTCY
Thank you in advance!
Sending best wishes for good health to you and your loved ones,
Randi Melissa Schuster, PhD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Center for Addiction Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
101 Merrimac Street, Suite 320
Boston, MA 02114
Office: 617.643.6673 Fax: 617.643.1998
CDC UPDATES COVID-19 TRANSMISSION WEBPAGE TO CLARIFY INFORMATION ABOUT TYPES OF SPREAD
Updates to COVID-19 Transmission Webpage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has edited its webpage to provide clarity.
The primary and most important mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact from person-to-person. Based on data from lab studies on COVID-19 and what we know about similar respiratory diseases, it may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this isn’t thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
CDC Health Alert for Reporting
See Governor Baker's order here.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19
Summary
The CDC has determined that more standardized information on reports of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. CDC recommends healthcare providers report cases to local, state, and territorial health departments to enhance knowledge of risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical course, and treatment of this syndrome. It is currently unknown if multisystem inflammatory syndrome is specific to children or if it also occurs in adults.
Case Definition for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- An individual aged <21 years presenting with feveri, laboratory evidence of inflammationii, and evidence of clinically severe illness requiring hospitalization, with multisystem (>2) organ involvement (cardiac, renal, respiratory, hematologic, gastrointestinal, dermatologic or neurological); AND
- No alternative plausible diagnoses; AND
- Positive for current or recent SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR, serology, or antigen test; or COVID-19 exposure within the 4 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms
iFever >38.0°C for ≥24 hours, or report of subjective fever lasting ≥24 hours
iiIncluding, but not limited to, one or more of the following: an elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), fibrinogen, procalcitonin, d-dimer, ferritin, lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH), or interleukin 6 (IL-6), elevated neutrophils, reduced lymphocytes and low albumin
Recommendations
Healthcare providers who have cared or are caring for patients younger than 21 years of age meeting MIS-C criteria should report suspected cases to their local, state, or territorial health department.
Case Definition for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- An individual aged <21 years presenting with feveri, laboratory evidence of inflammationii, and evidence of clinically severe illness requiring hospitalization, with multisystem (>2) organ involvement (cardiac, renal, respiratory, hematologic, gastrointestinal, dermatologic or neurological); AND
- No alternative plausible diagnoses; AND
- Positive for current or recent SARS-CoV-2 infection by RT-PCR, serology, or antigen test; or COVID-19 exposure within the 4 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms
iFever >38.0°C for ≥24 hours, or report of subjective fever lasting ≥24 hours
iiIncluding, but not limited to, one or more of the following: an elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), fibrinogen, procalcitonin, d-dimer, ferritin, lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH), or interleukin 6 (IL-6), elevated neutrophils, reduced lymphocytes and low albumin
Additional comments
- Some individuals may fulfill full or partial criteria for Kawasaki disease but should be reported if they meet the case definition for MIS-C
- Consider MIS-C in any pediatric death with evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection
MSNO POSTS RESOURCES ON SCHOOL REOPENINGS
On the Massachusetts School Nurse Organization website (MSNO.org) there is a link to an ongoing compilation of resources for schools reopening.
The link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15pDWDCavF4_7Ne4gShdeyGr6wnq48zH9xGf4ZEJkRAQ/edit?ts=5ecd8c19#In Massachusetts, a cross-agency task force of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Public Health (MDPH) is working on the return to school guidance. The Return to School Working Group will make recommendations to help develop a K-12 fall restart and recovery plan. Click for more information about the working group and see the Commissioner's Update for May 26, 2020 here.
Two members of the task force of interest to school nurses are:
Karen Robitaille, Director of School Health Services, MDPH
Karen Rufo, Lexington Public Schools Nurse Leader, MSNO
MA DESE Commissioner's Weekly Update June 01, 2020
Contents:
- Preparing for Recreational Summer Programs
- Picture of the Week: Hopedale Junior Senior High School
- Comprehensive School Mental Health System Opportunity
- Webinar on Supporting the Whole Child Amid COVID-19
- Guidance on Behavioral and Mental Health Services During School Closures
- Educators Needed for MTEL Program
- Guidance on Retrieving Personal Belongings from School Buildings
- Information for 2020-21 Charter School Application Cycle
- CTE State Plan
- For Your Info: National Teacher of the Year
CLICK HERE to link to full update
MASSACHUSETTS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION GUIDELINES TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
From the Desktop of DESE Commissioner Riley:
High School graduations are an important ceremony in the lives of the graduate and their loved ones. High School graduation ceremonies should proceed with the following schedule and please see these guidelines:
- · Ceremonies held between now and July 18th should be held virtually or in extremely limited other circumstances following safety protocols (e.g., car parades).
- · Ceremonies held beginning July 19th may take place OUTSIDE.
MA DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (EEC)
UPDATE FROM SNAP: ANNUAL REPORT FOR CSHS GRANT DISTRICTS IN PROGRESS
The final stages of development for the annual report is currently underway and will be out as soon as it is finished. Nurses will be notified that it is out through the customer portal and it is therefore important to be registered with the customer portal
Danielle Peebles, RN
EHR Training Manager
Professional Software for Nurses, Inc.
o: 800-889-7627 x133
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING CSHS DATA REPORT FORMS FROM BOB LEIBOWITZ
This message includes instructions for accessing the Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) data forms and other school health data tools.
Please note that, with the exception of the SBIRT data collection, ALL of the other data tools have changed significantly this year. As a result, please review your electronic health record (EHR) systems to make sure you have all of the data needed to complete the CSHS data forms. Word and pdf versions of the forms may be used as worksheets for planning purposes. Those versions of the forms may NOT be used for data submissions to DPH, however.
Microsoft Word documents: Printable copies of all of the forms are attached to this email.
Pdf-formatted versions: CSHS pdf forms 2019-2020 Clicking the link will download a zip file. Open your “Downloads” folder to view the zip file and extract the forms.
When you are ready to submit a data report, just click on the appropriate link below:
Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) forms
Monthly Report form: Submitted monthly on the 15th of the following month, for each month during the school year. The first report with September data is due October 15. (Note: the online form replaces the Access database used in prior years)
https://mdph.checkboxonline.com/MonthlyReport-2020.survey
Status Report form: Submitted at the end of every school year. Due July 15.
https://mdph.checkboxonline.com/SchoolHealth2020.survey
Other school health data report forms
BMI report form. This report is only required for districts that are not funded through the CSHS program. Use the same link that is used to access the Status Report form (the link is located in the paragraph above). CSHS-funded districts and schools should NOT submit a separate BMI report.
Epinephrine administration report form
https://mdph.checkboxonline.com/Epinephrine-Report-2020.survey
SBIRT data report form. This is an Excel spreadsheet that needs to be downloaded, completed, and then returned as an email attachment.
Single user version: SBIRT data collection form 2019-2020 (Single screener)
Multiple user version SBIRT data collection form 2019-2020 (Multiple screeners)
Thank you.
Bob Leibowitz
Office of Statistics & Evaluation
Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
MA Dept of Public Health
250 Washington St., 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Robert.Leibowitz@state.ma.us
Website: www.mass.gov/dph
Blog: http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us
COVID-related challenges will also be discussed.
Register today for one these scheduled webinars:
June 18
Thursday, 7:00-9:30pm EDT
July 13
Monday, 6:00-8:30pm EDT
August 18
Tuesday, 7:00-9:30pm EDT
This meeting qualifies for risk management and opioid prescribing credits to satisfy relicensing requirements.
Curriculum was revised in 2019 and is continually updated based on recent research.
Tuition for webinar: FREE
SCOPE of Pain is an in-depth training that focuses on:
- Effective communication skills and the potential risks and benefits of opioids for managing acute and chronic pain
- The assessment of opioid misuse risk and recognition and treatment of opioid use disorder
- Helping you safely and effectively manage patients with acute and/or chronic pain, when appropriate, with opioid analgesics
Course Director and Speaker:
Daniel P. Alford, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Speaker for April and June:
Erica Bial, MD, MS
Director of Non-surgical Spine Care, Department of Neurosurgery, Lahey Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Pain Management, Tufts University School of Medicine
Speaker for May, July, and August:
Jessica L. Taylor, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Visit scopeofpain.org to register
or
View the 7 new podcasts FREE:
SCOPE Live Webinars... FREE!
ALLERGY AND ASTHMA NETWORK ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA
A Virtual Conference for Asthma Patients
AsthmaCon is a free online health conference -- attend anytime, anywhere --designed to empower asthma patients to better manage their condition.
Learn more about:
- living with and managing your asthma
- coping with a new normal after diagnosis
- recognizing important signals that may need attention
- communicating more effectively with your doctor
Hear from top specialists in respiratory care
During this conference, you will hear short talks brought to you by asthma specialists from around the world.
Visit virtual booths by patient advocacy groups
Check out virtual booths presented by patient advocacy groups. Learn how they can help you and consider becoming a member of their organization.
This event is brought to you by Allergy & Asthma Network, Global Allergy and Asthma Patient Platform (GAAPP) and Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Allergy & Asthma Network, 8229 Boone Blvd Suite 260, McLean, VA 22182
MOVING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INTO THE COMMUNITY: FACE SHIELDS AND CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19
In a recent JAMA article, the authors ask: Could a simple and affordable face shield, if universally adopted, provide enough added protection when added to testing, contact tracing, and hand hygiene to reduce transmissibility below a critical threshold?
Read the full article here.
RESOURCES FROM THE WEBINAR "CREATING SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS FOR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS"
Here are resources to address bullying and helping transgender students transition in school.
DESE's Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students
Creating Safe and Welcoming Schools at www.WelcomingSchools.org
Gender Spectrum at www.GenderSpectrum.org
GLESEN Respect Everywhere at www.GLSEN.org
Family Acceptance Project at http://FamilyProject.sfsu.edu
LGBTQ Resource Map atwww.ma-lgbtq.org
Greater Boston PFLAG at www.gbpflag.org
JRI Health and Boston GLASS at www.jri.org/glass
Alliances of gay lesbian youth at www.bagly.org/the-agly-network
The Teaching Transgender Toolkit at http://www.teachingtransgender.com
Best Regards,
Office of Sexual Health and Youth Development
MAY NEWSLETTER FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON LGBTQ YOUTH
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Monthly Newsletter
Commission to Issue Findings & Recommendations on Pandemic's Impact
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth is today sharing preliminary findings on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ youth and young adults in Massachusetts. The Commission also announced that the full findings would be included in its annual report, to be released along with its yearly policy recommendations on June 18th, 2020. This event was originally scheduled to occur at the State House in April before being postponed and moved to a virtual event due to the pandemic. Registration for the event is limited and available here.
ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION: INCREASING STUDENT AND STAFF RESILIENCE
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and districts are navigating an unprecedented shift in their learning environments, creating an even greater need for resources to support the well-being and resilience of students and educators. By design, RISE is well-equipped to immediately meet these needs.
Visit the Action Center to assess your school or district’s social-emotional health using the RISE Index and access resources and trainings to:
- Increase staff job satisfaction, including reducing staff stress
- Improve safety, connectedness, and relationships among students and staff
- Boost student and staff social-emotional learning
- Increase efficiency and effectiveness of mental health support systems
UPCOMING NEUSHA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS
Save the Dates for our next Live Webinars! Go to NEUSHA to see a complete listing of available offerings.
Thursday June 11, 3:30 - 5:00 pm EDT -Teaching Health Lessons Virtually
Learn from school nurses who are teaching health virtually to students and the school community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wednesday June 17, 3:30 - 5:00 pm EDT - Managing Anxiety & Use of Tapping:
Strategies for Youth & Adults
Assistant Professor Amy H. Gaesser, PhD, NCC, MHC-LP
State University of New York at Brockport
Dr. Gaesser will share research on a non-pharmacological strategy that can be used to reduce anxiety in schools. Her presentation will expand on NEUSHA's online program, Anxiety in Youth and Use of Emotional Freedom Technique.
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NEW! School Nurse Orientation Package for new school/per diem nurses
Are you a nurse new to working in the school setting? Are you an administrator seeking to provide consistent, quality learning programs to new staff? Take a look at our new orientation package,
8 specifically chosen programs and 2 choices. Click here to learn more about this new package!
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Newest online program: COVID-19 Masks as PPE - Stories from hospitals & communities
This online program was developed from a live webinar on May 14, 2020. Learn from Northeastern University faculty the latest about COVID-19 transmission and mask testing to determine reliability for stopping the virus spread. Hear from front-line clinicians and workers in hospital and community/school settings about the need for masks that are effective, comfortable, and low cost.
Presenters:
Contact hours: 2.0 Cost: $20
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Other recorded webinars related to COVID-19
- COVID-19: Recognizing Disparities During the Pandemic
This program is a recorded webinar from April 29, 2020 with the experts presenting the disparities exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and how school nurses can help mitigate these disparities.
Contact hours: 1.5 Cost: $15
To view this webinar, click here.
- COVID-19: School Nurse Actions during the Pandemic
Online Program
This program was created from a live webinar panel presentation on March 26th with experts about what School Nurses are and can be doing to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cost $15.00
1.5 Contact Hour
To take this online program, click here.
- School Nurses Connecting with Students during COVID-19
This online program was created from a live webinar held on Wed. April 8th. Presenters described how School Nurses are connecting with students to support their physical and emotional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how school nurses can foster their own resilience during this stressful time.
Contact Hours: 1.5
Cost: $15
To view this online program, click here
- Supporting Health Care Providers: This free recorded webinar is presented by the Northeastern University School of Nursing to support Health Care Providers during COVID-19.
1.0 contact hours
Free
To view this Peer Support program during COVID-19, click here.
- 2020 School Nurse Leadership Cohort: School Nurses & School Nurse Administrators from 5 U.S. States and 2 countries learning online together during the COVID-19 pandemic! This month we are focusing on budgets for school health services.
If you would like more information about our 2nd Leadership Cohort which is fully online and starting late summer/early fall 2020, please complete this survey and we will contact you in early June about how you can get more information and register.
How are you learning about COVID-19 and other important critical topics during this time of "social distancing"?
The Northeastern University School Health Academy (NEUSHA) has 65 online programs and an Online Program Package to support you in your school health practice, while you earn contact hours for licensure and certification. Scroll down for index of online programs
and Online Program Package.
New Online Programs for 2020
Immunization Update: School Nurses Increasing Vaccine Confidence and Community Immunity
Dr. Mary Beth Miotto, Associate Medical Director for the Family Health Center of Worcester in Worcester, MA, teaches essential concepts and strategies to support school nurses' efforts to reduce risk of communicable, infectious diseases in schools.
$10, 1.5 hours
Click here to view program.
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School Nurses Leading Student Population Health: Addressing Social Determinants of Health and Health Related Social Needs through a Lens of Cultural Humility
Nate Horwitz-Willis, DrPH, MPH, MPA, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Public Health Practice at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University and Public Health Officer for Mass Air Nat’l Guard at Joint Base Cape Cod. Nate discusses social determinants of health, health-related social needs, and cultural humility, connecting these concepts to the school nurse role.
$10, 1.25 hours, MA school nurses: may be used for RETELL
Click here to view program.
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Psychopharmacology for School Nurses
Do you have students who take medications for emotional/mental/behavioral health conditions? Learn more about medication fundamentals and current understandings from Anne Mingolelli, DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN-BC, who provides psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults and has worked for years as a school nurse.
Resource for MA residents to assess symptoms and find the right care.
CDC Health Alert Network Email Updates
MDPH Infectious Disease Reporting and Immunization Resources:
INFECTIOUS DISEASE: ANY infectious disease question, report, or inquiry should be directed to the State Lab at (671)983-6800
Regional Consultant Program Brochure
Brochure contains MDPH School Health Unit and Regional Consultant contact information as well as describes the Regional Consultant Program.
*Download RC Program Brochure below:
*QUESTIONS FOR THE GROUP*
*If you are seeking any information from your regional colleagues please let me know and your question(s) for the group will be included here. I can also send your question(s) to the other regional consultants to include in their newsletters to allow for further outreach.
Career Opportunities:
THANK YOU for distributing this update to school nurses in your district/town! I will do my best to be available to you over the next several weeks. Be safe and healthy everyone!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jill Connolly, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN
MetroWest Regional School Nurse Consultant
Braintree Public Schools
jill.connolly@braintreeschools.org
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