Orientation: First Things First

Priority Tasks and Activities: First Days and Weeks of the School Year

RECORD TELPHONE GREETINGS

Voicemail Instructions

Greeting Example:

You have reached the voice mail box of ____________, School Nurse at ____________ School. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911. I am typically at _____________ school on __________________. I am currently not available to take your call. Please leave a message and I will return your call soon. If this is urgent, please call ____________, Nursing Assistant at ____-_______ or you can call the main office at ____-_______.

EMAIL SIGNATURE

Click on the sprocket icon in the upper right corner. Select “settings”. Scroll down to Signature. Create signature and confidentiality statement.

Signature Example:

Name, School Nurse or Nurse Assistant Pronouns School Name Office Phone: 608- ____-_______ Office fax: 608- ____-_______

Confidentiality Statement (Copy and paste)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this e-mail and attached document(s) may contain confidential information that is intended only for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it from your system.

Identifying Students with Health Concerns

Data Dashboard

Log on to Data Dashboard to view the "Emergency List" for your school(s). These students have been identified as having life threatening health conditions. Contact the parents of these students for updates. Has anything changed? Does the condition continue to be life-threatening?

Health Staff Online Registration

The Health Information Form is part of the On-line enrollment process for MMSD families. Parent/Guardians/Students see the Health Information Form on their computer screen. Returning families see conditions previously entered.

To Access Online Enrollment

Classlink --> MMSD created Apps --> Online Enrollment --> Select School from Dropdown Menu

Medications

Find emergency supplies and medications. Each health office should have the following:

At least one 0.3 mg EpiPen (check expiration dates)
At least one 0.15 mg Epi-Pen Jr. for elementary offices (check expiration dates)
At least one albuterol inhaler
Narcan kit
Stop the Bleed Kit
Emergency bag

Check in student medications, obtain & complete medication administration forms.

Health Services Medication

Health Services Weekly Updates

Read the Weekly Slides to stay current on Health Services Updates.

Establish a Schedule

Your schedule will depend on your allocation, the number of schools assigned, and student need. Here is some guidance on developing your schedule.

Note that nursing assistants are required to work 5 days/week.

Red Binder

Locate the RED BINDER. The Red Binder is where individualized health care plans and emergency plans are filed. Make sure that the binder is stored in an easily visible space.

Create & update Emergency Health Plans & Individualized Health Care Plans as necessary. Notify teachers of students with significant or potential emergency health conditions, and train key staff in any applicable procedures (i.e. Epi-Pen administration).

Blue binder

Locate the BLUE BINDER. The Blue Binder is where sub plans, sub notes, student lists, school map and schedules are filed. Make sure that the binder is stored in an easily visible space.

Update sub plan, sub notes, student lists and schedules as necessary. Share a copy of sub plan with the health services administrative assistant.

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