How is carbon monoxide the silent killer? Interventions (LINK)?
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, -Due to its vague properties, people in poverty may be misdiagnosed for
chronic fatigue syndrome or other illnesses (rather than chronic CO
poisoning).
-DEATH can occur in a short period of time if the levels of carbon
monoxide are high enough.
-Interventions: CO monitors and education related to proper burning and
ventilation.
What are examples of home health essentials?
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-Medication management: patient health literacy, multiple meds and
providers, teaching, return demonstrations, surveillance, use of resources
for teaching and management.
-Infection prevention: focus on wound care and invasive devices, foley
catheter care, CDC guidelines and information.
How can school nurses prevent violence (LINK)?
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-Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
-Partnerships (w/ programs and/or organizations).
-Education: gun safety, conflict resolution, screening.
-"PRESENCE" (being in the moment, paying attention and listening),
observation, safe place, collaboration.
-Assessment, relationship building, services, referrals.
What is the aim of school health?
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Goal/aim: keeping kids in school healthy and ready to learn!
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACES)?
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-Found to have long-term implications; trauma-informed.
-ACE examples: growing-up in seriously dysfunctional environment, child
abuse, neglect (consider mental and physical health).
-Implications: becoming a perpetrator, risk of IPV, and adverse health
status.
Who are school nurses?
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-BSN or MSN, RN; national certification - state requirements (NBCSN).
-Nursing experience is a must (often minimum of 5 years); able to practice
independently w/ confidence in CLINICAL ASSESSMENT (e.g., FAST - facial
drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911).
What programs are associated with violence (LINK)?
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, -May include advocacy, surveillance, screening, referrals, health teaching,
collaboration (PHN WHEEL).
-THE COMMUNITY GUIDE TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES (evidenced-based):
researched results of programs/interventions:
>Recommended (R): early childhood home visits (HV) effective in
decreasing abuse, similar to nurse-family partnership.
>Not-Recommended (NR): policies facilitating transfer of juveniles to adults
justice system.
>Insufficient Evidence (IE): firearm laws, small studies to date, more
research is required to determine sufficiency.
Does reporting intimate partner violence help or make the situation worse (LINK)?
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-Compendium of State Laws: varies by state; reporting intimate partner
violence (IPV) can ESCALATE the situation, victim may refuse help.
-Wisconsin law: requires health professionals to report patients suffering
from recent gunshot wounds and injuries (including burns) believed caused
as a result of a crime.
How does violence impact the community?
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-Broader impact on communities:
>Morbidity and mortality rates.
>Quality of life indicators.
>Healthcare resources.
-Public health system response: must include prevention and
management.
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, -Due to its vague properties, people in poverty may be misdiagnosed for
chronic fatigue syndrome or other illnesses (rather than chronic CO
poisoning).
-DEATH can occur in a short period of time if the levels of carbon
monoxide are high enough.
-Interventions: CO monitors and education related to proper burning and
ventilation.
What are examples of home health essentials?
Give this one a try later!
-Medication management: patient health literacy, multiple meds and
providers, teaching, return demonstrations, surveillance, use of resources
for teaching and management.
-Infection prevention: focus on wound care and invasive devices, foley
catheter care, CDC guidelines and information.
How can school nurses prevent violence (LINK)?
Give this one a try later!
-Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
-Partnerships (w/ programs and/or organizations).
-Education: gun safety, conflict resolution, screening.
-"PRESENCE" (being in the moment, paying attention and listening),
observation, safe place, collaboration.
-Assessment, relationship building, services, referrals.
What is the aim of school health?
,Give this one a try later!
Goal/aim: keeping kids in school healthy and ready to learn!
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACES)?
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-Found to have long-term implications; trauma-informed.
-ACE examples: growing-up in seriously dysfunctional environment, child
abuse, neglect (consider mental and physical health).
-Implications: becoming a perpetrator, risk of IPV, and adverse health
status.
Who are school nurses?
Give this one a try later!
-BSN or MSN, RN; national certification - state requirements (NBCSN).
-Nursing experience is a must (often minimum of 5 years); able to practice
independently w/ confidence in CLINICAL ASSESSMENT (e.g., FAST - facial
drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911).
What programs are associated with violence (LINK)?
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, -May include advocacy, surveillance, screening, referrals, health teaching,
collaboration (PHN WHEEL).
-THE COMMUNITY GUIDE TO PREVENTIVE SERVICES (evidenced-based):
researched results of programs/interventions:
>Recommended (R): early childhood home visits (HV) effective in
decreasing abuse, similar to nurse-family partnership.
>Not-Recommended (NR): policies facilitating transfer of juveniles to adults
justice system.
>Insufficient Evidence (IE): firearm laws, small studies to date, more
research is required to determine sufficiency.
Does reporting intimate partner violence help or make the situation worse (LINK)?
Give this one a try later!
-Compendium of State Laws: varies by state; reporting intimate partner
violence (IPV) can ESCALATE the situation, victim may refuse help.
-Wisconsin law: requires health professionals to report patients suffering
from recent gunshot wounds and injuries (including burns) believed caused
as a result of a crime.
How does violence impact the community?
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-Broader impact on communities:
>Morbidity and mortality rates.
>Quality of life indicators.
>Healthcare resources.
-Public health system response: must include prevention and
management.
