CMSD School Nurses
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COVID Information
CMSD COVID Hotline 216-838- WELL (9355)
https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/
Community Immunity - What are vaccines (short animated video)
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Parent/Guardian
Click below to see if your child is too sick for school, and for family websites to visit
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Carol Pennington MSN, BSN, RN, LSN
Interim Director, Health and Nursing Services
(O) 216-838-0236 (C) 216-526-4144
(F) 216-436-5054
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Mission Statement
School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that identifies and addresses medical conditions that may impact the scholar's ability to achieve the District's performance standards (NASN 2020). The Cleveland Metropolitan School Nurses are essential members of the educational team. Our mission is to foster the growth, development and educational achievement of all scholars by promoting health and wellness in a safe, supportive environment. We are committed to meeting the health needs of individual scholars through collaboration with public and private agencies and health care providers. We advocate for scholars, their families and the school community. School nurses are active members of the educational team and support the District's strategic plan aimed at increasing student success, implementing effective instructional strategies, strengthening resources for diverse populations and more.
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Preparation and Responsibilities
- Requires a Registered Nurse license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing
- Adheres to the standard of School Nursing Practice as stated by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) state laws, rules and regulations.
- CMSD requires that all nurses have a license from the Ohio Dept. Of Education in School Nursing
The primary role of the School Nurse is to support the scholar's health and academic success. The School Nurse is the link between school, scholar, families, health care and other community providers. The School Nurse is the leader in serving as the coordinator of all school health programs and has a key role in WHOLE SCHOOL, WHOLE COMMUNITY and WHOLE CHILD (WSCC) approach (https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/wscc/index.htm)
Services Provided by the School Nurse
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of scholars' physical and mental health concerns.
- Paricipating in Individual Educational Plan development and academic team meetings.
- Performing pediatric nursing procedures such as: gastrostomy feedings, trecheostomy care, catheritizations, medication administration and other medically deemed procedures within the scope of practice.
- Screening for health factors impacting scholar education and refer to healthcare providers.
- Monitoring of immunizations, excluding scholars with infectious diseases and monitoring he school environment for safety.
- Education to promote healthy choices: prevention of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use, vaping, alcohol and substance abuse.
- Case management of chronic diseases (such as asthma, diabetes and sickle cell anemia): working with scholars, families, staff and other healthcare providers.
- Creation of individualized Nursing Care Plans and care for scholars with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with the learning process.
- A member of the Crisis Response Team
- Contributing to CMSD health policies, goals and objectives.
- Providing first aid and emergency care.
- Coordinating outside agencies with CMSD.
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Find Your School Nurse!
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Nurse Harvey - East Clark, OH Perry, GW Carver
Nurse Hale - Waverly, Agassai, Artemis Ward
Nurse Emily Kuntz - Charles Mooney, FHNT High School
Nurse Vee - Daniel E. Morgan, Patrick Henry, Wade Park
Nurse Cruz - Thomas Jefferson
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Fun Educational Videos provided by your Nurses
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Covid Wellness Videos (made by Cleveland's St. Martin de Porres High School)
MONDAY MASK OFF
TUESDAY T-ZONE
WEDNESDAY WASH HANDS
THURSDAY SYMPTOMS
FRIDAY 6 FEET APART
SEL Videos
2. Inside Out: Guess the Feelings
CMSD School Nurses - Videos on various topics
Nutrition
Super Fab Lab! Food Groups - Sid The Scien... - SafeShare.tv
Vaccinations/Measles Prevention
Rise Up Ohio
https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5f89c3b0e70bc#
Stress Management
Middle/High School Change
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Immunization Information
Immunization Summary K-12: click on the download button in the link to see information - https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/immunization/media/immunization-summary-school
Cleveland Department of Public Health gives FREE immunizations at their clinics. For more information visit https://clevelandhealth.org/programs/health/health_centers/
Ohio Revised Code 5104.014, Division B: must provide medical statement completely filled out by physician with immunization record attached indicating that the child has been fully immunized or is in the process of being immunized against all of the following diseases:
1. Diptheria/Pertussis/Tetanus 2. Poliomyelitis
3. Measles/Mumps/Rubella 4. Chicken Pox (Varicella)
5. Haemophilus Influenza type b 6. Hepatitis B
7. Hepatitis A 8. Pneumococcal Disease
9. Rotovirus 10. Meningococcal 11. Influenza
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Health Forms
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MetroHealth School Health Program
CMSD has partnered with MetroHealth to offer basic care services at your school that your child would receive at the doctor's office. The clinic is open to all students from the school as long as there is a signed consent form on file. There is no cost to families or students to come to a MetroHealth School Health Program Clinic. In fact, you don't have to be a current MetroHealth patient.
Services offered by the Clinic:
- Sports/school/work physicals
- Immunizations/shots
- Urgent care visits
- Care for common health concerns (asthma, diabetes, etc.)
- Well child visits
- Teen health issues
- Mental and behavioral health screenings and referral to in-school services
- Basic lab testing
Services are offered at these schools:
Elementary Schools- Buhrer Dual Language Academy
- Fullerton
- Miles Park
- Mound STEM
- Scranton
High Schools- Garrett Morgan High School
- John Adams High School
- Lincoln-West High School
Immunizations are also being administered at 5 other school location:
- Anton Grdina
- Harvey Rice
- Luis Munoz Marin
- Walton
- Willow
Parents will be sent home a letter and consent packet concerning the immunization clinic days.How to use our program:
1. Register/Consent- Complete Patient Registration Form
- Sign the Consent Form 2 times, front and back
2. Return Forms- Return both signed forms to school nurse
3. Payment- NO cost to families; NO copays
- Insurance will be billed, when able
4. Schedule appointment- Contact school nurse to schedule an appointment for child to be seen
5. Clinic Visit- Parents can come, but don't have to be present for clinic visit
- Parent can be called on the phone during visit
- After Visit Summary sent home
Below is the universal form used by MetroHealth and Care Alliance for services at our in-school clinics.
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