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.

• 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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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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Covid Wellness Videos

MONDAY MASK OFF

TUESDAY T-ZONE

WEDNESDAY WASH HANDS

THURSDAY SYMPTOMS

FRIDAY 6 FEET APART

SEL Videos

1. Kindness is My Superpower

2. Inside Out: Guess the Feelings

3. Dealing With Change

CMSD School Nurses - Videos on various topics

Nutrition

Vaccinations/Measles Prevention

Rise Up Ohio

Stress Management

Middle/High School Change

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:

Diptheria/Pertussis/Tetanus

Poliomyelitis

Measles/Mumps/Rubella

Chicken Pox (Varicella)

Haemophilus Influenza type b

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis A

Pneumococcal Disease

Rotovirus

Meningococcal

Influenza

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 

Head Injury

Services offered by the Clinic: 

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.

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How to use our program:

1. Register/Consent

Download forms packet -  English  |  Español 

• 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.

https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=21760&dataid=23557&FileName=SBHconsent2018-2019English.pdf