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The flooding of information from a variety of different sources can be overwhelming and hard to take in. This is your opportunity to show your value, knowledge, and expertise by steering staff and families to the most accurate and up-to-date information is a critical role for health professionals. School nurses can also help "translate" medical information as serve as the point person for information passed on to school and to families. Nurses are known for being strong, forging ahead, and getting the job done. Thanks for all you are doing to make that happen.
Join with us in taking the pledge to #ThinkCheckCorrect
See how you can be part of the solution by taking a selfie or video with one of our pledge cards and posting it to our FB School Nurse Group! All you need to participate is provided below. Be part of the solution to communication confusion!
Connect with Us
Subscribe to our Health Information Portal for School Nurses to receive updates and resources from NYSED and the Center.
Connect with Each Other
Like and follow the NYSCSH Facebook page for additional resources - make sure to join the School Nurse FB group!.
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FERPA and Virtual Learning
Student Privacy Policy Office webinar on “Student Privacy – FERPA and Virtual Learning During COVID-19". The webinar answers questions about the disclosure of personally identifiable information from students’ education records to outside entities when addressing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and FERPA and learning online during this time of social distancing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Provides answers to questions being sent to the Center and NYSED. This page is updated continuously as new information is provided.
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Health Literacy and Communicating in Plain Language
During a health emergency, there are increased amounts of complex information to distribute at a rapid pace. Using plain language makes it easier for everyone to understand and use the health information to stay healthy.
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NYS Executive Orders Impacting Professional Nurses
Executive orders temporarily amend current laws. Links directly to the NYSED Office of Professions web page. We encourage you to check this page often as each executive order has its own expiration date.
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NYSCSH Resource Toolkit for Asthma Management during COVID-19
NYSCSH has created a resource toolkit for asthma management during COVID-19 which includes information about the use of MDI with a spacer instead of nebulizers,
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Resources for Supporting Students With Special Needs
During the coronavirus crisis, children with autism spectrum disorder are coping with the suspension of both school and essential services. Additionally, children with autism often have difficulty adjusting to the disruption of their routine and environment. These resources will assist families and school staff provide support.
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ThinkCheckCorrect | Finding and Using Credible Health Information
Your knowledge and expertise make you a key health resource for your school staff, students and families. The Center invites you to take the pledge to #ThinkCheckCorrect. We ask that you commit to making sure that any information you share is correct, credible and current before sharing it with others and teach others to do the same.
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Working Together To Identify Resources and Supports To Strengthen Families Guidance and Training Webinar (NYSED & OCFS)
This guidance and PowerPoint reviews the importance of collaboration and shared goals between school personnel and child welfare workers. These resources provide recommendations on how educators and child welfare professionals can collaborate to address student attendance concerns in remote, in-person, or hybrid instructional settings that may potentially rise to the level of educational neglect.
