How can a School Nurse support your diabetic child? Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. Parents and schools have the same goal: to guarantee that students with diabetes are safe and able to learn in a supportive environment. Because most kids spend a significant portion of their day in school…
How can EHRs help to create mandatory health reports for schools EHRs are real-time patient-centered health records that make health and medical information instantly and securely available to authorized users. The system goes beyond being a record of medical and treatment history, to include a broader view of a patient’s care. It: Is a log…
How can schools implement FERPA and HIPAA regulations using EHR As digital health records and electronic health monitoring and recording technologies transform public health systems, medical institutions, and schools, we need to address how to meet HIPAA and FERPA compliance standards set by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Selecting, adapting, and…
The Importance of School Nurses in Students’ Mental Health Mental health is an issue in today’s fast-paced environment, and it affects children as well as adults. Many of the key institutions of America such as (ACMH) have released a study that reveals that 1 in 5 children in America shows symptoms of diagnosable behavioral,…
The Advantages of Digitizing School Health Records Digitalization of documents is becoming more popular. Every business we know is rapidly moving away from paper, as proven by online transactions, grocery stores, doctor’s offices, gas stations, and airlines. The digitization model is also being implemented in schools, as it is gradually replacing the use of…
What is a school nurse’s role in aiding students with ADHD? ADHD is a behavioral disorder that affects one in every twenty children in the United States, with around 80% of adolescents experiencing symptoms throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Children with attention deficit disorders exhibit symptoms such as impulsivity and hyperactivity, which affect their…
The school health care system in the US is evolving with the adoption of mobile and electronic health systems for tracking student’s immunization. With the introduction of new immunization programs, such as the covid-19 vaccination programs, it is necessary to collect up-to-date student immunization information for confirmation and accurate tracking. Efficient immunization tracking can help…
School nurses play an integral role in helping students maintain physical and mental wellbeing during their schooling years and beyond. For children in most communities, school nurses serve as the only healthcare professional the child will ever know. This is evidence of the importance of their role with respect to student and community health, providing comprehensive health services to children…
