The Guidelines' contents are: INTRODUCTION About the School Nurses Association of NSW Role of the School Nurse EMERGENCY NUMBERS PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS Consent Student Health Records Emergency Planning THE SCHOOL HEALTH CENTRE Requirements for a School Health Centre School Health Centre Management Maintenance Chart for School Medical Centre INFECTION CONTROL Standard Precautions Work Practices to Prevent Disease Transmission Non-Clinical Aspects of Infection Control What to do in the Event of a Needlestick Injury MEDICATIONS Definitions Administering Medication Self-Administered Medication Acquisition of Medication and Supply Prescribing and Authorisation Drug Storage Drug Recall REFERRAL TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS HEALTH PROMOTION IMMUNISATION Health Education Sports Injury Prevention Travel Tips ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT CHARTS CONTACTS AND RESOURCES To purchase your copy of the Guidelines for School Nursing, click to download order form |