The Role of the School Nurse in Special Education
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1 The Role of the School Nurse in Special Education Jessica Gerdes, MS, BSN, BA, RN, NCSN Principal Consultant, ISBE Juanita Gryfinski, MS, MA, BSN, RN, NCSN Department Chair, Health Services, District 303, St. Charles Special Education Directors Conference Aug. 8, 2013
2 Learning Objectives The learner will be able to: Discuss the impact of health related disparities on academic achievement Discuss recent state and federal laws related to health care in schools Describe the role of school health nurse in regular education (504, RtI) and in special education (IEP) services for students with health conditions Describe the best practice guidelines of ISBE related to conducting medical review component of special education, pre and post placement
3 Health Conditions among school-age School nurse role in regular education Health conditions among students Visual problems: ~20% of youth Asthma: ~14% of youth <18 Teen pregnancy: 1 in 3 teens (in some areas)** Violence: 28% of adolescents bullied at school Physical activity: ~2 in 3 don t get enough Breakfast: ~20% of youth skip it Hyperactivity: ~8% of youth 6-17 diagnosed
4 7 Priority, Educationally Relevant Health Factors 1) Vision 2) Asthma 3) Teen pregnancy 4) Aggression and violence 5) Physical activity 6) Breakfast 7) ADHD
5 Life Threatening Allergies Over 350 EpiPen prescriptions 20% unknown LTA reactions 1 st time while at school Food Free Celebrations Principal and School Nurse approval for food in curriculum
6 Asthma 9.8% of student body
7 Every Health Risk Makes a Difference
8 Federal Law, State law and Court Cases Federal Law Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act IDEA 2004 ESEA / NCLB Court Cases Tatro 1984 Garrett 1999
9 State laws regulating medical professionals Laws intended to protect the public safety Nurse Practice Act: 225 ILCS 65/50-5 Section 50.1 Defines Professional and Practical nursing Defines Scope of Work related to each level Defines nursing task as: work not requiring nursing knowledge, judgment or decision-making Defines nursing activity as: one that is learned due to knowledge acquired through an approved nursing program for licensure
10 Assuring Safe Health Care Practices by Qualified Professionals
11 Supervision of Health/Medical Staff RN (or MD) supervises and directs activities of LPN (per Nurse Practice Act and Medical Practice Act) RN/School Nurse activities do not require additional medical supervision (Nurse Practice Act) RN may also supervise other RNs, RNs or LPNs serving as 1:1 nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or school staff (either licensed as teachers, licensed as paraprofessionals, but not health-care licensed personnel, UAP) Implications in use of private duty nurse (LEA hired, agency hired)
12 Illinois statute defining School Nurse P.A , Section Dec Any school nurse first employed on or after July 1, 1976, whose duties require teaching or the exercise of instructional judgment or educational evaluation of pupils, must be certificated under Section of this Act School districts may employ noncertificated registered professional nurses to perform professional nursing services.
13 Illinois statute defining School Nurse (continued) JCAR Administrative rules, Title 23, chapter 1, Section Cont d The duty to provide professional nursing services as defined in "The Illinois Nursing Act" shall not be included among the functions assigned to any school district personnel not covered by the job description required for school nurses.
14 ISBE Role in 504 Regular education, not special education ISBE provides technical assistance to schools, suggesting ways to incorporate needs into plan ISBE provides technical assistance to parents, suggests access to 504 OCR serves as the agency with jurisdiction over disagreements
15 Role of School Nurse 504 Team As an expert on health-related issues and a member of the 504 team, the school nurse Assesses student s health related needs Provides consultation to other IEP team members Serves as the liaison between student s specialized health care and IEP staff Serves as an informational resource to IEP members Advocates on behalf of the youth and family Writes or assists to write 504 plan Carries out agreed upon health and/or nursing services Zimmerman, 2006; Betz & Nehring, 2007
16 RtI a newer approach to meeting student needs Step I: Universal Supports for all students Step II: Data review by Problem Solving Team Step III: Targeted interventions and progress monitoring for struggling learners Step IV: Intense interventions and progress monitoring for struggling learners Step V: Referral to special education when student demonstrates little or no response to both targeted and intense interventions Step VI: General education and special education personnel collaboratively teach and monitor student progress; adjust EP and service as needed for eligible students 16
17 A Three Tiered RtI Model Kurns, Sharon M.A., Tilly, W. David Ph. D. Response to Intervention Blueprints: School Building Level. National Association of State Directors of Special Education Council of Administrators of Special Education 17
18 The Role of the School Nurse as a Member of the RtI Team Struggling students may have health or physical concerns that must be addressed BEFORE learning can occur. Basic health and safety needs must be fulfilled before achievement and mastery can take place. (Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs)
19 The Role of the School Nurse as a Member of the RtI Team School Nurses play a key role in the problem solving process and identification of health related barriers to learning at all levels of instruction and intervention.
20 The Role of the School Nurse as a Member of the RtI Team Assess the impact of student health on academic achievement and/or behavior through Reviewing student medical records Conducting a Health History Conducting Classroom Observations Communicating professional findings with parents, teachers and medical providers Developing, implementing and monitoring a plan of care and/or interventions to support academic achievement
21 Problem Solving Process Define the Problem Is there health related problem? Evaluate Did our plan improve learning? Problem Analysis How does this problem impact learning? Develop/Implement Nursing Action Plan/Individualized Health Care Plan
22 Count Down to RtI; The School Nurse Response Tier I All Students Tier I 1. Prevention and control of communicable diseases to maximize attendance 2. Implementation of school-wide health promotion activities 3. Monitor attendance records and notify administration of concerns 4. Provide health screening (vision & hearing) to identify possible barriers to learning 5. Implement therapeutic nursing interventions to keep students in the classroom ready to learn 6. Provide expert resource for curriculum content related health and wellness 7. Provide and promote health counseling and education
23 Count Down to RtI - The School Nurse Response Tier II Borderline Students Tier II 1. Consult with parents regarding health and attendance issues providing health referrals and resources 2. Communicate with administrators regarding excessive absences 3. Minimize interruptions to learning through health counseling and referral 4. Provide health assessments and referrals where needed 5. Participate on the Section 504 team 6. Conduct small group instruction in health related concerns 7. Assist with identifying general education accommodations
24 Count Down to RtI - The School Nurse Response Tier III At Risk Students Tier III 1. Administer intensive nursing procedures and treatments as indicated 2. Identify and implement accommodations for students with chronic or acute illnesses in the classroom 3. Communicate with parents regarding classroom accommodations and possible community resources 4. Provide individualized health counseling and health instruction 5. Provide individualized parent education 6. Develop and implement individualized health education plan
25 Medical Staff Responsibilities in regular education Identify nursing and related services needed to manage student s special health care needs RN develops individual health care plan (as needed), which may or may not later become part of the IEP Monitor student s response to nursing and medical interventions Troubleshoot communication among teaching staff, parents, health care providers and students
26 Medical Staff Responsibilities in Special Education IDEA: When considering a student's eligibility for special education services, federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require that the student be assessed in all areas related to the suspected disability, including, if appropriate, health, vision, hearing, social and emotional status, communicative status and motor abilities. ISBE rules and school code: Definition of this medical review
27 Medical Staff Responsibilities in Special Education Known special health care needs should be referred to the medical staff (RN, MD) Unknown special health care needs are elicited by the medical staff (RN, MD) while obtaining health information that may impact the child s educational performance Medical staff review all necessary medical/health data (medical review) Interprets pertinent medical and health data to team
28 Medical Review Guidelines issued by ISBE are posted at Defines components: Subjective information Objective information Assessment (educationally relevant medical findings) Plan
29 ISBE Licensed School Nurse Responsibilities Only the ISBE endorsed school nurse: Makes recommendations regarding functional goals relevant to educational interventions, accommodations or modifications to instruction or the learning environment based on results of medical review
30 ISBE Licensed School Nurse Assists with the development of the IEP, including: incorporating findings into PLAAFP Integrates IHP into the IEP, if needed Identifies health and academic accommodations needed to perform adequately: Classroom Occupational training Community
31 ISBE Licensed School Nurse Makes recommendations regarding student health goals (related to academics) Incorporates self health care into transition goals Serve as liaison between interagency teams
32 ISBE Licensed School Nurse ISBE licensed school nurse: Regularly evaluates the health goals in the IEP for effectiveness in terms of: student health student academics Participates in re-evaluations and writes progress reports as needed to team and parents
33 ISBE Rules Concerning Qualifications of Personnel to Conduct Medical Review Implementation of rule in section , beginning July 1, 2013, is now in place: Beginning July 1, 2013, a School Service Personnel Certificate endorsed for school nursing (23 Ill. Adm. Code ); or a license to practice medicine in all of its branches; or a bachelor s degree or higher and a license issued under Article 60 or Article 65 of the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65/Art. 60 or Art. 65], provided that only a person holding a School Service Personnel Certificate endorsed for school nursing shall make recommendations regarding educational interventions, accommodations or modifications based on the findings.
34 Pending Board Action ISBE board action on Rule 226, qualifications of personnel to conduct medical review, is anticipated for board meeting later this summer In response to regional shortages of qualified personnel, delay implementation for two years During this period, develop a stop gap measure to assist practicing RN s to gain knowledge of Special Education rules and the IEP process via a web based professional development program Implement new rules July 1, 2015
35 Pending Board Action After July 2015, if no ISBE licensed/endorsed school nurse available: Document lack of availability Hire non-qualified staff Staff must pass ISBE approved training within one year What has not and will not change: Only medical personnel are authorized to conduct medical review; this excludes other support personnel, parents, administrators, teachers
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