School Nurse Disaster Preparedness
This is a collection of resources to help school nurses prepare for disasters.
Chemical Management: Planning for Toxic Materials in School Laboratories and the Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials From Within the School
This document explains the importance of having emergency plans for handling dangerous chemicals, training staff and students, working with community partners, doing regular safety checks, …
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Ordering Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Schools
This fact sheet describes how schools can keep students and staff safe from COVID-19 by using masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). It explains the …
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
2013
· U.S. Department of Education,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
· U.S. Department of Justice,
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This guide helps schools create strong emergency plans to keep students and staff safe. It describes steps for preparing, responding, and recovering from emergencies like …
Implementation Toolkit to Support School Health Information Sharing
This webpage describes a toolkit that helps schools share health information safely and effectively. The toolkit gives step-by-step guidance, resources, and best practices for school …
National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Emergency Preparedness for Schools
This editorial, updated in 2024, is a position statement from the National Association of School Nurses defining the role of school nurses in disaster preparedness …
Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency
2021
· U.S. Department of Education
This webinar highlights the critical role school nurses play in enhancing school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness at all stages—before, during, and after an …
CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses
This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and …
Emergency Resources, Equipment and Supplies List for Schools
This document provides a list of emergency resources, equipment, and supplies for schools, along with considerations. It is based on a standard related to the …
Emergency Evacuations: Planning for the Whole School Community
2018
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This one-hour webinar provides information on how to safely evacuate during emergencies. It describes the importance of having a plan in place and knowing evacuation …
School Nurse Emergency Care Course (7th ed.)
This course is designed to provide school nurses with education and guidelines for delivering emergency care to students, considering the unique roles of school nurses …