The Crucial Role of the School Nurse in Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
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This document explains how important school nurses are when it comes to planning for and responding to emergencies or disasters, recommending nurses as key members of their emergency response teams. School districts, school leaders, and staff can use this guide to help plan how to support students with health needs during emergencies that affect the school or the wider community. While schools often deal with everyday health issues like asthma attacks or minor injuries, they also need to be ready for larger emergencies—such as natural disasters or school violence—that can put students’ lives at risk.
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