Understanding the Role of School Nurses in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency

• 2021

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• Madeline Sullivan; Elizabeth Clark; Janelle Hughes; Alison Curtis

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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 emergency. Presenters provide an overview of the foundational elements from the Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans, developed by six Federal agencies. They emphasize the importance of including school nurses in the creation and execution of emergency operations plans (EOPs) and annexes specific to various emergencies. The session also outlines specific roles and actionable tasks school nurses can undertake to support and implement effective preparedness efforts in schools.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Nurses; Public Health Practice; Safety; School Health Services; School Nursing; Schools; Safety Management; Nurse's Role; Emergencies

Institutions: U.S. Department of Education

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