Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Related Links
- Disease Control/Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness/Response
- Environmental Factors
- Health Promotion
- Injury/Violence Prevention
- Other School Health Resources
Disease Control/Prevention
Allergy
Missouri Specific Information
- DHSS Guidelines for Allergy Prevention and Response
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Model Policy and Procedure
- Missouri State Laws regarding Allergies:
- Section 167.208, RSMo, requires each school district to adopt a policy on allergy prevention and response with priority given to addressing potentially deadly food-borne allergies; the policy and procedure must be in place by July 1, 2011.
- Section 167.627, RSMo, addresses possession and self-administration of medications in school.
- Section 167.621, RSMo, addresses the authorization of medications in schools. Persons providing health services under sections 167.600 to 167.621 shall obtain authorization from a parent or guardian of the child before providing services as provided by section 431.061, RSMo.
- Section 167.630, RSMo, addresses the ability to obtain and maintain an adequate supply of epinephrine pre-filled auto syringes for emergency use by school nurses.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)
Allergy Powerpoint – School Staff Training on Allergy Prevention and Response
Epi-Pen Video Demonstration
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) – Sample forms/plans, guidelines, Special sites for Kids & Teens
USDA Accommodation Requirements
Asthma
DHSS Asthma Site and Links
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
CDC Strategies for Addressing Asthma Within a Coordinated School Health Program
Diabetes
Diabetes School Health Resource - National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
DHSS Diabetes Site and Links
Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
Epilepsy
CDC’s Epilepsy Training for Students, Teachers, and Nurses
Epilepsy Across the Spectrum: Promoting Health and Understanding
Flu/Influenza
CDC Key Points on Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness
CDC Seasonal Flu Recommendations for- + K-12 Schools for the 2010-2011 School Year - (Spanish Version)
CDC “Take 3” – Actions to Fight the Flu
DHSS Influenza Site and Links
Head Lice
DHSS Head lice Documents
- Head lice Guidelines
- Management Flowchart
- Treatment Guidelines
- Sample Parent Letter
- Managing Head lice in the School Setting - Powerpoint
AAP Report on Head Lice Policies (July 2010)
Harvard School of Public Health Head Lice Information
HIV/STD/Hepatitis
DHSS HIV/AIDs Site and Links
DHSS Sites and Links for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
CDC Sites and Contacts
- National HIV/AIDS Hotline – 1-800-628-9240
- National Hepatitis Hotline – 1-800-232-4636
- General Info – 1-800-CDC-INFO
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
DHSS MRSA Information for Schools
CDC Sites and Links
Mecklenburg,NC MRSA Video and BrochureSmoking/Tobacco
DHSS Tobacco Site and Links
DHSS Smoking Site and Links
CDC Youth Tobacco Prevention Site and Links
Smoke Busters
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Other
DHSS Immunization Site and Links
DHSS Sickle Cell Site and Links
Heart Disease
- AHA Article: School Nurses Play a Key Role in Preventing Heart Disease In Children
- Missouri Statute regarding AEDs
Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine –Preventable Diseases (4th edition, 2008)
Meningococcal Meningitis
Emergency Preparedness/Response
DHSS Sites and Links
Advance Notice Newsletters (DMH)
Ready.Gov
US Dept. of Education
- Coping with the Death of a Student of Staff Member
- Emergency Management Opportunities and Challenges for Non-Public Schools
- Tapping into Nontraditional Community Partners for Emergency Management
Wally the Wise Guy – the Shelter In Place Turtle
Environmental Factors
Lead
DHSS Site and Links
Lead Poisoning Among Children
Tick-Borne/Mosquito Related Diseases
Tick-Borne Disease
Tick-borne Disease and Mosquito Bite Prevention PPT
West Nile Virus
Other
EPA Healthy School Environment
DHSS Bed Bugs Site and Links
Reducing Pesticide Exposure at Schools
Health Promotion
MO Healthnet/Health Coverage
Dental Providers for Low-income/underserved individual
FQHC/CHC Locator Map
Get Covered; Get In the Game
Tips on School Based Outreach
National Children’s Health Insurance Toolkit
Nutrition Food
ADA- Eat Right At School
Salad Bars in Schools
CDC Resources
DESE Wellness Resources
“F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future”
Fuel Up To Play
Milk Matters – Teachers Play a Vital Role
USDA Team Nutrition
We Can!
Oral Health
DHSS Oral Health Site and Links
Vision
Children's Vision Screening video - produced by the Missouri Optometric Association
Guidelines for Vision Screening
HIPAA-Compliant Authorization for Exchange of Health & Education Information
Missouri Eye Examination Form for School
Missouri Optometric Association
Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
School Functional Vision Assessment Form
School Vision Referral
School Vision Screening Form
Injury/Violence Prevention
Bullying/Suicide Prevention
Cyber-Bullying Resources
LGBTQ Youth Resources
After a Suicide: Toolkit for Schools
Focus on Injuries at School: Resource Guide
School Violence Hotline
Stop Bullying.gov
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Drugs
Children and methamphetamine (Meth)
Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP)
For future Missouri DITEP Trainings, Contact the Missouri Police Chiefs Associations at 573-636-5444.
Youth Alcohol and Drug Use - CDC
Other Injury/Violence
DHSS Injury and Violence Prevention Site and Links
Bicycle Safety Toolkit
Children’s Safety Network
Children’s Trust Fund
CDC Concussion Resources
Futures without Violence
Guidelines for Child Abuse and Neglect Reports
Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety
Missouri Kids First
School Violence Hotline
Well Aware
Other School Health Resources and Related Agency Links
School Health Resources
Cumulative School Health Records (DCH-5)
School Nurse Updates
- Spring 2013
- Fall 2012
- Spring 2012
- Fall 2011
- Fall 2010
- Winter 2009
- January 2009
- August 2008
- May 2008
- March 2008
- January 2008
DHSS Friday Facts
Growth Chart Training Modules
Hand washing
- DHSS Hand washing and Fifth Guy Sites and Links
- Hand washing Toolkit / Poster
Health Literacy Toolkit
Fundraising Resources
School Employee Wellness Guide
School Health Index
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Coordinated School Health Resources
- Bridging the Gap: Research Information Policies and Practices for Healthy Youth
- Parent Engagement: Strategies for Involving Parents in School Health
- Thinking Outside the Box: Building and Sustaining School Health Programs in State Health Agencies without Dedicated Funding
- What School Boards Can Do…by Supporting a Coordinated Approach to Health
- What School Administrators Can Do….by Supporting a Coordinated Approach to Health
Missouri Agency/Association Links
Board of Nursing
Coordinated School Health Coalition
Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Mental Health
Missouri Association of School Nurses
National Agency/Association Links
Alliance for a Healthier Generation – Healthy Schools Program
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Association of Poison Control Centers
American School Health Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Association of School Nurses
National Education Association Health Information (NEAHIN) – 202-822-7570