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What’s New 2019-2020

What’s New 2019-2020. Angie McDonald, RN Education Nurse Consultant. Today’s Topics of Discussion. New Medication Administration Training Program Diabetes Training Program Update Frequently Asked Questions. Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed School Personnel.

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What’s New 2019-2020

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  1. What’s New 2019-2020 Angie McDonald, RN Education Nurse Consultant

  2. Today’s Topics of Discussion • New Medication Administration Training Program • Diabetes Training Program Update • Frequently Asked Questions

  3. Medication Administration Training for Unlicensed School Personnel • Released mid-April, 2019 • Replaces previous version of training program • New training program is NOT available on KY TRAIN • Districts can use PowerPoint to develop online training within their districts

  4. How to Obtain New Materials • KDE’s Student Health Services Medication Administration Training Program webpage. • Training Manual • Training PowerPoints • Final Exam • Competency Checklists

  5. Answer Keys and Certificates • Will not be posted on KDE website to protect the integrity of the exams. • Email Samantha Engstrom at samantha.engstrom@education.ky.gov

  6. Diabetes Update Per KRS 158.838 • Any training program of guidelines for training of school personnel in the diabetes care tasks shall be consistent with programs and guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association • Local school district(s) shall by permitted to use any adequate and appropriate training program of guidelines for training school personnel in diabetes care

  7. Updated Training PowerPoint • Follows guidelines and recommendations of the American Diabetes Association • Contains new information regarding devices and medications • Follows and references KDE’s medication administration training program

  8. Reviewers • Kentucky Department of Education • Kentucky Department of Public Health • Kentucky School Nurse Association • Kentucky Board of Nursing

  9. Training Program Materials • PowerPoints with notes and talking points • Competency exam • Certificate of completion When review is finished, the program will be posted on KDE student health services webpage and announced on the listservs

  10. Frequently Asked Questions • CBD Oil - It is not FDA approved nor regulated • Essential Oils – It is also not FDA approved or regulated. Also the scent could possibly trigger severe allergic reaction in student with severe allergies

  11. What about…? • Sunscreen – should be considered an over the counter medication. Can be applied with parent note, parent should supply the sunscreen as the child could possibly be allergic to specific brands of sunscreen

  12. What about intranasal Versed?

  13. Note: • KDE does not provide legal advice to districts • We provide access to the laws and information needed to make informed decision • Nurses are encouraged to share this information with administration and the district’s legal counsel

  14. Summary of Guidance Document • Parents of a student with epilepsy are required to collaborate with school personnel to develop a seizure plan • Each school is required to have at least one staff member present that can administer seizure medications as well as signs and symptoms of seizures and the appropriate steps to respond • If none is available, the school must ensure that this health service is provided • Students are also protected by Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act

  15. Parent Responsibilities • Must provide written authorization to administer the medication • Provide written orders by a physician with guidelines for treatment • Provide medication with pharmacy label attached • Are involved in the development in the student’s seizure plan • The parent or guardian of the student shall sign a written statement acknowledging that the school or its employee shall incur no liability

  16. Revising district Health Care Plans/Forms • Districts should consider modifying their seizure health care plans and doctors order forms to include the requirements of KAR 158.838 • District policies and procedures should also be revised to include the requirements of KAR 158.838

  17. Tips for Training • Instructions for the administration of nasal medications are already included in the current Medication administration manual • Districts may add midazolam to the competency checklist • The side effects should be discussed as well as the

  18. Newsletters • KDE has revised their process for newsletters to ensure that everything meets accessibility requirements • Staff are currently being trained on the new process • Next newsletter planned for winter

  19. School Nurse Spotlight • We want to showcase the great work of school nurses across the state • Please submit your success stories to be included in upcoming newsletters • Don’t be afraid to nominate yourself • Include a photo if you can

  20. School Nurse Orientation Program • Old training videos were removed from KY TRAIN due to accessibility issues • Plan to update program over the next year

  21. New Email Distribution List • Please sign up at the table outside to join our distribution list • Feel free to add the other nurses in your district

  22. Questions???

  23. Blank Angie McDonald, RN Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430 Email: angela.mcdonald@education.ky.gov

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