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KDE Updates 2019-2020

Stay up-to-date with the latest updates from KDE, including changes to school health services, new seizure legislation, standardized diabetes training, and an updated medication administration program.

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KDE Updates 2019-2020

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  1. KDE Updates 2019-2020 Angie McDonald, RN Education Nurse Consultant Kentucky Department of Education

  2. KDE Health Services Team Changes • Coordinated School Health has joined the Student Data and Tracking Branch • Closer working relationship with Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS)

  3. KDE Health Team Staff • Angie McDonald, RN – Education Nurse Coordinator • Samantha “Sam” Engstrom – Infinite Campus Health and Data • Jim Tackett – Coordinated School Health Manager • Stephanie Bunge – School Health Consultant, Coordinated School Health

  4. HB 147 (Seizure Bill) • Amends KRS 158.832, KRS 158.838 • Each school must have at least one employee on duty during the school day with training on • Glucagon • Insulin • Seizure rescue medication • Medication prescribed to treat seizure disorder symptoms (that is FDA approved for that reason).

  5. Epilepsy Training Program • No specified training program is to be used • Shall be fully consistent with best practice guidelines from medical professionals with expertise in seizure treatment.

  6. Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana • New online or in person training program for school personnel • Meets the requirement for this bill • Free of charge

  7. Training Requirements At least 1 hour of self-study review of seizure disorder materials shall be required for all: • Principals • Guidance Counselors • Teachers • Above staff hired after July 1, 2019. • Any current staff who have not had this training • In addition to the four days required PD days • One-time requirement - NOT an annual requirement.

  8. Seizure Action Plans • Parent involvement in development of plan • Copy of the plan shall be kept in the office of the school nurse or administrator • Any school personnel or volunteers responsible for the student shall be • Familiar with seizure action plan • Given notice of the seizure action plan • Who to contact in case of emergency

  9. New Medication Administration Training Materials Available • Use beginning with the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. • The updated program now includes • Narcan • Klonopin

  10. Materials Available • The following items are available for download on the KDE Student Health Services Medication Administration Program webpage. • Training Manual • Training PowerPoints • Exams • Competency Checklist

  11. Additional Materials • District Health Coordinators must request access to answer keys and certificates • Request for documents are available on the KDE Student Health Services Medication Administration Training Program Webpage One request per district please!

  12. KY TRAIN • Due to accessibility issues, the new training program will NOTbe available on KY TRAIN • Districts should NOT be using the training program that is currently on KYTRAIN • Districts may use the new program to develop their own online training through their district if desired.

  13. 2018-2019 School Health Data • Extracted in June • Currently under testing for accuracy • Anticipated release at annual DHC meeting

  14. New Diabetes Taskforce Developed • Collaboration from multiple groups to develop standardized training program for schools. • University of Kentucky • University of Louisville • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital • Kentucky Department of Education • Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Kentucky Board of Nursing • Kentucky School Nurses Association

  15. Taskforce Goals • Update and simply the diabetes and insulin training programs for school staff • Development of standardized forms and training materials to be used by all taskforce groups • Provide nursing continuing education units • Make training program easily accessible at little to no cost to districts

  16. 2019 District Health Coordinator Meeting Wednesday, September 11, 2019 8:30 AM – Noon EST Embassy Suites 1801 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40511

  17. Registration Posted on: • School nurse listserv • District Health Coordinator listserv • KDE School Health Services webpage • Open mid-August

  18. IC Reminders for Next Year • KDE will continue to collect school nurse totals; district IC contacts should update  school nurse information yearly. • Don’t forget to use Ad Hoc for Health Office Visits Missing Discharge to ensure accurate HOV data.

  19. Questions???? Email: angela.mcdonald@education.ky.gov Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430 Email: Samantha.engstrom@education.ky.gov Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4434

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