School Nursing and Health Services

The school nursing and health services consultant has the responsibility for providing leadership in the areas of school nursing practice, school health policy and school health programs. Technical assistance is available on a number of topics including, legal issues in school nursing, school health program planning, implementation and evaluation, education programs and related services for children with special health care needs, school health records, medication administration and emergency services. This position also provides consultation to colleges and universities, professional organizations, and other child serving health and education related organizations and groups regarding preservice preparation, continuing professional development for school health personnel, school nursing and comprehensive school health programs. Contact: Rachel Gallagher at rachel.gallagher@dpi.wi.gov, or (608) 266-8857.

School Nurse Grant Awards

Nine school districts throughout the state are improving and expanding nursing services for students through state-funded grants totaling $250,000. The Department of Public Instruction would like to announce the school districts that received the School Nurse Grant Awards including: Sheboygan, Green Bay, Racine, Drummond, South Shore, Bayfield , Washburn, Antigo and West Allis. The department received many worthy grant applications with funding requests totally over a million dollars. The competition for the limited funding was intense with many worthy proposals going unfunded.

School Nursing Services Renewal Application and Grant End-of-Year Report

School districts interested in reapplying for the school nurse service grants need to complete a brief abstract of the key elements of school nursing services, implementation, evaluation and budget plans. Schools may apply for an amount of funding that is up to or equal to the amount awarded for the 2007-2008 school year. The renewal application is due at the DPI by May 30, 2008. The End of the Year Summary Report should include data regarding additional nursing services provided by the grant award. If available, provide quantitative data regarding impact of school nursing services. The End of the Year Summary Report is due to the DPI on August 1, 2008.

Renewal Application

End of Year Summary Report

Measles/Rubella

We have seen a resurgence of Measles and Rubella in the State of Wisconsin. Go to the Wisconsin Immunization Program page on the Department of Health and Family Services website for the most up-to-date information regarding current and suspected cases.

Measles/Rubella Resources

Here are the Measles Guidelines through the Department of Health and Family Services. The document includes information regarding Measles case presentation, Measles case definition, laboratory testing of suspected cases, case reporting, isolation of suspected cases, quarantine of susceptible contacts and close contacts.

Immunizations

Department of Health and Family Services have announced the changes in the immunization law for the 2008-2009 School Year. Please see the links to the updated immunization forms, parent and school principal facts.