This webpage provides COVID-19 information relevant to school nurses, school healthcare professionals, school administrators, and school staff as they navigate and practice current infection control and mitigation measures during the current school year.
Practicing 21st Century School Nursing Wisconsin school nurses use the key principles of Community/Public Health, Leadership, Quality Improvement, and Care Coordination as they respond to situations involving SARS-CoV2 (2019 novel coronavirus) and COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). The following resources are provided to assist school nurses in mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 on their school communities.
School Health Services Infection Control and Mitigation
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Spanish - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (STUDENTS) Hmong - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (STUDENTS) Swahili - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (STUDENTS) Vietnamese - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (STUDENTS) Spanish - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (ADULT) Hmong - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (ADULTS) Swahili - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (ADULTS) Vietnamese - Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (ADULTS) COVID-19: K-12 School Testing Program (DHS webpage)
COVID-19 Infection Control and Mitigation Measures for Wisconsin Schools 2021-2022 (September 2021)Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (STUDENTS) (8.4.21)Consent Form Template for Testing in Schools (ADULT/STAFF) (8.13.21)
SSPW and COVID-19
Designated for COVID-19 information relevant to Student Services/Prevention and Wellness. The SSPW team covers Safe Schools, Pupil Services, School Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AODA), Health Education, and Expanded Learning Opportunities.
See the Student Services/Prevention & Wellness and COVID-19 webpage
Pandemic Planning
Every school needs to develop a plan to address a possible influenza pandemic. Making this plan part of the school’s overall crisis or safety plan allows the developers to move ahead quickly using many of the components which are already in place.
See the Pandemic Planning Tools webpage
School Nurse Communication
The School Nurse Newsletter provides bi-weekly updates provide DPI News pertaining to school nurses and health service professionals; this includes new resources, upcoming training opportunities, and any updates from National and State Health agencies.