Support for Nurses Working in Oregon's K-12 Schools
Researchers and clinicians report that health needs of Oregon's youth are increasing in number, complexity and severity. Increasing numbers of students in schools have health problems linked to low school achievement, poor self-esteem, and other factors which inhibit student success. More students need sophisticated mental health assessment and interventions. Many students have significant chronic, disabling, sometimes life-threatening conditions and have complex medical and treatment protocols.
OHSU School of Nursing is working with local schools to promote the Public Health Model(PHM). The PHM focuses on health assessment, early intervention, health promotion, health counseling, and referral management of special health needs. These target school-wide or district-wide programs in Oregon.
Another program that
benifits Oregon's Schools is the School-based Health Centers, Primary
Care Model (PCM). This is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor
acute illness and injuries. In addition with the assessment, diagnosis
and treatment of mental health issues.
Health Network for Rural Schools