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+Programs - Nursing+
Introduction to School Nursing in Massachusetts
            (Registration available on August 20, 2009)

Program for new school nurses includes an overview of School Nursing in Massachusetts, mandated programs, policy development, immunization/communicable diseases, legal issues resources, Department of Children and Families, documentation, MASSTART and DOE licensure process.

September 24 AND 25, 2009
(7:45-8:30 am Registration) Program 8:30-4:00 pm
Holiday Inn, Marlboro
265 Lakeside Ave.
Marlboro, MA 01752
(Exit 24A off route 495, driveway up the hill)



Conference Fee: $100 (2 Day Conference Fee) Lunch included
14 Contact Hours

AGENDA

Wednesday   Thursday (VENDORS)
8:00-8:30 am Registration/Coffee 8:00-8:30 am Registration/Coffee
8:30-8:45 am Introductions/SHI Information 8:30-10:00 am Documentation
8:45-9:45 am Overview of School Health in MA 10:00-10:30 am BREAK
9:45-10:15 am Resources for Legal Issues in School Health 10:30-12:00 noon MASSTART and Health Care Plans/504's
10:15-10:30 am BREAK 12:00-1:00 pm LUNCH (provided)
10:30-11:15 am Policy and Procedures 1:00-2:00 pm Department of Children & Families (Formerly DSS) Documentation
11:15-12:15 pm Mandates and Laws & DOE Licensure 2:00-3:30 pm Resources in School Health Services and Questions and Answers
12:15-1:15 pm LUNCH (provided) 3:30 pm Closing/Evaluations/Certificates
1:15-1:30 pm MASNRN    
1:30-2:45 pm Immunizations    
2:45-3:15 pm Communicable Diseases/Emergency Preparedness    
3:15-4:00 pm McKinney Vento Homeless Students    

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To register for the Mandated Screening Program on Octover 9, 2009, return to the Programs Page under Mandated Screening Training.