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Student Health Services

District Health Coordinators Briefcase

Published: 9/26/2022 3:25 PM

Requirements

Kentucky superintendents are required by 702 KAR 1:160 to assign someone the duties of District Health Coordinator (DHC). Information and policy is provided here that may assist DHCs as they perform their duties.

2022-2023 District Health Coordinators' Conference (Both In Person and Online Options)

Thursday, September 29, 2022

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Kentucky Department of Education

300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601

Free of Charge, Nursing Continuing Education Hours Provided

Conference will be broadcasted live via KDE Media Portal and will be available for viewing after the broadcast

Conference Agenda

Submit Questions for Conference Here

District Health Coordinator Resources

Midazolam in the School Setting

Legal Guidance Regarding Midazolam in the School Setting

KRS 158.838

KDE Guidance Regarding HB 147 (Seizure Bill)

Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana Seizure Training for Educators

School Nurse Chronic Assessment Tool *****New Resource as of February 2022****

Diabetes in Kentucky Schools Training

In accordance with KRS 158.838, Kentucky Schools both public and private, should have a staff member present trained in the signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia, treatment of those conditions and on the administration of both Glucagon and Insulin. KRS 158.838 does not specify what training program should be used other than it should be fully consistent with training programs and guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association.

University of Kentucky Diabetes in KY Schools Training Program

Training Program Frequently Asked Questions

Note: W9 Form needed for purchase orders is available in "Resources" section of training program

Note: KDE does NOT monitor completion of these courses or compliance with the law

School Health Program Tools

Basic School Health Requirements

District Health Coordinator Template Job Description

Local District Health Coordinator (MUNIS)

Guidance Regarding Health Services Contracts

School Nurse Role/Job Description

Epinephrine and Naloxone (Narcan) Information and Resources

KY Department of Public Health Stock Bronchodilator Protocol

Comparison of Health Plans for Students

How to Subscribe to Listserv

Sample Calendar of Duties for District Health Coordinators

Dental Screening Training for School Nurses

Smiles for life Oral Health Program offers free online training for RN's to perform dental screenings. For more information, visit their webpage.

District and School Self-Audit Tools

School District Health Services Self-Assessment

School Health Room Review

Student Health Record Review

Health Data Entry for End of Year Reports

Accessibility

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Note: Some of the links on this site access non-governmental agencies. The information on these pages is not controlled by KDE or the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Angie McDonald

Division of District Support

Office of Operations and Finance

300 Sower Blvd. – 4th Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: (502) 564-5279 Ext. 4430

Angela.Mcdonald@education.ky.gov