Mental health issues are on the rise, particularly for young teens and adolescents. As a school nurse, it’s important to understand and recognize these issues in order to provide the best student care. This blog will explore some common mental health issues and the various ways school nurses and health staff can help normalize emotions and support their students. Common Mental Health Issues A March 2021 report...
The last few years have seen a sharp increase in mental health issues for teenagers. As students return to school for the new year, it’s important for school nurses and health staff to familiarize themselves with this topic. We recently spoke with D&G Wellness Consulting to learn how nurses can better prepare for back-to-school season and care for their students year-round. What is Mental Health The phrase...
The last few years have transformed nearly every aspect of healthcare, education, and operations. Schools have adapted to embrace remote and hybrid learning models and school nurse responsibilities have evolved as well. This blog explores five ways school nurse responsibilities have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Key Member of School’s COVID Task Force Prior to March 2020, school nurses worked to assess children’s health conditions, communicate with parents, and...
While data security has always been a concern, with the advent of the pandemic more than ever, there is a need for academic institutions to be proactive and more intentional about protecting important student information. Read on to learn more about how your school can optimize its health record security practices....
With Magnus Health, the EHRs are filled out by parents prior to their student’s arrival at school and include everything from the student’s general health information to emergency contacts, allergens, and more. At a glance, school nurses can evaluate a student’s health while parents only need to make updates to the record as needed rather than start from scratch every year....
Of course, keeping track of every student’s mental health and overall wellness can be difficult to manage without the right tools in place. With software solutions like Magnus Health, school nurses can seamlessly document the mental health status and proposed treatment for every student and be fully aligned with HIPAA standards ....
How do you keep track of your student's health records? Whether your school uses paper recording, spreadsheets or has switched to multiple online platforms, there is a better way to organize and protect these vital health records. Let's take a closer look at some of the reasons why protecting student online health records should be a priority for your school and ways this can be...
For the upcoming school year, many colleges are requiring students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus. With situations like this constantly changing, how can colleges keep accurate records of which students have received the vaccine and those who have not? The answer is a college vaccine tracker. ...
Private schools need to stay compliant with the back-to-school phases dictated by their state. Not only does this help the campus stay open, but it also keeps students, teachers, and communities safe. One way to mitigate the spread at school is vaccine tracking. Let’s take a closer look at how a private school vaccine tracker works with Magnus Health....
Boarding schools face a uniquely complex set of reopening challenges given the residential component of their model. Contributing panelist, Susan Harrington, Chief Financial Officer at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, presents a valuable set of tactics and strategies specific to boarding schools with considerations and steps within each aspect of a reopening plan....
Magnus Health helps more than 700 schools manage their student health, and we are in a unique position to hear what these schools are doing now to prepare for the return of their students. In an effort to help schools and parents navigate these uncharted waters, our team has put together a COVID-19 Resource list and published many blog posts but, we are also looking...
Please check out the extensive list of resources that Magnus Health has collected to offer schools, students, and staff more ways to manage day-to-day life during this challenging time of adjusting to working remotely....
Avoid COVID-19 cabin fever at your house, and parents - take a few minutes for self-care! We have collected our favorite activities so that everyone in your household can find something fun to do while you take a much-needed break....
COVID-19 has brought a lot of changes into our daily lives and everyone’s journey is different. You must prioritize self-care in order to have the energy and health to manage the rest of your responsibilities. Here are the things you should do for yourself to recharge your body and mind...
Bullying and stigma are associated with a lack of knowledge about how an outbreak spreads, a need to blame someone, fears about disease and death, and gossip that spreads rumors and myths. Schools must work together in conjunction with their communities to create and implement an outbreak emergency plan that protects students....
We must understand the difference between physical distancing and social distancing, and realize there are still ways to socially interact while maintaining physical distance. In a time of physical isolation, it is more important than ever to stay in touch with your loved ones! Here are some great ways to be social while social distancing...
We are all experiencing stress and everyone reacts to it differently, but it’s how we all cope with our anxiety during these turbulent times that will make us a stronger community in the end. Here are a few ways that will help us cope and decrease these stress levels....
Students of all ages are living in a virtual world. Technology can be beneficial when used correctly and consumed in moderation. However, children have a difficult time getting away from technology. Technology is everywhere and is easily accessible, which is why managing a child’s screen time is so important. Studies show that too much screen time can cause children to become less active, less creative,...
Virtual care is an umbrella term that encompasses how healthcare providers can remotely interact with their patients. Telemedicine, a specific method of virtual care that is becoming increasingly popular in schools across the US, refers specifically to the treatment of medical conditions without seeing a patient in person. A health professional utilizing this method can take advantage of live video and audio conferences, or even...
Whether they are a kindergartner or a senior in high school, community service is a great way for students to get involved in their community. Volunteering can range from working a few hours in a local garden to spending a week building homes in the community. There are multiple reasons that community service is beneficial to students. Community service helps students make friends with other children...
