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Children and youth with special health care needs, or CYSHCN, are those who have or are at risk for emotional, developmental, physical, and behavioral conditions. CYSHCN often require more supports and service coordination than a typical student to thrive in school. As a school nurse, you are usually at the forefront of this effort, but some students need more than a nursing plan. One method that may help these students is Shared Care Planning.
Shared Care Planning (SCP) is a family-centered process that brings together a team of family members and professionals to develop a comprehensive plan. It recognizes the family as an equal and expert partner, ensuring their unique needs and goals are at the center of the process.
In Oregon, SCP has been provided by local public health agencies for the past 30+ years. But what if the school was at the center of this planning process? How could shared care planning help improve educational experiences for children and their families as well as the school staff who support them?
This discussion will explore how school nurses could use SCP to:
• Increase inclusion: Align school-based services with the student’s health and educational needs, helping them fully participate in the school community.
• Decrease absences: Proactively manage complex health needs to prevent health crises that lead to time away from the classroom.
• Enhance collaboration: Strengthen partnerships with families and outside healthcare providers to improve coordination across systems.
Join us to learn more about Shared Care Planning and how it might be used in a school setting to support students with special health care needs.
Resources to share ahead of time:
https://www.ohsu.edu/occyshn/shared-care-planning
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