WHO guideline on school health services

WHO guideline on school health services
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9240029397

WHO has long recognized the link between health and education and the potential for schools to play a central role in safeguarding student health and well-being. In 1995, WHO launched the Global School Health Initiative, which aimed to strengthen approaches to health promotion in schools. This WHO guideline on school health services will contribute to the creation of a common language around school health services, will promote evidence-based care through its menu of interventions, will strengthen school nursing and school health professions around the world, and ultimately will improve the health of children.

Legal Issues in School Health Services

Legal Issues in School Health Services
Author: Nadine Schwab
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2005-07
Genre: School health services
ISBN: 0595358136

Legal Issues in School Health Services offers a legal resource never before available for education and health professionals, and their legal advisors. All professionals involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school health services will find this an exceptional tool. This book addresses the spirit and letter of the laws, the related standards, the conflict between them, and how they affect the delivery of school health services in regular and special education. Special attention is given to pertinent issues for school administrators, school attorneys, and school nurses, in order to foster school practices that are safe and effective. Designed as a guide and reference work, this book is written by 15 highly-credentialed nurses, attorneys, and educators and offers detailed discussions of the legal challenges that exist in the 21st century. KEY FEATURES School nursing practice, standards, and performance issues Risk management strategies for school administrators, school boards, and attorneys Multi-disciplinary approaches in ethico-legal problem solving Collaborative approaches in promoting student learning and success Financial, special education, record confidentiality, and future genetic challenges In-depth legal references, citations, and research, plus a comprehensive glossary and table of federal statutes and regulations

Supporting Students with Special Health Care Needs

Supporting Students with Special Health Care Needs
Author: Stephanie Porter
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781598570632

"This hands-on reference helps school nurses, teachers, parents, school administrators, and health aides provide crucial care and support. Education-specific chapters cover every aspect of planning for classrooms, including information on personnel roles, transitions from early childhood care to school and from school to adulthood, legal requirements, transportation issues, allergy and infection control considerations, and working with diverse families. Comprehensive daily care guidelines and emergency-response techniques are then included for specific health conditions and medical technologies, complete with extensive illustrations, as well as forms and checklists for organized record keeping, training, and program planning. All content has been reviewed by experts across the country. This groundbreaking book has been used as a reference tool in schools and school nurses' offices, and even as a curriculum for universities. It is a must for anyone who works with children with special health care needs"--Provided by publisher.

Schools and Health

Schools and Health
Author: Committee on Comprehensive School Health Programs in Grades K-12
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 1997-12-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309578582

Schools and Health is a readable and well-organized book on comprehensive school health programs (CSHPs) for children in grades K-12. The book explores the needs of today's students and how those needs can be met through CSHP design and development. The committee provides broad recommendations for CSHPs, with suggestions and guidelines for national, state, and local actions. The volume examines how communities can become involved, explores models for CSHPs, and identifies elements of successful programs. Topics include: The history of and precedents for health programs in schools. The state of the art in physical education, health education, health services, mental health and pupil services, and nutrition and food services. Policies, finances, and other elements of CSHP infrastructure. Research and evaluation challenges. Schools and Health will be important to policymakers in health and education, school administrators, school physicians and nurses, health educators, social scientists, child advocates, teachers, and parents.

The adolescent health indicators recommended by the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health

The adolescent health indicators recommended by the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2024-05-22
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9240092196

About 1.3 billion of the world’s population are adolescents aged 10-19 years. Adolescents bear long periods of exposure to, and consequences of health risks yet are often least able to influence their environment and make decisions for their own well-being. Historically, the world has lacked comprehensive indicators for adolescent health, which has hindered the effective development of age-specific policies and interventions and tracking of progress towards health targets. This document presents a list of 47 indicators recommended by the Global Action for Measurement of Adolescent health (GAMA), established in 2018 by WHO in collaboration with UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, the World Bank Group, and the World Food Programme. The 47 adolescent health indicators are the result of a structured, participatory 5-year selection process. They are applicable to all adolescent population subgroups and span six domains: (1) programmes, policies and laws, (2) systems performance and interventions, (3) social, cultural, economic, educational, and environmental health determinants, (4) health behaviours and risks, (5) subjective well-being and (6) health outcomes and conditions. Most countries already have data for many of these indicators available. Bringing this information together will help benchmark progress, identify priorities for action, and allocate resources efficiently. By prioritizing adolescent health, young individuals are empowered to reach their full potential, and contribute to building healthier and sustainable communities and societies.

Working for a brighter, healthier future

Working for a brighter, healthier future
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2024-05-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9240093966

WHO has progressively strengthened its work for adolescent health, growing its portfolio of research, norms and standards, country support and advocacy, and expanding the scope of work across over 17 departments, regional and country offices to address the multifaceted needs of the global adolescent population. Central to a coordinated approach to adolescent health across the organization is the HQ Interdepartmental Technical Working Group on Adolescent Health and Well-being. In 2021, the group produced the first report on its work on adolescent health and well-being, celebrating efforts across many areas of work and all levels of the organization. This is the second in the series of biennial reports that comes on the wake of the Global Forum for Adolescents 2023 and is powered by its 1.8 Billion Young People for Change campaign. The report describes WHO’s efforts to elevate adolescent health and well-being through collaboration and by coordinating new initiatives, addressing emerging needs and establishing ambitious objectives with its development partners and adolescents. Target audience: this WHO serial publication is designed to be used by policy-makers, media and donors.