Care coordination in schools involves school nurses organizing the care of students by sharing information and maintaining communication among those concerned with the needs and care of students, implementing required health screenings, and creating a healthy environment so students can learn.
Sample Individualized Health Plans templates from Maine Association of School Nurses
Improving Care Coordination for Students with Chronic Conditions Toolkit (NASN)

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Health Screenings -
- Chapter 45: Rule for Health Screenings in Maine Schools
- Training for Vision Screeners: National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- Vision and Eye Health (NASN)
- Think of Vision Fact Sheets for Teachers/Educators
- Hearing Pure-Tone Screening Protocol (sample)
- Training for Hearing Screeners: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
- Hearing Screening Worksheet/Tracking Sheet Sample (xls)
- Hearing Referral Form Sample (docx)
PreK Programs are Required to Provide Families Information on Lead and Oral Health
- Medication
Administration
- Delegation, Coordination & Oversight
Contact
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Emily.Poland@Maine.gov