Resources for Schools

School Based Injury and Violence Prevention Standards and Guidelines

Safe Schools and Safe Students in Virginia is a resource for administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, school nurses, coaches, and all other school personnel who influence the safety of students and school staff. This resource guide addresses eight components of school and student safety. It provides recommendations for keeping students safe while they are in school, on school grounds, on their way to or from school, and involved in school-sponsored activities. It also provides information on helpful Virginia and national resources to assist schools in achieving these safety goals. Download copies for your school.

Health, Mental Health and Safety Guidelines for Schools
The purpose of the HMHSGS is to help those who influence the health, mental health and safety of students and school staff while they are in school, on school grounds, on their way to or from school, or involved in school-sponsored activities. These guidelines are prepared for those who play a role in the assessment, planning, or improvement of school health and safety programs.
http://www.nationalguidelines.org/

School Health Index
Schools can use the Index as a self-assessment and planning tool to improve the effectiveness of their health and safety policies and programs. It's easy to use and completely confidential. Learn more at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shi/Default.aspx.

Guidelines and Resources for Internet Safety in Schools - September 2006 Virginia Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Technology/OET/internet-safety-guidelines.shtml

CDC School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence
This report summarizes school health recommendations for preventing unintentional injury, violence, and suicide among young persons. These guidelines were developed by CDC in collaboration with specialists from universities and from national, federal, state, local, and voluntary agencies and organizations. Learn more at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5022a1.htm

School Injuries Emergency Care: Guidelines for the Nurse in the School Setting
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) has released Guidelines for the Nurse in the School Setting . This document provides nurses, who are working in the school setting, with a set of emergency care guidelines that can be used when caring for the ill or injured student. It includes 39 protocol guidelines that address conditions that school nurses may need to manage. In addition, the document outlines the principles of assessment and triage, and contains assessment tools and physiologic indicators.

Availability: Online as a PDF file at http://www.luhs.org/depts/emsc/Schl_Man.pdf

For any questions regarding this product, please contact Evelyn Lyons at elyons@lumc.edu

Emergency Preparedness: What Schools Should Do
Emergency preparedness means having a system in place to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from emergencies that are caused by natural disasters and man-made events such as violent incidents or larger scale acts of terror. The U.S. Department of Education has released a guide, Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities, to assist schools in preparing for emergencies. Learn more at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf

Virginia Model School Crisis Management Plan
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/crisis-guide.pdf

Fact Sheet Discusses States' Role in Ensuring Health and Safety in Early Education and Child Care Settings
The Role of State Public Health Agencies in Child Care highlights the need for state participation in early childhood development and opportunities for state public health agencies to partner with child care professionals to improve the health and safety of young children in child care settings. The fact sheet, produced by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, presents information on the role of child care for families, national and federal health and safety in child care initiatives, and examples of ways state public health agencies can pursue early childhood development initiatives. The report is intended for use by state and territorial health officials in broadening involvement in early childhood development and strengthening partnerships with child care professionals. It is available at http://www.astho.org/pubs/ChildCareFINAL_11-22_.pdf