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actively participate in professional development and/or continuing education. There are
a variety of sources available for CE, from the local MTF to online sources. For school
nurses working overseas, obtaining CE requires resourcefulness. See
Section C: C-4(Regulation of Nursing Practice) and the DoDEA Web page for a list of suggested
organizations that offer CE:
http://www.dodea.edu/StudentServices/resources.cfm .Reference:
Scope and Standards of Practice for School Nursing
(2nd ed.). (2011). Silver
Spring, Maryland: American Nurses Association.
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Insurance and Liability
As with any nursing position, liability is a potential issue. Nurses in the
government have protection against liability as long as they are performing within the
scope of their duties. Additional protection may be obtained through insurance
coverage, but individual insurers vary on coverage for overseas school nurses. DDESS
school nurses may contact a variety of nurse insurance carriers.
In the event a Federal employee is named as a plaintiff or as a witness in a legal
proceeding, they have certain rights. It is imperative for nurses to contact their
supervisor and the District Office as soon as there is notification of any proceeding or
litigation. The District Offices and DoDEA General Counsel will provide assistance and
direction. Refer to the
Section C: C-6 (Liability and Malpractice Protection) for
additional information.
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DoDEA Policies, Regulations and Instructions
The DoDEA school nurse serves a pivotal support role within the school
community. The nurse’s expertise reaches into many of the students’ daily activities.
The school nurse is the resident expert on the impact of student health on the
educational process. Familiarity with policies, regulations, and instructions will aid in
this role. Refer to Section B (DoDEA Policies, Regulations, and Instructions) for a brief
list of DoDEA policies pertinent to school health services. A complete list of DoDEA
policies, regulations, instructions and manuals is located at
http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/Regulations/index.cfm .D-8-16
Teacher & Parent Handbooks
It is the school nurse’s responsibility to review the school’s parent handbook and
update the section on health services annually to ensure the information contained
therein reflects accuracy and current DoDEA School Health Services policy.