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Nurses and social workers say clinics are overrun; board hears plan for more clinic assistants, CPR and naloxone training
Summary
Health and safety presenters told the board the division’s five clinics logged 52,801 visits last year and outlined staffing requests (additional clinic assistants, longer nurse contracts), Project ADAM CPR training, naloxone training and a proposed Kindness Closet to support families.
The district’s health and safety advisory committee presented a broad report on student health needs, staffing shortfalls and safety initiatives.
Mary Fisher, supervisor of student and family services, and lead nurse Sarah Linker reviewed clinic volumes and staffing. Linker said the five clinics recorded 52,801 visits last school year: about 68% were for illnesses and injuries, medication dispensing accounted for almost 24% of visits, and diabetes-related visits made up roughly 7.7% of clinic traffic. "Based…
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