Implementing AB 1797

Michael S. Powell, MSc, Chief, Registry and Assessment Section, Immunization Branch, Division of Communicable Disease, Center for Infectious Diseases, California Department of Public Health

• The California Immunization Registry (CAIR) has rolled out a new module, the School and Childcare Roster Lookup (SCRL), to support schools who need to assess students.

• New legislation that impacts school nurses using the registry was signed into law in September 2022.

AB 1797 requires health care providers and other agencies, including schools, childcare facilities, family childcare homes, and county human services agencies to disclose the specified immunization information, and would add the patient’s or client’s race and ethnicity to the list of information that shall or may be disclosed. AB 1797 goes into effect Jan 1, 2023, and would, until January 1, 2026, authorize schools, childcare facilities, family childcare homes, and county human services agencies to use the specified immunization information, for the COVID-19 public health emergency, to perform immunization status assessments of pupils, adults, and clients to ensure health and safety.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Dec 12, 2022 02:15 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
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CSNO will offer 1.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours for this experience.
The California School Nurses Organization is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.

 CSNO Happy Hour-Free to CSNO Members; NonCSNO Members $150
Thursday, January 26, 2:15-4:00 pm

Pediatric Audiological Update 
Dr. Valerie Guzzo, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A

The technological innovation of ear pods, headphones and high intensity surround sound have major impacts on hearing in the pediatric population.  Additionally, research, technological advancements and best practice guide updates in audiological care and approaches. Dr. Guzzo will also share updates on cochlear implants and other devices to assist children with hearing impairments.  You won't want to miss this opportunity.

To Register:  Happy Hour Jan 26, 2023-Pediatric Audiological Update

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
CSNO will offer 1.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours for this experience.
The California School Nurses Organization is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.

Michael S. Powell, MSc

Chief, Registry and Assessment Section

Immunization Branch

Division of Communicable Disease

Center for Infectious Diseases

California Department of Public Health

 Policy Statement

AAP Policy Statement on Off-Label Medication Use
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a position statement on the use of off-label medication use with children. The purpose of off-label use is to benefit the individual patient. Practitioners use their professional judgment to determine these uses. As such, the term “off-label” does not imply an improper, illegal, contraindicated, or investigational use. Therapeutic decision-making must always rely on the best available evidence and the importance of the benefit for the individual patient.

Off label AAP Position Statement

 A Day in the Life of a School Nurse

​Inside California Education is a public television series that explores the challenges, issues and stories of public education.  Recently the station highlighted school nursing.  Please feel free to share with your school communities.

Day in the life of a School Nurse