Please read chapters 29 and 30 of the class textbooks and review the attached PowerPoint presentations. Once done answer the following questions;
1. Discuss how Healthy People 2020 can be used to shape the care given in a school health setting. Give at least one example.
2. Identify and discuss the eight components of a comprehensive school health program.
3. Identify and discuss the skills and competencies germane to occupational health nursing.
4. Describe and discuss a multidisciplinary approach for the resolution of occupational health issues
Use APA formt. A minimum of 3 evidence-based references besides the class textbook no older than 5 years must be used and quoted according to APA guidelines. A minimum of 800 words are required.
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The fourth component is the nutrition services. It ensures that children have access to nutritious foods and education about healthy eating. Social, psychological, counseling services are the fifth component, which focuses on supporting student’s academic life as well as addressing mental and emotional health issues. The sixth component is a healthy school environment. This component focuses on making students comfortable in schools by ensuring that infrastructures like buildings are safe and clean, free from disasters, and backed with well-planned disaster recovery. The seventh component is health promotion for staff, which makes staff members motivated to continue with their work. The last component is community and family involvement. This component involves seeking help for school health programs from community stakeholders such as parents and political leaders.
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