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Recommendations for constructing school nurses' offices designed to support school health services
Cynthia S McKibben1, Sonja J DiPaolo, J Scott Bennett
1Parkway School District, Chesterfield, MO, USA.
Summary
Designing effective school nurse offices requires specific guidelines. This updated article provides recommendations for new construction or renovation, covering space, equipment, and collaboration for optimal student health services.
Area of Science:
- Health Facility Design
- Pediatric Healthcare Environments
- School Health Services
Background:
- Limited resources exist for designing school nurses' offices.
- Previous guidelines were published in 1997.
- This article offers an updated perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide updated recommendations for designing school nurses' offices.
- To address needs in new construction and renovation projects.
- To offer practical guidance for various school levels.
Main Methods:
- Review and update existing guidelines.
- Incorporate current best practices in facility design.
- Develop prototype designs for different school settings.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive recommendations covering square footage, design, space utilization, location, and equipment.
- Prototype designs tailored for elementary, middle, and high school settings.
- Emphasis on collaborative planning between school nurses and stakeholders.
Conclusions:
- Updated guidelines are crucial for effective school nurse office design.
- Collaboration is essential for successful facility planning.
- Well-designed offices support enhanced student health and safety.