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Tami L Jakubowski1, Tracy J Perron2, Elizabeth Teixeira2
1Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Southampton Pediatrics, Southampton, PA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|August 6, 2015
Summary
School nurses require knowledge of common childhood rashes, their contagiousness, and evidence-based treatments. This ensures appropriate management and prevents the spread of skin infections within schools.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- School Health Nursing
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Rashes are a common reason for school-aged children to visit the school nurse.
- Nurses need to differentiate between contagious and non-contagious rashes.
- Effective management is crucial to prevent school-wide outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip school nurses with knowledge of common childhood rashes.
- To provide evidence-based treatment recommendations.
- To guide decisions on student exclusion and school-based infection control.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common pediatric rashes.
- Analysis of current evidence-based treatment guidelines.
- Identification of key factors for determining contagiousness and school exclusion.
Main Results:
- Overview of prevalent childhood rashes encountered in schools.
- Summarized treatment protocols for various skin conditions.
- Criteria for assessing rash contagiousness and guiding school attendance policies.
Conclusions:
- School nurses are vital in identifying and managing childhood rashes.
- Knowledge of contagiousness and evidence-based treatments minimizes school absences and outbreaks.
- Implementing infection control measures protects the wider school community.
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