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School-based health centers and school nurses: cementing the collaboration
1Adolescent and School Services, Boston Public Health Commission, MA 02118, USA.
The Journal of School Health
|January 27, 1999
Summary
Partnerships between school nurses and school-based health centers are vital for enhancing student health services. Collaboration, clear communication, and mutual respect are key to successful school health programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
- Pediatric Nursing
Background:
- Evolving needs of children necessitate new school health models.
- Increasing number of school-based health centers (SBHCs).
- Expanding roles for school nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- Clarify roles of school nurses and SBHCs.
- Examine partnerships between SBHCs and school nurses.
- Identify elements for successful collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on school health models.
- Analysis of collaboration, communication, and cooperation dynamics.
- Examination of obstacles to partnerships.
Main Results:
- Partnerships enhance SBHC success and expand school nurse roles.
- Key areas for partnership: collaboration, communication, cooperation.
- Successful elements include role clarity, shared leadership, training, conflict negotiation, and mutual respect.
Conclusions:
- Shared vision for continuum of school health services is essential.
- SBHCs and school nurses play integral roles in student health.
- Mutual support and respect are paramount for effective partnerships.