The Food-Safe Schools (FSS) Project at the American Nurses Foundation conducted a School Nurse Train-the-Trainer workshop on March 6-7, 2004 in Washington, DC. Thirteen school nurses were selected to attend and replicate the workshop titled, "School Nurses Responding to the Challenges of Foodborne Illnesses" as instructors at the state and local level.
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School nurse participants at the train-the-trainer workshop, March 6-7, 2004, DC |
Nurses in work groups discuss case scenarios |
Practical strategies were presented to improve the school nurses’ skills in prevention, early detection and management of foodborne illnesses in schools. Activities in the workshop include conducting a focused nursing assessment for a suspected foodborne illness, establishing school – community collaboration and responding to real-life scenarios. The workshop was well received and trainers plan to replicate the workshop in 13 states or districts in the next year. |
The workshop was led by FSS project director, Elaine Brainerd, and co-presenters; Elizabeth Bugden, Kids First, RI and Linda Caldart-Olson, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Presenters from CDC Food-Safety Partners included, Julie Skolmowski, American School Food Service Association/Child Nutrition Foundation (ASFSA/CNF) and Tom Dickey, National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
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Elaine Brainerd, Project Director led the workshop. |
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