WCH: School Nursing: Chronic Conditions Case Management

In North Carolina, school nurse case management of chronic health conditions in schools is defined as the intentional use and documentation of the steps of the nursing process in a manner that achieves individualized health and educational goals. Student goals are often related to school absenteeism, management of chronic health conditions, and educational success. Related resources are available below.

• Management of Chronic Health Conditions in the School Setting: This webinar is a self-paced learning module intended to introduce participants to a variety of health services provided in schools that support all students, while also supporting students with chronic health conditions. Register and complete the online module at the following link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7022765/https-survey-alchemer-com-s3-7022765-Management-of-Chronic-Health-Conditions-in-the-School-Setting-Registration-2022-2024
• School Nurse Case Management Process Model (PDF, 1 MB)
• NC Plan of Care/Individualized Healthcare Plan Template (DOCX, 23 KB)

• Chronic Condition Multi-Tiered Process Documents - The following guides are intended to assist with supporting student health and chronic health condition management within a collaborative multi-tiered system structure. Use of this approach assures that all students benefit in maintaining their optimal level of health. Recommended references and resources are examples and suggestions.

  • Asthma Tiered Document (PDF, 135 KB)
  • Behavioral Health Tiered Document (PDF, 137 KB)
  • Diabetes Tiered Document (PDF, 134 KB)
  • Seizures Tiered Document (PDF, 351 KB)
  • Severe Allergies Tiered Document (PDF, 137 KB)

Last Modified: January 04, 2023