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A scottish framework for nursing in schools
Framework Standards
SERVICE ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
1. Leadership
Standard Statement
There are clearly defined professional leadership arrangements for nurses working in schools.
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Effective leadership is essential in ensuring staff and service development. Caring for Scotland (2001) puts a clear emphasis on the development of effective clinical leadership. The success of a nursing service to the school aged population depends on clear leadership and direction. Trusts and LHCCs have a role in ensuring leadership issues are considered and addressed. | - There is effective leadership and management of the school nursing service at a senior level as part of an integrated and combined child health service.
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- There is an identified senior nurse with overall professional leadership responsibility for the school nursing service.
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- Where local management arrangements are devolved, professional leadership of the overall service is developed in such a way as to ensure coherent direction and development of the service whilst enabling local flexibility and innovation.
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- Effective systems are in place to support the school nursing team in planning and delivering an effective service.
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- Public health nurses provide local clinical leadership and support for nursing teams in schools.
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- Public health practitioners provide specialist support and guidance on public health issues, ensuring that nurses working in schools are linked into public health networks and providing a direct connection between public health leadership and local practice.
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