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American Hospital Association, Committee on Performance Improvement. 2014. Managing an intergenerational workforce: Strategies for health care transformation. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Association, Health Research and Educational Trust, 46 pp.

Annotation: This report identifies approaches and initiatives to help leaders deploy strategies and competencies essential to developing the future health care work force. Topics include the characteristics of four generations in the work force and their impact on the health care industry, strategies to support health care transformation, and creating high-performing teams. Case studies and examples of intergenerational management strategies are included. The future work force is also discussed.

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Keywords: Case studies, Health care delivery, Health care reform, Health care systems, Hospitals, Intergenerational programs, Personnel management, Systems development, Teamwork, Trends, Work force

Action for Healthy Kids. 2014. Game On: An Every Kid Healthy tool. Chicago, IL: Action for Healthy Kids, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet describes an online program that provides best practices and resources for creating a school wellness program with the ultimate goal of becoming certified as a healthy school. Contents include steps for energizing school staff, students, and families. Topics include gathering a team, assessing and tracking progress, creating a multi-year plan, finding challenges, building awareness, revising district policy, and receiving recognition.

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Keywords: Awards, Families, Health promotion, Model programs, Physical activity, Policy development, Program planning, Resources for professionals, School age children, School districts, School health programs, School personnel, Schools, Students

Willoughby B. (2013). A guide for administrators, counselors and teachers: Responding to hate and bias at school. Montgomery, AL: Teaching Tolerance, 41 pp.

Annotation: This book, primarily for school administrators, also helps teachers, staff, counselors, and students find guidance in responding to a bias incident or hate crime. The guide is divided into three sections: before, during, and after a crisis occurs. Topics include assessing the school climate with an eye towards defusing tension, preventing escalation, and avoiding problems; key points to consider when responding to a bias or hate incident; and addressing long-term planning and capacity building for the future, including development of social and emotional skills.

Keywords: Crisis intervention, Emergencies, Hate crime, Needs assessment, School counseling, School health services, School personnel, School violence

Aquino E, Bristol TE, Crowe V, DesGeorges J, Heinrich P. 2012. Powerful partnerships: A handbook for families and providers working together to improve care. Boston, MA: National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality , 24 pp.

Annotation: This guide is intended to help family members and healthcare professionals who are working together to improve care for children with special healthcare needs. It includes information and guidance on how to get the most out of this potentially powerful partnership between families and health providers. Section one provides a framework for improvement, including an overview of learning collaboratives and a model for improvement; section two serves as a guide for parents; and section three provides guidelines for health professionals.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Collaboration, Families, Health personnel, Health services delivery

Coburn-Snyder H, ed. 2012. Family services school community tool kit [rev. ed.]. New York, NY: Autism Speaks, 106 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit is designed to assist families of children with autism and members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism. It offers an introduction to physical, medical, and other challenges for children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome; information for the many types of school service personnel; educating students with autism; and supporting learning in the student with autism. Resources and appendices include web, print, and video resources.

Keywords: Autism, Children with special health care needs, Community role, Family support services, Resources for professionals, School health, School personnel, Special education, Students

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, School Health Program. 2012. Nebraska school health guidelines = Guidelines for school health services in Nebraska. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services,

Annotation: This website, which presents guidelines for Nebraska schools, focuses on the activities and practices of school nurses and other non-nurse school personnel who provide health services. The site includes information about school health services; school nursing scope and standards; individualized health care plans; the role of the school nurse in special education; school health screening; emergency guidelines; guidelines related to methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus in schools, athletics, and child care; and the Medication Aide Act.

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Keywords: Child care, Emergencies, Guidelines, Individualized health plans, Legislation, Nebraska, School health services, School heath, School nurses, School personnel, Screening, Special education, State programs

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2011. School health guidelines to promote healthy eating and physical activity. MMWR Recommendations and Reports 60(5):1-76,

Annotation: This report synthesizes the scientific evidence and best practices on healthy eating and physical activity into one set of guidelines for schools serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Topics include coordination of school policies and practices; supportive environments; school nutrition services; physical education and physical activity programs; health education; health, mental health, and social services; family and community involvement; school employee wellness; and professional development for school staff members. Each of nine guidelines is accompanied training are also available from the website.

Keywords: Food consumption, Guidelines, Health policy, Health promotion, Physical activity, Physical education, School health education, School health services, School personnel, Schools

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [2010]. Strategic plan: Fiscal years 2010-2015. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 126 pp.

Annotation: This strategic plan for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service' for fiscal years 2010-2015 discusses five strategic goals: (1) strengthen health care; (2) advance scientific knowledge and innovation; (3) advance the health, safety, and well-being of the American people; (4) increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability of DHHS programs; and (5) strengthen the nation's health and human services infrastructure and work force. Each chapter on a specific goal presents strategic goals and objectives for the major functions of DHHS. Primary strategies for accomplishing DHHS's goals are included. The strategic plan for 2022-2026 is published as a Web document.

Keywords: Federal programs, Health, Health agencies, Health care, Health care systems, Health personnel, Health services, Health services delivery, Human services, Safety, Strategic plans, Work force

Machtinger E, Nigrovic PA, Lowe JA, ed. 2010. Spanish for pediatric medicine: A practical communication guide (2nd ed). Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 273 pp.

Annotation: This guide is designed to enhance communication between health care professionals and their Spanish-speaking patients. The guide is a quick reference to help identify and explore medical problems in the setting of well-child care, sick visits, and the emergency room until more formal interpretation services can be arranged. The guide assumes some familiarity with Spanish. Most Spanish questions in the book are phrased using the verb form appropriate both to boys or girls. The questions as they are written can be posed equally to parents about their children and to the children themselves. Because Spanish varies considerably by region, selected vocabulary was selected to be broad enough for recognition across the Americas. The guide is designed to be used with the AAP publication Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision, 3rd ed.

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Keywords: Communication, Health personnel, Health supervision, Medical terminology, Pediatrics, Spanish language materials

U.S. Government Accountability Office. 2010. Oral health: Efforts underway to improve children's access to dental services, but sustained attention needed to address ongoing concerns. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 76 pp.

Annotation: This report examines aspects of children’s access to oral health services. Topics include (1) the extent to which dentists participate in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and federal efforts to help families find participating dentists; (2) differences among states in the provision of oral health services to children enrolled in Medicaid, CHIP, or managed care; (3) federal efforts to improve access for those living in underserved areas; and (4) how states and other countries have used mid-level professionals to improve access.

Keywords: Access to health care, Allied health personnel, Case studies, Children, Children's Health Insurance Program, Health care financing, Low income groups, Medicaid, Oral health, Provider participation

Pew Children's Dental Campaign. 2010. It takes a team: How new dental providers can benefit patients and practices. Washington, DC: Pew Center on the States, 4 items.

Annotation: This report examines the potential effects of dental therapists and hygienist-therapists on the productivity and profits of private dental practices. Contents include scenarios of how types of health professionals could change client capacity and revenues of private practices. Contents include scenarios of how types of health professionals could change client capacity and revenues of private practices. Implications for policy are also discussed. The economic tool – the Productivity and Profit Calculator – used to create the scenarios is provided separately to help advocates, dentists, and policymakers assess the unique variables from their states or communities to better understand the potential effects of adding allied health professionals to the oral health team.

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Keywords: Allied health personnel, Dental hygienists, Dentists, Economics, Independent practice associates, Oral health, Organizational change, Productivity, Work force

Saxton J. 2010. Creating a workforce to support children's mental health. Austin, TX: Texans Care for Children, 10 pp. (Policy briefing paper)

Annotation: This policy brief describes the shortage of child mental health providers in the state of Texas and recommends actions that the state can take to strengthen the workforce and enhance its ability to address children's mental health needs. The brief discusses the need for more mental health professionals (particularly child psychiatrists); the importance of shoring up expertise and cultural competence among pediatricians, primary care providers, and other health professionals; and summarizes current state policies related to children's mental health. The brief also describes promising practices in other states and recommends eight steps that Texas can take to address the mental health needs of its children.

Keywords: Child mental health, Health personnel, Policy, Program improvement, State initiatives, Texas, Work force

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health needs and their families [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 4 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports to children with disabilities and special health care needs and their families, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence in human service settings. The checklist provides concrete examples of the kinds of values and practices that foster such an environment. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing behavioral health services and supports to children, youth, and their families [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 4 pp.

Goode TD. 2009. Promoting cultural diversity and cultural competency: Self-assessment checklist for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings [rev. ed.]. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Center for Child and Human Development, 7 pp.

Annotation: This self-assessment checklist, which is geared for personnel providing services and supports in early intervention and early childhood settings, is designed to heighten the awareness and sensitivity of personnel to the importance of cultural diversity and linguistic competency. The checklist includes questions in the following categories: (1) physical environment, materials, and resources; (2) communication styles; and (3) values and attitudes. Information about how to use the checklist is also provided.

Keywords: Child care, Children with special health care needs, Cultural diversity, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Early intervention, Families, Guidelines, Health personnel, Human services, Questionnaires, Young children

Jaycox L, Langley A, Dean KL. 2009. Support for students exposed to trauma: The SSET program. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, ca. 200 pp.

Annotation: This book presents a program designed for use by school personnel to support students exposed to trauma. It consists of a series of ten lessons providing skill building techniques geared toward changing maladaptive thoughts, promoting positive behaviors, and increasing levels of peer and parent support for affected students. It contains a group leader training manual that defines program concepts, provides information on selecting student participants, scheduling lessons, assuring confidentiality, coordinating with clinical backup, managing difficult situations and issues, and conducting group meetings. A lesson plans and worksheets and materials sections supplies preparation material and plans as well as homework assignments, worksheets, letters to parents, forms, and other program materials.

Keywords: Behavior modification, Curricula, Educational materials, Manuals, Mental health programs, Middle schools, Program descriptions, School age children, School linked programs, School personnel, Trauma, Violence

Hooker C, Holt E, Nissen G. 2008. Infectious diseases in childcare settings and schools: Information for directors, caregivers, parents or guardians, and school health staff (6th ed.). Hopkins, MN: Hennepin County Community Human Services and Public Health Department, 1 v.

Annotation: This manual is intended to inform administrators, child care providers, caregivers, parents and guardians, and school health staff about specific infectious disease problems they may encounter in the child care setting or in schools. The manual provides specific disease prevention and control guidelines that are consistent with the national standards put forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association on 52 diseases that are of concern in child care settings and on 25 diseases that are of concern in schools. Section contents include guidelines for staff and children and the environment, misuse of antibiotics, disease reporting, exposure control and outbreak management, fact sheets, sample letter to healthcare providers or parents and guardians, immunizations, Minnesota laws related to childcare settings, a glossary, references, order forms, and fact sheets for school-aged children.

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Keywords: Child care, Child care workers, Child health, Communicable diseases, Disease transmission, Minnesota, Parents, Prevention, School age children, School health, School personnel, Standards, Young children

Minnesota Head Start Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Hygienists' Association, Apple Tree Dental, and Pfeffer M. 2008. Minnesota community collaborative practice Head Start oral health model: A strong start and guide for the future. Duluth, MN: Minnesota Head Start Association, 4 pp.

Annotation: This document describes an evaluation of Minnesota’s effort to increase Office of Head Start program performance standards compliance related to oral health by expanding the role of allied professionals. The evaluation examined the impact of implementation on Head Start grantees, dentists, and collaborative practice dental hygienists. Contents include information on Head Start program performance standards data in Minnesota compared with national data, a timeline of policies and regulations, evaluation methods, key findings, and conclusions and recommendations.

Keywords: Allied health personnel, Dental hygienists, Head Start, Minnesota, Model programs, Oral health, Preventive health services, Program evaluation, State initiatives, Statistical data, Work force, Young children

Lawrence RS, Gootman JA, Sim LJ, eds.; and Board on Children, Youth, and Families, Committee on Adolescent Health Care Services and Models of Care for Treatment, Prevention, and Healthy Development. 2008. Adolescent health services: Missing opportunities. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 368 pp.

Annotation: This study explores the adolescent health status and adolescent health services in the United States, and recommends research objectives and policy in promotion of healthy adolescent behavior. It explores improving systems of adolescent health services, preparing a workforce to meet the health needs of adolescents, and health insurance and access to adolescent health services.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Health care systems, Health insurance, Health personnel, Prevention programs, Training, Youth services

Family-Professional Partners Institute and Massachusetts Consortium for Child with Special Health Care Needs. 2008. Structure and spark!: Building family-professional partnerships to improve care for children with special health needs. Boston, MA: New England SERVE, 113 pp.

Annotation: This book describes a family-professional partnership network in New England that serves families with children and youth with special health care needs by engaging families with professionals in fields related to the financing and delivery of health care. The book gives a history and description of the network and explains the role of New England SERVE which brokers and serves as the model for these partnerships. It describes planning for partnerships, recruiting the involved organizations and family partners, the roles of and training for the families, and administration and evaluation of the partnership. The book also details the how the network continues after the involvement of the broker ends, the partnership alumni network, the role of an advisory board, and how to replicate the model described in the book. Appendices contain aids for family-professional partnership development. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Families, Guidelines, Health care systems, Model programs, Parent professional relations, Professional personnel, Service coordination

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