D221 Practice Improvement Plan Proposal (ENHANCING SCHOOL NURSE ROLES IN
EMERGENCY) Western Governors University
Practice Improvement Plan Proposal
Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation
Western Governors University
Instructor Kallie Gatzemier
Glenna Belcher
November 7, 2025
Revised 11/12/25
This proposal addresses the critical need for school nurses in emergency
preparedness planning. It highlights the safety concerns arising from inadequate
nursing coverage in schools, particularly in rural areas, and emphasizes the
importance of funding and training to improve student health outcomes during
crises.
Key Concepts
Emergency Preparedness: The process of planning and training for potential crises
in schools to ensure student safety.
School Nursing: The role of nurses in schools, crucial for managing health
emergencies and chronic conditions among students.
Funding Challenges: The financial barriers that hinder the hiring of school nurses
and the impact on student health services.
Rural Healthcare Access: The unique challenges faced by rural schools in accessing
, emergency medical services and the need for onsite nursing.
Patient Safety Standards: Regulations that guide emergency preparedness in
healthcare settings, emphasizing the need for trained personnel.
Stakeholder Engagement: The importance of involving parents, staff, and
emergency services in developing effective emergency plans.
EMERGENCY) Western Governors University
Practice Improvement Plan Proposal
Organizational Systems and Healthcare Transformation
Western Governors University
Instructor Kallie Gatzemier
Glenna Belcher
November 7, 2025
Revised 11/12/25
This proposal addresses the critical need for school nurses in emergency
preparedness planning. It highlights the safety concerns arising from inadequate
nursing coverage in schools, particularly in rural areas, and emphasizes the
importance of funding and training to improve student health outcomes during
crises.
Key Concepts
Emergency Preparedness: The process of planning and training for potential crises
in schools to ensure student safety.
School Nursing: The role of nurses in schools, crucial for managing health
emergencies and chronic conditions among students.
Funding Challenges: The financial barriers that hinder the hiring of school nurses
and the impact on student health services.
Rural Healthcare Access: The unique challenges faced by rural schools in accessing
, emergency medical services and the need for onsite nursing.
Patient Safety Standards: Regulations that guide emergency preparedness in
healthcare settings, emphasizing the need for trained personnel.
Stakeholder Engagement: The importance of involving parents, staff, and
emergency services in developing effective emergency plans.
