Immunizations
- Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition (Exiting CDE)
- Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: Immunization Program (Childhood, Schools and College) (Exiting CDE)
- CDPHE Annual Immunization Survey Guidance (PDF)
- National Network for Immunization Information (Exiting CDE)
- Pertussis Information and Guidelines for Schools (PDF)
- Obtaining Military IZ Records
- 2013-14 Parent Immunization Letter
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
- CDPHE Rules and Regulations Governing Schools
- Nuisance Conditions
- Reportable Diseases
- Report Directly to Local/County Health Department
- Infectious Disease School Guidelines (provides guidelines on reporting)
- Health Topics A to Z
- HIV/AIDS: Sample Policy from Colorado Association of School Boards (PDF)
Screenings
- Focus on Mass Screening (PDF)
- Required Screenings
- Vision Screening Guidelines (PDF)
- Hearing (PDF)
- Developmental - Child Find
- Optional
- Head Lice
- Scoliosis
- Dental
- Heights, Weights, and Body Mass Index
- Blood Pressure
- Overweight Children and Adolescents: Screen, Assess, and Manage
Emergency Care/Disaster Planning
- Emergency Guidelines for Schools (PDF)
- Guideline for Education Pandemic Readiness (PDF)
- Crisis Response
- U.S. Department of Education Crisis Guide for Schools and Communities (PDF)
- Disaster Preparedness Resources
- School Violence, Bullying and Prevention
- Resources for Dealing with Traumatic Events in Schools (PDF)
- CPR/AED
- CPR Directives - Colorado Law (PDF)
- NASN National Position Statement: DNAR (Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate) (2012)
- Colorado Good Samaritan Act for CPR and AED
- American Academy of Pediatrics Position Statement - AED
- AED Implementation Guide - American Heart Association
- American Heart Association AED Resources
- School Medical Emergency Response Plan (MERP) (DOC)
Student Safety
- National Education Association: School Safety
- Keep Schools Safe
- Denver Public Schools: Risk Management
- Safe Playgrounds
- School Violence, Bullying and Prevention
- Positive Behavior Support
- Bullying: Children's Safety Network
- The School Nurse Role in Emergency Response
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Connections
- CDPHE Child Care
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities
- Infectious Disease in Child Care Settings (PDF)
- School Nursing in Child Care Settings: CDE Guidelines (PDF)
- Universal Precautions for Child Care Settings (PDF) coming in 2014
- National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
- Colorado Rules and Regulations in Child Care
