This document discusses improving access to asthma medications for students in schools. It identifies key issues like many students not being able to self-carry or administer medications due to various barriers. A survey found that while state laws have improved, some school policies and personnel attitudes still limit optimal access. The document recommends raising awareness, improving engagement among schools, families and doctors, standardizing student assessments, and ensuring backup medications are available to better manage students' asthma at school.
Four of the six New England states made the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's Honor Roll for their policies around asthma medication, awareness, and school environment. All states allow students to carry and self-administer prescribed asthma medication and have backup medication policies. Asthma action plans are used to allow schools to dispense medication and emergency asthma protocols are in place. Only Connecticut and Maine mandate indoor air quality management policies in all schools, while the other states require various components like HVAC inspections and integrated pest management.
This document summarizes a conference on promoting healthy school environments and improved asthma control in New England schools. It discusses initiatives and policies in several New England states aimed at improving indoor air quality and reducing asthma in schools. These include Connecticut's multi-agency strategy for assessing and improving school indoor environments, Massachusetts' efforts to integrate environmental health into school wellness policies, and a green cleaning purchasing contract implemented by the state of Massachusetts. The document also provides an overview of the Tools for Schools program and its implementation in Connecticut schools.
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This document discusses improving access to asthma medications for students in schools. It identifies key issues like many students not being able to self-carry or administer medications due to various barriers. A survey found that while state laws have improved, some school policies and personnel attitudes still limit optimal access. The document recommends raising awareness, improving engagement among schools, families and doctors, standardizing student assessments, and ensuring backup medications are available to better manage students' asthma at school.
Four of the six New England states made the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's Honor Roll for their policies around asthma medication, awareness, and school environment. All states allow students to carry and self-administer prescribed asthma medication and have backup medication policies. Asthma action plans are used to allow schools to dispense medication and emergency asthma protocols are in place. Only Connecticut and Maine mandate indoor air quality management policies in all schools, while the other states require various components like HVAC inspections and integrated pest management.
This document summarizes a conference on promoting healthy school environments and improved asthma control in New England schools. It discusses initiatives and policies in several New England states aimed at improving indoor air quality and reducing asthma in schools. These include Connecticut's multi-agency strategy for assessing and improving school indoor environments, Massachusetts' efforts to integrate environmental health into school wellness policies, and a green cleaning purchasing contract implemented by the state of Massachusetts. The document also provides an overview of the Tools for Schools program and its implementation in Connecticut schools.
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Johnson Controls has opened a new 30,000 square-foot HVAC training facility in Oklahoma City that features two classrooms and two extensive training labs for commercial and residential HVAC training through both remote and hands-on classes, including virtual reality training.
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ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab reveals first market research project resultsMaryland Plumber
The ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab revealed results from its first market research project at the American Supply Association's recent NETWORK2020 Virtual event. ASA Vice President of Innovation Beth Ladd provided attendees an overview of the lab's purpose and goals, both short and long-term. With help from D.NEXT team members, Ladd unveiled findings from the lab's first research project.
The American Supply Association announced a new partnership with alliantgroup, a Houston, Texas-based company. The ASA welcomes alliantgroup as its newest association partner. This partnership will allow the ASA to collaborate with alliantgroup.
Northeastern Supply to open new Virginia locationMaryland Plumber
Northeastern Supply, a Baltimore-based distributor, will open its 36th location this month in Virginia. The company distributes plumbing, heating, and cooling products. The new branch expands Northeastern Supply's geographic reach on the East Coast.
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AD Decorative Brands held its 2020 annual meeting virtually from November 17-19 due to the pandemic, with a record-breaking 175 attendees from 66 member companies and suppliers connecting online to network and strengthen relationships.
Watts launches resources for plumbing beginners and prosMaryland Plumber
Watts has launched a new webpage called the Backflow Hub to provide plumbing resources for both beginners and experienced professionals. The Backflow Hub allows plumbers to stay informed on complex modern plumbing systems through content created by Watts' backflow prevention experts. Resources on the Backflow Hub are intended to educate plumbers of all experience levels.
1. Restroom cleaning tips for healthier schools
A recent survey of high school students shows that, when it comes to school restrooms, there’s room
for improvement. One-half of students rate their schools’ bathroom facilities as fair or poor – an
unwelcome increase of five percentage points since 2019. Only 18% view them as excellent or very
good.