193029 Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) Affiliated Programs

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Community Health and Preventions School Health Services (SHS) Unit is seeking applications from all schools in Massachusetts for the Comprehensive School Health Service Affiliated Programs. The proposed Comprehensive School Health Services (CSHS) Programs (formerly Essential School Health Services) are intended to provide additional support to the existing required baseline of school health services through a multi-disciplinary approach that supports the delivery of quality, comprehensive health services in all school districts. The goal of the CSHS Affiliated Programs is to build on existing infrastructure to provide all school-aged children access to a quality school health program that is managed by a qualified school nurse manager. This program will provide access to clinical consultation and professional development through both regional and statewide programs in order to improve clinical school nursing practice and address health disparities and racial