Boston Children's Hospital
Community Education Initiative
Resource Library
Welcome to the CEI Resource Library. These resources are geared towards school nurses and the families you work with. Many of these resources were developed in partnership with numerous providers across the Boston Children's Hospital network. Other resources from outside sources that have been recommended by CEI speakers are included as well. We will be updating resources frequently so please check back on a regular basis!
General Resources:
Boston Children's Hospital Health Education Library
Boston Children's Hospital Youtube
Boston Children’s Think First program-children
Boston Children’s Think First program-Teens
Artificial Intelligence in School Nursing - Guide
We Take Care of Each Other (contains 7 modules that are designed to help early education teachers and students better understand and serve the needs of kids with heart defects or other chronic medical conditions, and to help families and young patients to feel validated and welcomed at school)
Condition/Medical Technology Specific Resources:
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Conditions & Treatments
Related Conditions & Treatments | Boston Children's Hospital
Adolescent Substance Use and Addition Program Conditions & Treatments
Related Conditions & Treatments | Boston Children's Hospital
Asthma & Allergy Conditions/Treatments/Videos
Related Conditions & Treatments | Boston Children's Hospital
Videos:
- How to Use a SMART Asthma Inhaler
- How to Use a SMART Inhaler with Spacer and Face Mask
- How to Use a SMART Inhaler with Spacer and Mouthpiece
- How to Clean an Inhaler and Spacer
- How to Use Peak Flow Meter
- How to Use Inhaler with Spacer and Mouthpiece
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How to Use a Diskus Inhaler
- How to Use Inhaler with Space and Face Mask
- How to Use a Nebulizer with Mouthpiece
Central Lines
Videos:
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Central Venous Catheter Care: How to Change the Dressing
- Central Venous Catheter Care: How to Flush a Central Venous Catheter
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Central Venous Catheter Care: How to Prime and Connect IV Tubing
Concussions/Head Injuries
Diabetes
Boston Children's Hospital Diabetes Program Patient Resources
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: English
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: Spanish
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: Creole
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: Portuguese
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: Simplified Chinese
Warning Signs for Type 1 Diabetes: Traditional Chinese
Orthopedics
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Conditions and Treatments.
Related Conditions & Treatments | Boston Children's Hospital
Tracheostomies
Videos:
Additional Resources:
The Power of Care Mapping
Navigating the complexities of healthcare for children with special healthcare needs can often feel like piecing together a vast puzzle. Care Mapping is a family-driven tool that provides a 360-degree view of a child’s care ecosystem, helping others visualize how all the pieces fit together.
Why use a Care Map?
- It identifies all the people and services involved in a child’s life.
- It highlights gaps in care or areas of fragmentation.
- It serves as a powerful communication tool for families when meeting with new providers or school teams.
Cristin Lind is a parent and former Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) fellow who developed a widely recognized care map to illustrate the many components of her own son’s care. Her work remains a gold standard for how families can visualize their journey and advocate for integrated support.
School nurses can use care mapping as a visual roadmap to bridge the gap between a student’s complex medical needs and their academic success, ensuring all teachers and school staff members are aligned and informed on a student’s care.
For more information on care mapping, check out the resources and templates from the Integrated Care Program at Boston Children’s Hospital here:
