The WSCC Model of Education

Jeanne Shipp lives in Baytown, Texas, and earned a degree in nursing from Lee College before starting her career in the medical field. As a co-founder of Patients ER, Jeanne Shipp presented a $15,000 donation to the Goose Creek school district, which employs the whole school, whole child, whole community (WSCC) model of education.

The WSCC model is an updated version of the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) coordinated school health approach, which consists of eight key components. This new model was created by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) The main focus of the model is on the child, how overall health affects academic achievement, and how the whole community has a role in supporting the school.

One of the main goals of employing WSCC is to highlight the important connection between education and health, and aligning those resources for the betterment of the child. Collaboration between education and health resources can ensure that a child has the best possible cognitive, mental, physical, and social development opportunities.

Schools offer programs that help ensure children have nutritious meals, access to extracurricular activities, and mentorship and guidance along the way.

Benefits of a Freestanding Emergency Center

A healthcare entrepreneur in the Houston area, Jeanne Shipp worked as an emergency room nurse with Bayshore Medical Center and as an administrator with Elite Care Emergency Center. Additionally, Jeanne Shipp co-founded both Patients Emergency Room, LLC, and Hospitality Health ER, privately owned freestanding emergency rooms.

Unlike urgent care centers, which typically provide services similar to a primary care physician’s office, a freestanding emergency center (FEC) is open 24 hours a day. Staffed by emergency-trained physicians at all times, FECs are equipped with advanced medical technology and equipment that can handle all manner of emergencies, as well as a class F pharmacy.

Traditional ERs are known for long wait times, as patients have to depend on multiple departments to perform each service. At a FEC, testing and procedures are all done in one place, helping patients get care more quickly and efficiently. FECs are particularly helpful for patients with conditions such as pneumonia, which require specialized medical attention but do not typically call for admission to a hospital.

Basics of Animal Bites and Wound Care

With an ADN degree in nursing, Jeanne Shipp has extensive experience as an emergency room registered nurse. Currently a Texas-based healthcare entrepreneur, Jeanne Shipp cofounded and oversees a group of freestanding emergency centers in locations ranging from Galveston to Baytown. Some of the common conditions treated at freestanding ERs are cuts and wounds arising from animal bites.

Whether the bite is from a pet, wild animal, or farm animal, the primary concern is infection. Bacteria passed from the animal’s mouth can spread in the human system through the open wound, resulting in pain and tissue damage. Cat bites are particularly dangerous, as their sharp, pointed teeth can cause infections that penetrate deep into the skin. Rabies, a rare infection that can potentially be fatal, can be spread by unvaccinated dogs, as well as skunks, bats, foxes, and raccoons.

It is best to clean any bite that has broken the skin with soap and water, followed by several minutes of rinsing with clean water. Antibiotic creams can help reduce infection risk, as does covering the wound with a sterile bandage. Any large or deep bite should be treated by a medical professional, though even smaller bites may benefit from professional care.

In cases where pain persists for more than 24 hours or there is continued redness, swelling, or wound drainage, it is wise to visit an emergency clinic. Signs of spreading infection to be aware of include tiredness, night sweats, fever, swollen glands, and red streaks extending from the wound area. 

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