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Procedure for Life-Threatening Health Conditions

A life threatening health condition means a condition that will put the child in danger of death during the school day if a medication or treatment order providing authority to a registered nurse and Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) are not in place.

Following submission of the medication or treatment order, an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) will be developed. Prior to attendance at school, each child with a life-threatening health condition will present a medication or treatment order addressing the condition.

Students who have a life-threatening health condition and no medication or treatment order presented to the school will be excluded from school, to the extent that the district can do so consistent with federal requirements for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

IHPs must be renewed each school year.

Anaphylaxis management at school

Prior to attending school, the parent/guardian will inform the school in writing of the medically diagnosed allergy(ies) and risk of anaphylaxis. Upon receiving the diagnosis, the school nurse will work with the parent/guardian to develop an Individual Health Plan. This plan will be renewed each school year.

  • Epipen order form
  • Request for special diet accommodations
  • Even with the District’s best efforts, staff and parents/guardians need to be aware that it is not possible to achieve a completely allergen-free environment. However, the District will take precautions to reduce the risk of a student having an anaphylactic reaction by developing strategies to minimize the presence of allergens in schools.
  • Board policy on anaphylaxis prevention and response, No. 3420 and 3420P

     

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Diabetes management at school

Prior to attending school, the parent/guardian must collaborate with the District RN to create or renew an Individualized Health Plan (IHP), and to provide the following items:

Seizure Management at school

Prior to attending school, the parent/guardian must collaborate with the District RN to create or renew an Individualized Health Plan (IHP), and to provide the following items

Asthma Management at school

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Asthma needs are assessed on a case-by-case in collaboration with the parent/guardian. For students requiring an IHP, the parent/guardian must collaborate with the District RN to create or renew an Individualized Health Plan (IHP), and to provide the following items:

References: SBLSD Policy No. 3413