Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1162 - School nursing services
Rule 2. A professional school nursing services program is designed to enhance the educational processes of children and youth through improvement in their health status and contribute to their attainment of greater knowledge in the area of health. A program shall include:
(a) A plan for assessment and evaluation of
the health and developmental status of students.
(b) Interpretation of nursing assessments and
medical evaluations to students, their parents and school personnel while
recognizing and maintaining the confidential nature of the
information.
(c) A plan by which
the health problems that interfere with a student's learning are eliminated,
minimized, or understood.
(d) A
system to make recommendations for modification of the educational program when
student health problems are indicated.
(e) Consultation and recommendation of
resources in areas of health problems and instruction.
(f) Channels for communication between the
school and the home, private physician and health and social agencies in the
community.
(g) Selective health
guidance and counseling according to the needs of students.
(h) A team approach to educational problems
of students, including studies of health problems that may affect their
scholastic attainment.
(i) A plan
for in service education for school personnel including observations of the
health of students, referral systems, and first aid and emergency care
procedures.
(j) A system by which
school personnel may initiate appropriate referral of students.
(k) Policies and procedures enabling school
personnel to comply with established health laws.
(l) Policies and procedures for the
prevention and control of health problems, including communicable
diseases.
(m) Policies and
procedures for the prevention and control of accidents and injuries.
(n) Policies and procedures for maintaining a
healthful school environment.
Notes
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