What should a school district do when they are unable to provide a substitute on a day when the school nurse is ill and unable to provide nursing coverage?

There is a universal shortage of substitute school nurses, so it is a good idea to develop a policy for coverage in the event that a school building does not have a nurse for a day. On the legal front- school nurses are not mandated, so it's not a legal issue that a building does not have a nurse. Things to consider when developing a policy: · The school administrator should be notified as soon as possible that the nurse is out for the day and that there isn't coverage for the school's Health Office.

· The district should consider determining which nurses would act as coverage for which buildings in the event of an emergency or if consultation is needed. Medication administration guidelines must still be adhered to: an unlicensed person may assist a self directed student in taking their dose of medicine, but a nurse must administer medications to all non self-directed students. · Have the policy identify which staff members are trained and willing to administer epinephrine and ... more.

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