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Send a note home with the student if you have been unable to contact the
sponsor/parent/guardian regarding an illness or injury. Keep a copy of the note
(see SHSM Form H-4-6, Health Referral).
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Respect confidentiality of information obtained from students and families
regarding an illness, injury, diagnosis, or medical treatment.
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Share information with the principal and/or the counselor whenever there is a
risk to the student or a specific law or policy requires such reporting. Such
situations include child abuse or neglect, suicidal thoughts or actions, possession
of controlled substances, assault to others, theft, runaway, etc.
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Refer chronic health problems to the school nurse or to the military community
health nurse when a school nurse is not available.
DO NOT
do any of the following:
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Make a medical or nursing diagnosis, prescribe treatment, or medication.
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Give medical advice.
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Take on the role of a counselor. (Refer student to the appropriate school
personnel: counselor, school psychologist, and school nurse.)
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Give or apply any medication unless all specifications noted above are met.
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Accept medications in containers with alterations made by the
sponsor/parent/guardian on the pharmacy label or on the health care provider’s
written instructions.
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Accept over-the-counter medications that have not been prescribed by a health
care professional for the individual student, or are in a previously opened
container.
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Give care beyond basic first aid for which you have current certification from the
Red Cross.
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Perform any health care procedures for which you would need a RN license to
perform.
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Perform tasks or take responsibilities that will jeopardize the health of others or
your own liability.
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Transport sick or injured students in your privately owned vehicle.
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Disclose student-private decisions to consult with medical providers without
sponsor/parent/guardian knowledge or consent.
For other information on delegation of nursing care se
e Section C: C-5 (Delegation of
Nursing Care).
F-13 Volunteers in the School Health Office
Adult volunteers and student assistants function in a nurse-supervised team
structure within the school setting. Persons serving in a voluntary position are
encouraged to attend a formal preparation by the American Red Cross, complete a
SHSM Form H-11-6 (Confidentiality Statement), and a DD Form 2793 (Volunteer