First Aid and Illness Assessment

• Treatment following nursing assessment is limited by nursing scope of practice, district policies, department procedures and clinic inventory.

• Students may be returned to class and/or referred for additional treatment outside of the school setting based on assessment.

Medication Administration

• All routine medications should be given at home if possible per recommendations made by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• In instances where the time of day or number of administrations required in the day do not allow for home administration, see your campus nurse for more information on requirements for medication administration at school.

Screening

• State required screenings in school vary by grade level, age and gender.

• Types of screenings your student may receive at school include vision, hearing, spinal, and diabetes risk assessment.

Immunization Review

• Communication and referrals to facilitate district compliance with Texas laws.

Referrals

• Formal or informal recommendations to visit other healthcare providers as needed based on assessments and screenings completed at school.

Individualized Healthcare Plans

• Creation and implementation of a nursing care plan for students with chronic illnesses if indicated.

Consultation, Guidance and Education

• Make recommendations that positively impact the control of communicable disease in the school setting.

• Serve as a resource for students, parents, staff and the community regarding health/medical information.