Vancouver school health manual - Section 14: Children with medical conditions

Role of parents

• Make the school aware of their child’s medical condition and provide updates if this condition changes.
• Assist the school in completing a care plan for their child.
• Provide appropriate medications both for management and emergency and determine a plan with the school about where and how these should be kept and administered.

Role of schools

• Keep a record of students who have identified medical conditions
• Ensure that care plans for students with medical conditions are updated regularly
• Consult with your school’s public health nurse if you have questions about a care plan for a student
• Ensure that appropriate staff are trained for glucagon administration
• Managing low blood sugar poster
• Glucagon Handout for Teachers

Role of VCH

• Act as a resource and consultant regarding complex care plans.
  
• Assist with referrals to appropriate professionals or organizations as needed.

Care plan templates & resources

Asthma care plan
Care plan template - Please use this blank care plan in consultation with parents and health care professionals only.
Diabetes support plan and medical alert information
A Toolkit to Inform on Diabetes in Schools
Guidelines for the care of Students Living with Diabetes at School
Seizure care plan
Ministry of Education - Diabetes resources & support