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Maritimes and Territories
Below are the most recent policies we have available for the Maritime
provinces and the three Territories. If you have an addition to make,
please contact us.
New Brunswick
- Policy 704
New Brunswick's Education Act states that in order for children to
participate in school programs, and attend school, careful attention
must be given to the provision of proper Health Support Services.
Health Support Services are those services that would normally be
rendered at home by the parent or guardian of the student in order
to relieve discomfort, that needs to be provided during school
hours, and, which cannot be given at another time of the day. All
school personnel are impacted under these obligations, and whether
or not a nurse is on the premises, the responsibility remains.
Children with diabetes in this province are considered to require
Essential Routine Services. Parents are required to meet with school
personnel before the beginning of each school year to set or review
the student's care plan and complete the Health Support and Care
Form. In conjunction with the school, they are to participate in a
training session on life-threatening conditions and include teaching
and support staff.
The school district is to designate school personnel other than the
teacher who will be participating in providing routine care
procedures. There must be more than one staff member trained to
provide an alternate person in case of absence or unavailability.
Designated personnel must participate in the meeting with the parent
or guardian in order to get a clear understanding of the student's
needs.
Students are required to wear proper medical identification (such as
Medic Alert). They are also to carry emergency supplies with them at
all times.
Should parents or guardians, following notification, refuse to
participate in developing an individual care plan with the school,
the principal shall:
Send a letter to the parents or guardians reminding them that their
refusal to cooperate appears to be placing the security of the
student at risk, according to their obligation under the Family
Services Act.
To view the policy in its entirety and Health Support and Care Form
go to
http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/704A.pdf
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http://www.gnb.ca/0000/pol/e/704AB.pdf
- The Department of Education has no official
position on the administering of glucagon. Individual school
districts have been handling requests as they are encountered. So
far, it is believed that only one school district has received a
request and they did make arrangements to accommodate. This does not
necessarily mean other districts have not also been approached. May
2003
- NEW
ADDITION:
A Handbook for Type
1 Diabetes in Schools
Newfoundland and Labrador
The Model for Coordination of Services to Children and Youth
provides for the implementation of the Individual Support Services
Plan (ISSP). This document records the strengths, needs, goals, and
objectives as well as the needed supports and services that a child
with diabetes would require.
Please note with changes pending to the structure on school boards
in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador individual board
policies may change.
Please contact your
MHA and the Minister of Education. Let them know that you want a
policy in place for Children with Diabetes in Schools. Ask them to
consider the policy put forward by Diabetes Advocacy as a stepping
stone to create a policy that we can all live with.
- Avalon West School Board
Parents are to sign the "Student Medication Consent and Release
Form" to have medication administered to their child by the school.
They are to provide an emergency contact number. They would also
provide support to the school and participate in parent
advisory/support groups, and assist in school action and
communication plans.
Parents of children with life-threatening medical conditions (such
as diabetes) are expected to teach their children to take
responsibility for precautions and management of their own medical
administration as soon as possible. However, school staff should
never assume that children or teens will always self-administer and
as such, should be cognizant of the medical conditions and the
symptoms of the absence of the medication and act accordingly.
The school should obtain a Sharps container for the disposal of
needles. Needles are to be stored in a locked safe cabinet. One
person should be responsible for administering medication but a
back-up person must also be trained. The school will maintain a
daily log of all medication administered. All teachers working with
the student should be aware of the nature of the medication.
The principal will designate the staff member to administer
medication. He/she will work with parents and arrange for an annual
inservice early in the school year and ensure and all staff,
volunteers, and substitute staff are informed and adequately trained
to deal with responsibilities and emergencies.
The classroom teacher is expected to know the medical condition, the
medication, and procedure for students under care. He/she should
advise the other students of the child's condition in age
appropriate terms. They also may be responsible for administering
medication.
The Community Health Nurse will consult with the school
administration to provide input into program plan development as
well as train and monitor school personnel who perform specific
health related procedures such as injection of medicine during
school hours.
To view the policy and forms go to
http://www.awsb.ca/pubs_policies/gp.htm
- Cormack Trail School Board
Further details are pending. To view the current policy listed go to
http://www.cormacktrail.k12.nf.ca/school_board/policiesmanual/506.htm
Nova Scotia
The injection of medication and procedures other than oral medication
are administered only by a person, other than a teacher, who is either a
health professional or who has been trained to perform the injection or
procedure. In cases where there is a need for a service that has not
already been designated, the matter can be referred by the school board
to the Department of Education for consultation with the Department of
Health.
If a student's health/medical condition is such that it affects
performance on an examination, the school may extend the examination
time, re-schedule the exam, or use other methods of evaluation. In the
case of a student with diabetes, it would be appropriate for the parent
to discuss the student's specific health concerns with a physician and
then consult the child's teacher/school principal to make arrangements
for accommodating the student's special needs.
For further information see the Special Education Policy Manual at
http://www.hrsb.ns.ca/boardservices/rpp/policy/manual/
- Annapolis Valley School Board
Policy 403.10
The principal will provide a staff member and a backup to be trained
and give injections. Parents must sign a release and provide
detailed information regarding their child's care.
View the policy in its entirety at
http://www.avrsb.ednet.ns.ca/board/policyadmin/bp403.pdf
- Strait Regional School Board
While there is no specific policy in place, each school is required
to have a detailed medical plan for children with special needs. It
is to be developed with parents, health care workers, and school
personnel.
Prince Edward Island
There are currently no specific related diabetes policies in place with
either the province of Prince Edward Island or the three school
districts in the province. There are forms relating to the administering
of medication from the Eastern School District that can be view at
http://www.edu.pe.ca/esd/pdf/forms/medasst.pdf
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories has a Departmental Directive on Inclusive
Schooling which states “Inclusive Schooling is a philosophical and
practical educational approach, which strives to respond to individual
students needs, and is intended to ensure equal access for all students
to educational programs offered in regular classroom settings” (February
1993). A student who has medical needs as a part of his/her educational
program is supported through the school administration of the school
he/she attends. The school receives additional funding for supporting
students with special needs. These funds may be used to hire educational
assistants to help meet the medical needs of students in their
classrooms.
Schools also have access to medical support and teaching from the public
health nurses in Yellowknife and the community health nurses in
communities outside Yellowknife. Health professionals often provide the
necessary medical service(s) required for students with severe medical
conditions or provide the training to school personnel who then can
provide the medical support needed.
Policy explained as per Dan Daniels, Assistant Deputy
Minister Education and Culture NWT
Nunavut
There is currently no policy in place relating to diabetes. School staff
would not do injections. Home and Community Care nurses could come to
the school to provide this service if it were required. Issues relating
to diabetes would be looked at on a case by case basis in concert with
the Health Centers.
Information provided by Margaret Joyce, Student
Support Coordinator, Department of Education, Nunavut.
Yukon
No policy available for this Territory at this time.
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