Medical Info. for Teachers ??

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

Hi All,

Another quick question for you !

Do you let all staff know of any medical concerns regarding all students ?

Diabetes, Seizures, Allergies, Asthma, etc ??? What about bus drivers ?

With HIPAA and FERPA, I never know what is allowed.

Thanks !

[bergren]

This book goes into great detail of how to comply with HIPAA and FERPA:

Schwab, N. C., Ruben, M., Maire, J. A., Gelfman, M. H. B, Bergren, M. D., Mazyck, D. & Hine, B. (2005). Protecting and sharing student health information: Guidelines for developing school district policies and procedures. Kent, OH: American School Health Association.http://www.ashaweb.org

another resource (I make no royalties)

Bergren, M. D. (2005). HIPAA, FERPA and the privacy of student health information in individual healthcare plans. In Individualized healthcare plans for the school nurse. C. Silkworth, M. Arnold, J. Harrigan, & D. Zaiger (Eds). North Branch, MN: Sunrise River Press. http://www.schoolnursebooks.com