School Health Services Guidelines

​Table of Contents

A

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/HIV Infection (Revised 2002)

• Asthma, Management of Students with Asthma in School (Revised 2024)

• Anaphylaxis in Schools, Management of (Revised 2023)

• Anaphylaxis, Management of a Student with an Unknown History (2003)

B

• Bloodborne Pathogens Control (Revised 2007)

C

• Certified Nursing Assistant Training Manual (December, 2021)

• Chain of Survival, Emergency Preparedness (2003, Pending Revision)

• Communicable Diseases, Management of ( 2002)

D

• Delegation of Nursing Functions in a School Setting ( 2023)

• Dental Resource Guide (Separate Document (Revised 2003)

• Diabetes in Schools, Management of (May 2017) (DMMP Revised September 2020)

• Do Not Resuscitate - Model Policy (Revised 2006)

• Documentation of School Health Records (Revised 2006)

E

• Emergency Care Guidelines 2nd Edition (updated 2015)

• Emergency Care Guidelines 2nd Edition (spine for the binder)

• Emergency Planning for School Nurses, Model Policy (2006)

H

• Health Suites (See School Health Services: A Facility and Design Guide for School Systems) (2002)

• Hemophilia (2007)

• Hearing Screening Guidelines (2023)

M

• Management of Anaphylaxis in Schools  (Revised 2023)

• Management of Diabetes in Schools (May 2017) (DMMP Revised September 2020)

• Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Schools (June 2019)

• Management of Sickle Cell Disease Video

• Management of Students with Seizures (2023)

• Seizure Action Plan

• Medication in Schools, Administration of (2023)

• Administration of Medical Cannabis in the School Setting (March 2021)

• Medical Cannabis: Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form

• Medical Cannabis: Administration PowerPoint (March 2021)

N

• School Naloxone Administration Policy Development Frequently Asked Questions

• Nursing Appraisal/Assessment of Students with (2023)

O

• Oxygen Dependent Student, Management of the (2002)

P

• Private Duty Nurses (2003)

R

• Records, Retention of School Health (2006)

• Role of the School Nurse in Implementing 504 and Individualized Education Program Plans (2007)

• Role of the School Health Services Staff in Schools (Revised 2006)

S

• School Health Services: A Facility and Design Guide (2002) (separate document)

• Sickle Cell Disease in Schools, Management of (June 2019)

• Sickle Cell Disease Video, Management of

• Students with Seizures, Management of (2023)

  • Seizure Action Plan

• Sun Safety (Revised 2023)

V

• Vision Screening Guidelines (2023)

Contact:

Alicia Mezu, MSN/Ed, BSN, BS, RN
Health Services Specialist, Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch
Office: (410) 767-0353
alicia.mezu@maryland.gov

School Health Services

• School Health Services Homepage

Related Sites

• CDC- Healthy Youth
  
• Center for Health Care in Schools
  
• Center for School Mental Health Assistance
  
• Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids
  
• Immunization Links
  
• Maryland Board of Nursing
  
• Maryland Department of Health (MDH)
  
• Maryland State School Health Council (MSSHC)
  
• National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
  
• Reportable Diseases
  
• Specialized Health Needs Interagency Collaboration (SHNIC)
  
• World Health Organization
  

Publications

• Maryland Student Records Manual 2020
  

SHS Guidelines

• Table of Contents

Medication Technician Training

• Medication Technician Training Overview

Hot Topics for School Nurses

• Hot Topics for School Nurses
  

Forms

• Authorization Forms for the Administration of Medical Cannabis in Schools
  
• Medical Cannabis: Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization Form
  
• Model Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
• Medication Forms
• Record of Physical Exam
• Immunization Form (DHMH 896)
• Blood Lead Testing Certificate
  (fillable form)
  
• Health Screening Form (SR5)
• MSDE Report of Anaphylactic Reaction/Epinephrine Administration
• Naloxone Administration Report Form
  
• Seizure Action Plan