Medical Alerts and Concussion Information
Supporting Students With Prevalent Medical Conditions
1. Please renew the medical forms for your child each year when you are contacted by the school.
2. The renewal must be completely promply with the beginning of each new school year.
2. Read the Procedures Draft Document for details.
SCOPE:
The support of students with prevalent medical conditions is complex requiring a whole-school approach that promotes, fosters, and maintains healthy and safe learning environments. This prevents a serious challenge for any school attended by students with a prevalent medical condition or conditions. The purpose of Procedure _____ Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions (Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and/or Epilepsy), Student Safety and Welfare, through the provision of directives, strategies, and training details supports for students with prevalent medical conditions. A minimum of training annually is required for all school staff (inclusive of principals), occasional staff and other school board staff who work with children and students with prevalent medical conditions.
2.0 PRINCIPLES:
The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) will communicate, on an annual basis, the policies on supporting children and students with a prevalent medical condition to parent/guardians, school board staff, and others in the community who are in direct contact with students (e.g., food service providers, transportation providers, volunteers). The LDCSB will also make the policies and the Plan of Care templates available on the public website in the language of instruction.
