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Types of Individualized Health Care Plans for Students with Type 1 Diabetes
O IHPs – Individualized Health PlansO Emergency Action Plans O Lock DownsO Weather EmergenciesO Evacuations
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IHPs (Individualized Health Plans)
O The planning phase must include the parent, student, teachers/other school personnel, school nurse, and health care provider.
O Must rely heavily on info provided through the DMMP (Diabetes Medical Management Plan).
O Must address all phases of the school day, including bus transportation, field trips, specials classes ( PE, music, art, etc.), any classroom and education accommodations, and extra curricular activities.
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IHPsPLAN OF ACTION MUST BE SPECIFICALLY SPELLED OUT FOR :
OHYPOGLYCEMIA ( LOWS)O HYPERGLYCEMIA (HIGHS)O Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT
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IHPsAn IHP can also include ACTION PLANS FOR:
O LOCK DOWN SITUATIONSO SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCIESO SCHOOL BUILDING EVACUATIONS
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Lock DownsO In a Lock Down – the student will be confined
to the classroom, or the building.
O Actions to plan for during a Lock Down:How will the student access food?
How will the student access the glucometer?How will the student access the insulin?
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Lock DownsO If the student is confined to a classroom – is the
school employee in that classroom trained on how to handle the needs of the student with diabetes?
O How long might the Lock Down continue?O Do you as the designated health care individual in
that building have a means of communication with the classroom where the student is confined?
O Are there extra supplies in the student’s kit, backpack, or classroom?
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WEATHER EMERGENCIESThe same questions will arise for weather emergencies
O How will the student access the needed supplies, medication, and food during a weather emergency?
O The age of the student must be considered in planning for weather emergencies.
O Does the student carry a diabetes care kit, or back pack?
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IHPsO Develop emergency plan and communicate to
school staff, parent, and health care provider.O Collaborate on any needed changes to the IHP
throughout the school year.O The IHP is effective only for the current
school year.O A new IHP, specific to the student must be
developed each year.
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IHPsO A copy of the IHP is available to school staff on
a “need to know” basis. O Confidentiality of the health information is to
be maintained at all times.O Provide the necessary training for all school
staff regarding the DMMP and IHP plan for care.
O Obtain release of medical information permission form.
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