Section R. 340.1162 - School nursing servicesRule 2. A professional school nursing services program is designed to enhance the educational processes of children and youth through improvement in their health status and contribute to their attainment of greater knowledge in the area of health. A program shall include:
(a) A plan for assessment and evaluation of the health and developmental status of students.(b) Interpretation of nursing assessments and medical evaluations to students, their parents and school personnel while recognizing and maintaining the confidential nature of the information.(c) A plan by which the health problems that interfere with a student's learning are eliminated, minimized, or understood.(d) A system to make recommendations for modification of the educational program when student health problems are indicated.(e) Consultation and recommendation of resources in areas of health problems and instruction.(f) Channels for communication between the school and the home, private physician and health and social agencies in the community.(g) Selective health guidance and counseling according to the needs of students.(h) A team approach to educational problems of students, including studies of health problems that may affect their scholastic attainment.(i) A plan for in service education for school personnel including observations of the health of students, referral systems, and first aid and emergency care procedures.(j) A system by which school personnel may initiate appropriate referral of students.(k) Policies and procedures enabling school personnel to comply with established health laws.(l) Policies and procedures for the prevention and control of health problems, including communicable diseases.(m) Policies and procedures for the prevention and control of accidents and injuries.(n) Policies and procedures for maintaining a healthful school environment.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1162