[Oz-teachers] Diabetes Policies

[Rod Hysted]

Ta Denise.

Rod

On 11/08/2007, at 12:05 AM, Denise Sweetman wrote:

Hi Rod

Your Ed Dept should have some standard framework for all major  
medical issues. We have kids with asthma plans, epipen allergy plans  
for beestings etc and have had diabetic kids in the past. All conform  
to a plan set by WA Ed Dept and adapted to suit in consultation with  
the parents and dependent on age and level of independence. Generally  
printed out complete with a photo and placed on a notice board in the  
staff room and in the classroom if necessary for relief teachers.

I had a diabetic kid a year or so ago and we had a  plan which  
outlined what his blood sugar levels should be, when he had to test,  
what to do if he was low, emergency contacts of parents, doctor,  
ambulance (if required tell them its a diabetic emergency and they  
give you priority) and the Perth Diabetic clinic at our major  
hospital. All went smoothly even though he was only diagnosed during  
the year - mind you he was a year 7 student and proved to adapt to  
things very well. I also had some emergency food in  a container on  
my desk just in case it was required. Steps might be different with a  
younger student. A private place for testing was something we had to  
think of too - he was given access to the sick room and I asked him  
to report levels to me for the first few weeks.

I can find our plan if you would like but its probably safer to go  
thru what your Central Office requires first.

Let me know if I can help further.

Denise Sweetman


-----Original Message-----
From: oz-teachers-bounces at rite.ed.qut.edu.au [mailto:oz-teachers- 
bounces at rite.ed.qut.edu.au] On Behalf Of Rod Hysted
Sent: Friday, 10 August 2007 5:31 PM
To: Professional community for teachers
Subject: [Oz-teachers] Diabetes Policies

G'day everyone,

Hope you are enjoying the weekend, after a hard weeks work!

I am wondering if anyone would have developed a Diabetes Policy at  
their school.

We have a child with diabetes at school and another one on the way  
next year. We want to ensure we are able to cater for their needs.  
Policy is a good beginning.

TIA

Rod


Rod Hysted
Assistant Principal
Healesville Primary School

View St, Healesville 3777

PO Box 222, Healesville 3777

Phone: 613 5962 4053
Fax: 613 5962 6201



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