Can students without an ISHP attend school?
ISHPs are not mandatory for school attendance however, it is the schools responsibility to provide for the students safety while they are at school. An ISHP assists in the safe and accurate delivery of health care services. If an ISHP is not in place when the student with health care needs attends school, the school is obliged to provide standard emergency care (e.g. treatment for hypo and hyperglycemia). Many students that function independently do not need an ISHP. The nursing diagnosis can be documented on a school health list. It is prudent to have the parent sign a waiver releasing the school of providing health care services and/or supervision.
