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Managing Diabetes in School

Managing Diabetes in School. The review in January 2013 highlighted the need for a formal school policy. Starting Point. No formal school policy in place Written care plans in place Education for school staff undertaken but recorded in ad hoc manner

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Managing Diabetes in School

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  1. Managing Diabetes in School The review in January 2013 highlighted the need for a formal school policy

  2. Starting Point • No formal school policy in place • Written care plans in place • Education for school staff undertaken but recorded in ad hoc manner • Audit done in Jan 2013 confirmed issues with documentation

  3. Comparing our current practice • We sourced other policies and documents • Local: UHCW policy • National: Essex and Leeds • Supporting children and young people with diabetes, RCN,2009

  4. Actions taken • Developed policy for Mx of DM in school • Identified competencies required by school staff • Method of recording education delivered and achievement of competencies

  5. Implementation of plan • Introduced plan with all children and young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes since January 2013 • Meeting at school with staff and parents to teach competencies under parental and PDSN supervision • Follow up meeting by PDSN with school staff to assess competencies prior to the staff undertaking the care. • Further education offered as required

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