W. Va. Code R. § 126-25A-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-25A-7 - Quality Assurance

7.1. In consultation with the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health as outlined in W. Va. Code § 18-5-2(c) and (j), the Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedure Manual for West Virginia Public Schools shall be utilized as the minimum standard for safe practice.

7.1.a. As medical practices change and new technology develop, other valid nursing resources may be used to ensure the standard of practice and safety of student care. The resources may include the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice by Williams and Wilkins and Managing the Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

7.2. The Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedure Manual for West Virginia Public Schools shall be reviewed and revised on a biennial basis or as deemed necessary by the West Virginia Council of School Nurses based on the needs assessments conducted by certified school RNs.

7.3. The Council of School Nurses shall meet at least bi-annually, or more frequently as deemed necessary by the Chair of the Council in consultation with the WVDE, for review of certification and training program(s) regarding school personnel designated to perform basic and/or specialized health care procedures.

7.4. The certified school RN shall participate in continuing education programs, which provide:

7.4.a. training related to new specialized health care procedures; and

7.4.b. staff development applicable to effective school health practice.

7.5. The certified school RN must develop a monitoring system with appropriate time frames to ensure safety and effective monitoring of the assignment and delegation of all basic and/or specialized health care procedures.

7.6. The certified school RN may utilize tele-health to provide school nursing services and consultation for all students, including those with specialized health care needs. Each county should develop procedures/protocols to provide a framework for the use of tele-health to ensure safety and delivery of quality care as permissible with the assistance of modern technology. The decision to utilize tele-health is at the discretion of the certified school RN based on nursing assessment, student needs, accessibility of equipment and services, etc., in collaboration with school administration to support the student and assistive technology during the tele-health session.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-25A-7