Healthcare Provider Toolkit

Provider Files

• Healthcare Provider Orders - Healthcare Provider Orders - Injections: Orders to be completed by healthcare provider for student receiving insulin by injection and/or oral medications.
• Healthcare Provider Orders - Pump: Orders to be completed by healthcare provider for student on an insulin pump.
• Algorithms for Blood Glucose Results: To be used by healthcare provider and school nurse to determine actions taken at various blood glucose levels. This algorithm is intended to be used in conjunction with provider order forms.

Provider Resources

• International Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Diabetes: ISPAD is a professional organization whose aims are to promote clinical and basic science, research, education and advocacy in childhood and adolescent diabetes.

Legal Protections, Rights, and Responsibilities

• Federal laws, such as The Americans with Disabilities Act, The Individuals with Disabilities with Education Act (IDEA), The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, provide important legal protections for the rights of students with diabetes.
• Section 504 Plan Sample Provisions: This file contains sample provisions to be included in a child's 504 plan. It can be difficult to think of all of the things a child may need to be safe at school. This document will help a parent or family member decide what to include in their child’s plan.