MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPTIC SEIZURES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING/SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE
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A
seizure
disorder
or
epilepsy
is
a
chronic
condition
that
is
characterized
by
recurrent
seizures.
Acute
prolonged
seizures
or
multiple
seizures
in
succession
are
harmful
to
a
student's
health.
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To properly care for a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder in the school setting/School Age Child Care, the following must occur:
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A
Seizure
Plan
of
Care
must
be
completed
yearly
by
a
health
care
provider
(see
Attachment
I).
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The
Seizure
Plan
of
Care
must
be
returned
to
the
school/child
care
contractor
(CCC)
before
the
first
day
of
school.
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Three
staff
members
(excluding
the
school
nurse)
shall
be
trained
on
the
specifics
of
the
student's
Seizure
Plan
of
Care.
- A Medication Authorization form must be completed by the health care provider and parent/guardian prior to school staff/CCC administering medications (see Regulation 757-4, "Administering Medication," Attachment I, Sections A and B). Treatment of seizures may require use of oral or rectal medications, vagal nerve stimulation, or a ventricular shunt (see Attachment II). Prince William County Public Schools personnel/CCC must complete the required Medication Administration course prior to administering any medications.
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A
Seizure
Plan
of
Care
must
be
completed
yearly
by
a
health
care
provider
(see
Attachment
I).
Seizure Action Plan
Administering Rectal Diazepam