Medically Fragile Children. No bargaining unit member, except an employee hired for that purpose, shall be required to provide custodial care or health services or any act or function constituting the practice of medicine, except in an emergency situation. Appropriate training with regard to health-related services required by medically fragile children will be provided to teachers responsible for educational services to such children, but only to the extent that this training is necessary to protect the well being of the child and only to the extent permitted by law.
Medically Fragile Children. Some children have complex medical conditions that require the availability of twenty-four (24) hour, skilled care from a health professional or a specially trained xxxxxx family member. Their conditions may be present all the time or occur frequently. The provision of proper technology, support, and service for these children is critical. If interrupted or denied, the failure to provide immediate health care intervention could result in death. Medically fragile children need quality, safe, loving xxxxxx parents who have the medical skill and understanding to meet both their vital medical needs and nurture their emotional well-being. Xxxxxx parents must also be committed to helping the child’s parents understand the special care needs for their children when they return home or move into a permanent placement.
