Common use of MEDICALLY FRAGILE STUDENTS Clause in Contracts

MEDICALLY FRAGILE STUDENTS. 1. Prior to any bargaining unit member performing health care related services to students required by an IEPC, written authorization signed by a licensed physician and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be received by the District and available to the bargaining unit member. Such authorization should include specific health care related procedures that are to be performed, the underlying condition calling for such services and the specific conditions under which the services are to be provided. (See Appendix B) 2. Any bargaining unit member who has a medically fragile student assigned to him/her will be trained by licensed medical personnel in conjunction with the child’s parent to handle the student’s special health care needs. 3. The District agrees to supply the bargaining unit member with the necessary communication equipment to allow direct communication with appropriate licensed medical personnel (i.e., portable phone, etc.). 4. Any bargaining unit member working with any school student is covered as an agent for the school under the Board’s liability policy in the amount of $3,000,000. The insurance shall specifically cover personal liability for the employee(s) providing such services. The Association will be provided a copy of the policy and any applicable riders annually upon request. 5. The employee shall not be required to provide any supplies or equipment necessary for the services to medically fragile students. 6. If the preceding five steps are not followed, the bargaining unit member has the right to refuse to perform the health care procedures requested. The employee shall promptly notify, in person, a responsible administrator if he/she cannot perform the required procedures. Such notice should be as far in advance as possible.