Emergency care plan (ECP) definition
Emergency care plan (ECP) means a set of procedural guidelines that provides specific directions about what to do in an emergency. A student with special health care needs may have both an ECP and an individualized health care plan (IHCP). The ECP may be formulated as part of the IHCP. As used in this Part, “emergency care plan (ECP)” shall have the same meaning as “emergency health care plan (EHCP).”
Emergency care plan (ECP) means a set of procedural guidelines that provides specific directions about what to do in a particular emergency situation. A student with special health care needs may have both an ECP and an individualized health care plan (IHCP). The ECP may be formulated as part of the IHCP.
Emergency care plan (ECP). A detailed set of actions needed for an individual student when there is a risk of predictable medical emergency related to his/her chronic condition. The plan is written in ▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ terms to include and share with school staff (such as front office staff, teachers, bus drivers, food services personnel) that may have potential responsibilities in an emergent event for the student. The ECP is sometimes called an emergency action plan. The ALASKA INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTHCARE PLAN – DIABETES (IHP) includes the ECP in the Algorithm page. Glucose Meter: These instruments are also called glucometers, and are used to measure an individual’s blood current glucose level. • Written for each student with a healthcare need that affects or has the potential to affect the student’s safe and optimal school attendance and academic performance. • Developed by the school nurse in collaboration with the student, family, educators, and healthcare providers. • Based on and developed using the nursing process. • Include an emergency care plan (ECP), if needed. • Implemented then evaluated at least yearly to determine need for revision and evidence of desired student outcomes. (citation NASN IHP)