School health services is a "coordinated system that ensures a continuum of care from school to home to community health care provider and back" (Small et al., 1995). Below is information on bloodborne pathogen control, immunizations, medication administration, emergency care, screenings, and student safety.  

Blood-Borne Pathogens and Universal Precautions 

• CDC/NIOSH – Universal Precautions for Preventing Transmission of Blood-Borne Infections 
• DSHS Blood Borne Pathogen Control in Texas Schools 
• U.S. Department of Labor – OHSA, Blood Borne Pathogens 
• U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA, Universal Precautions 

Emergency Care 

• AAP Medical Emergencies Occurring at Schools 
• AED FAQs 
• American Heart Association CPR Guidelines 
• Emergency Management in Texas Schools 
• Texas State AED Laws - Health and Safety Code, CH 779 - Automated External Defibrillators  

Evaluations 

• Guidelines for Physical and Psychological Evaluations 

Immunizations 

• CDC Catch-Up Immunization Schedule 
• CDC Vaccine Information Statements 
• DSHS Exemption Information – School Immunizations 
• DSHS Immunization Requirements in Texas Child-care Facilities, Pre-Kindergarten, Early Childhood Programs, and Elementary and Secondary Schools - Texas Administrative Code, Rule 97.63 
• DSHS Immunizations Program 
• DSHS Texas Laws – School Immunizations 
• DSHS Texas Schools’ Immunization Requirements 

Medication Administration 

• Texas Guide to Medication Administration in the School Setting  
• BON Administration of Medication and Treatments by LVNs 
• NASN Position Statement: Medication Administration 
• TSNO Position Statement: Over-the-Counter Medication Administration 
• Texas Education Code Chapter 22  

School-Based Health Centers 

• Texas Administrative Code, Rule §37.538 

Screenings   

• DSHS Spinal Screening Program  
• TEA FitnessGram® Physical Fitness Assessment 
• TEA: Screening and Treatment for Dyslexia  
• Texas Risk Assessment for Type II Diabetes in Children 

Student Safety   

• Guidelines for Training School Employees Who are Not Licensed Health Care Professionals

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