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Rules and policies

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Specialised health procedures

Schools ensure students with specialised health needs, including those requiring specialised health procedures, have access to a reasonable standard of support for their health needs whilst attending school or school-based activities. This means that appropriate health plans are developed and followed for students with specialised health needs, that staff are aware of the student's medical condition and that an appropriate number of staff have been trained to support the student's health condition.

Medication

Schools require medical authorisation from the student's prescribing health practitioner and written instructions from the parent to administer any medication to students (both prescription and non-prescription).

For students with a long term health condition requiring medication, parents need to provide the school with a Request to administer medication at school (PDF, 85 KB) form signed by the prescribing health practitioner.

Every school maintains a minimum of one adrenaline auto-injector and asthma reliever/puffer, stored in the school's/campus first aid kit to provide emergency first aid medication if required.

Contagious conditions

Although there are many infectious diseases that are contagious and require a period of removal (or time out) from school to prevent their spread, not all diseases are covered by the Public Health Act 2005 (Qld). The responsibilities outlined below apply only to the specific conditions which are p​rescribed under the Public Health Act 2005 (Qld). The list of prescribed conditions may change from time to time and it is important to consult with the closest Public Health Unit (PHU) within Queensland Health if concerns are raised by the school community.

If a suspected outbreak of a contagious condition takes place within a school, it is vital that steps are taken by the principal and school staff to protect the health of the school community in a timely manner.

Some medical conditions require a period of removal from school to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among staff and students. A period of removal could apply to either the person with the infection and/or a person exposed to someone with the infection. Queensland Health recommends minimum periods of removal for infectious conditions in the Time out (PDF, 27 KB) poster.

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Last reviewed 12 May 2020
Last updated 12 May 2020