Common use of Health Related Services Clause in Contracts

Health Related Services. Bargaining unit employees shall continue to administer medication and perform health related tasks as assigned by the Board. Individual employee preferences shall be considered in making such assignments. The supervisor, in consultation with the school nurse, may delegate student health related tasks (e.g., tube feedings, catheterizing, and other health related procedures) to the assigned employee who shall receive appropriate training and supplies from the school nurse or other appropriate personnel. If the nurse and supervisor believe that the tasks should be reassigned, or the employee is unable or unwilling to perform the assigned tasks, volunteers will be solicited. Where feasible, such tasks will be reassigned for the balance of the school year to a qualified volunteer, provided there is minimal disruption to the building's educational program. If no qualified volunteers are available, a special conference will be held with the supervisor, school nurse, affected employees and a Union representative, to discuss and identify possible solutions. If agreement is not reached an appeal may be made to the Superintendent whose decision shall be from among the identified solutions and is final. Where feasible, such services shall be carried out in the presence of another adult. Except that reasonable effort shall be made so that special toileting, diapering and catheterizing occur either in the presence of another adult or within reasonable proximity of another adult. Upon request of the employee's supervisor, employees shall be provided with copies of documentation authorizing and describing the health related service and providing information about the student's health care provider (including an emergency number if available) that are in the District's possession. Upon request of the employee's supervisor, employees shall be provided with an appropriate protocol for emergency situations. Procedures will also be developed for handling problems that may occur. The procedures will include a protocol for contacting medical personnel, as needed. The Board will continue to provide liability insurance coverage to employees acting within the scope of their employment.