Diabetes Care Manual

Guidelines for Training School Employees Who are Not Licensed Health Care Professionals (source Texas Diabetes Council)

Diabetes - Implementation of Health & Safety Code Chapter 168

Information, Sample Protocols, Fact Sheets and Training Agendas

Table of Documents

1. Introduction
2. Texas Education Agency Summary of H&S c168 / Diabetes Care
3. Summary of Requirements of H&S c168/ Diabetes Care
4. Administrative Recommendations
   Building Principal's Responsibilities
   Selection Criteria for prospective UDCA
   Qualifications of Trainer of UDCA
   Parameters of the UDCA Training program
5. Guidelines for Implementation
   • Authorization for administration of Diabetes management and care services by UDCA
   • Diabetes management and treatment plan
   • Individualized Health Plan
   • Quick Reference Emergency Plan
     • Transportation/Bus Driver
     • Off-Campus Activity Supervisor
     • Level II Need to Know Personnel
     • Level III Trained UDCA
   • Monthly Blood Sugar Log
   • Level I Information handout on Diabetes for School Personnel
   • Level II Training Sign-in sheet
   • Principal designees for UDCA
   • Level IIIa Training Sign-in sheet
   • Level IIIa Skills Check off
   • Level IIIb Training Sign-in Sheet
   • Level IIIb Skills Check off
6. Training Supplies
7. Resources
   • Diabetes Training Resource List for School Personnel
   • Diabetes Medical Management Plan - ADA IHP
   • Frequently Asked Questions
   • BNE Quick Cards & FAQ's
   • El Paso Diabetes Association - training