3417 - Catheterization Policy

Policy 3417

STUDENTS

Catheterization

The board authorizes that qualified staff provide for clean, intermittent bladder catheterization (CIC) of students or assisted self-catheterization in conformance to rules adopted by the state board of nursing.

Catheterization is permitted under the following conditions:

A. A parent, guardian or other person having legal control over the student files a written, current and unexpired request that the district provide for the catheterization of the student;
B. A licensed physician of the student file a written, current and unexpired request that catheterization of the student be provided for during the hours when school is in session or the hours when the student is under the supervision of school officials;
C. A registered nurse provide written, current and unexpired instructions regarding catheterization which states which staff members are designated to provide for catheterization and a description of the nature and extent of any supervision that is required; and
D. A staff member who is authorized to provide for catheterization must receive training from a registered nurse consistent with the rules of the state board of nursing. Licensed practical nurses are trained to provide catheterization as part of their professional training and are, therefore, exempted from this training requirement.

Employees, except licensed nurses, who have not previously agreed in writing to perform CIC of students as a specific part of their job description may file a written letter of refusal. The employee’s refusal may not serve as grounds for discharge, nonrenewal, or any other action adversely affecting the employee’s employment or contract status.

The district and its staff and the staff member who provides for catheterization in substantial compliance with this policy and the rules of the state board of nursing shall not be liable in any criminal action or for civil damages arising from providing catheterization.  The district may discontinue catheterization service for a student without being liable so long as the affected parent(s) or guardian(s) are given advance oral/written notice.

 

Cross Reference:         Board Policy 2161                  Special Education and Related Services for
                                                                                                Eligible Students                   

 

Legal References:       RCW   28A.210.290               Catheterization of School Students –
                                                                                                Immunity from liability        

                                      RCW   28A.210.225               Provision of health services in public and
                                                                                              private schools—Employee job description

                                     RCW   28A.210.280               Catheterization of public and private school
                                                                                                students

                                     WAC   246-839-820                Provision for Clean, Intermittent
                                                                                                Catheterization in schools

 

Adoption Date:           October 10, 2017