Guidelines for Mobility Devices During School Hours

Students who require the use of mobility devices (ie. crutches, splints, ect.) must report to the school nurse following injury and/or upon returning to school following a surgical procedure. The student or parent must bring documentation from their healthcare provider that includes the following:

• Diagnosis of condition requiring the support
• Orders for the use of the mobility device
• Documentation that student is adequately trained in the use of the device
• Recommendation for restricted activities pertaining to gym class, recess and/organized sports
• Date that device will no longer be required or when further evaluation is
  scheduled
•  Accommodations (ie. early classroom dismissal, assistance with books, assistance in the hallways between each class, classroom seating assignments)

Additional accommodations to consider discussing with the health care provider include:

• Authorization for medication during school hours
• Ice pack application
• Elevation orders
• Dress code alteration may be implemented based on need and physician/parent permission.