Specialized Physical Healthcare Services

Any student with exceptional needs who requires SPHCS (protocols) may be assisted by a credentialed school nurse or qualified designated school personnel provided the latter performs the services under the supervision of a school nurse.

LAUSD has twenty-four (24) standardized procedures authorized for use during school hours
  •  They are necessary during the school day for the child to attend school
  •  They can be learned without requiring prior medical training 
  •  They do not require extensive amounts of time for their administration 
  •  They do not require a physician to administer them

Students who require ongoing assessments or who are ventilator dependent require a licensed health care provider. (See Guidelines for the Licensed Nursing Provider)

The following are required for students with SPHCS to attend school: 
  •  Written authorization(s) from licensed healthcare provider and parent for