Policy 3417 - Catheterization

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

Catheterization is permitted under the following conditions: 

1. A parent, legal 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; 
2. A licensed physician of the student files 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. 
3. A registered nurse provides 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. 
4. A staff member who is authorized to provide for catheterization must receive training from a licensed osteopath, physician, or registered nurse consistent with the rules of the state board of nursing. 

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 as a result of providing written notice in advance to the parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control over the student that catheterization of that student will be discontinued. 

For children classified as handicapped, catheterization will be terminated in accordance with WAC 392-171-521 pertaining to termination of special education and related services. 

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