(c) Emergency Care Plan (ECP). An ECP is a child-specific action plan to facilitate quick and appropriate responses for an individual emergency in the school setting. The ECP may be a component of the Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) that is developed consistent with Sections 1002.20(3)(j) and 1006.062(4), F.S. The ECP shall specify when the emergency number (911) will be called and describe a plan of action when the student is unable to self-administer medication or self-manage treatment as prescribed.

The administrative guidelines provide information and guidance for the development of individualized student Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and life-threatening allergies. Guidance includes what information the EAP should have and with whom the EAP should be shared.

This document provides guidelines for school nurses and other assistive personnel to support the health needs of students with diabetes.