School Health Services in the Age of AIDS

Supporting Students With Health Needs in Schools: An Overview of Selected Health Conditions

“…Health education must address bereavement issues related to AIDS (Giardina & Psota, 1997). The school staff should receive initial and updated inservice training on HIV, with a focus on universal precautions and confidentiality issues (Lavin, 1994). HIV/AIDS education programs should be implemented in all schools to further the knowledge of students and school staff regarding methods of transmission and methods of prevention (American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Pediatric AIDS, 1998).…”

“…HIV/AIDS education programs should be implemented in all schools to further the knowledge of students and school staff regarding methods of transmission and methods of prevention (American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Pediatric AIDS, 1998). Such training may facilitate the acceptance of students with HIV within schools (Lavin et al, 1994 ).…”

Supporting Students With Health Needs in Schools: An Overview of Selected Health Conditions

“…Additionally, the sharing of such items as razors, toothbrushes, or any other item that might be contaminated with blood or bodily fluids should also not be allowed in school settings (Hale, 1997). Lavin et al (1994) reported that the degree of compliance in schools to universal precautions was variable even though most larger districts had documented procedures and had provided staff training. Barriers to compliance to universal precautions identified included financial constraints, limited access to facilities for hand washing, and unwillingness of school administrators to supply needed gloves and other supplies.…”

“…Confidentiality policies and practices vary across school districts (Lavin et al, 1994). Hale (1997) noted that parents do not have to disclose that a child enrolled in a public school has HIV.…”

“…The school staff should receive initial and updated inservice training on HIV, with a focus on universal precautions and confidentiality issues (Lavin, 1994). HIV/AIDS education programs should be implemented in all schools to further the knowledge of students and school staff regarding methods of transmission and methods of prevention (American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Pediatric AIDS, 1998).…”