Many schools have rules about what feeding practices they will allow.Make sure at least two people are trained. Offer to train staff – be it a nurse, nurse assistant or aide on tube feeding your child. Be specific about volume being fed, over what period of time, etc. Write down the instructions for your child’s feeding regimen.If children are active during the school day or receive physical therapy and there is going to be a possibility of sliding on the tummy or similar activities, you may want to consider protecting the tube site with an ace bandage or G-tube protective belt. Ideally, schools should have a trained staff member available to replace the tube immediately.
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It is important for there to be clear directions on who to call (or how to proceed) in the event that this happens. Some will do nothing, while others will call 911 for paramedics. Some schools will have a nurse replace it, but many will not. Make sure you understand the school’s policy. Many schools have strict policies on what they will do if a tube is pulled out. Ensure that tube sites are not touched by students.Make sure that tubing is out of the way during toileting/diaper changes.Clean hands before venting a child or attaching an extension set.Give the school information on safe handling procedures: For additional assistance, see also these guidelines: Resources for the Provision of Nutrition Support to Children in Educational Environments. The IEP or 504 Plan is the appropriate place to describe a child’s tube feeding regime – from how they should be fed at school, be it via their feeding tube or orally. If your child needs assistance during meal-time, even for oral eating, it should be written into their IEP or 504 plan. Most schools will also require a doctor’s note, prescription, or set of instructions. We have detailed information on IEPs and 504 Plans on our Special Education page. But, either way parents must make sure that the protocols they set in place are being followed. Some kids are able to eat orally during their school day.
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