New Mexico School Health Manual
Supporting school health personnel, administrators, educators, and school communities across New Mexico.
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About the Manual
The New Mexico School Health Manual serves as a comprehensive resource for school nurses,
health assistants, administrators, educators, and community partners across New Mexico.
The manual provides guidance on school health policies, procedures, legal requirements,
best practices, and student support services to help promote safe, healthy learning
environments and support student success.
The manual brings together state statutes, administrative codes, clinical guidance,
health screening requirements, medication administration procedures, emergency preparedness
information, and additional resources used by school health professionals throughout the state.
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Chapter 1
Coordinated School Health Program
Chapter 3
Guidelines for Screenings in Schools
Chapter 4
Guidelines for Students with Special Health Care Needs
Chapter 5
Developing and Using Individualized Health Care Plans
Chapter 6
Medication Administration in the School Setting
Chapter 7
Procedures for Specialized Health Care Services
Chapter 8
New Mexico Emergency Guidelines for Schools
Chapter 10
Communicable Disease Control
Chapter 12
School Wellness Policy
Chapter 15
Standing Orders and Guidelines for the School Nurse
Chapter 16
New Mexico School Health Services Report
Chapter 17
Bloodborne Pathogens – Exposure and Control
Chapter 18
Delegation of Health Services
Chapter 19
Guidelines for Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate Order Policy for the School Setting