Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP) Forms

oth. Parents/guardians should request or obtain these completed forms from theirphysician and are required to sign these forms to authorize communication betweenthe healthcare provider’s office and the school. School forms will not automatically besent to the school without the parent/guardian’s request. The forms should then bebrought to the school by the child’s parent/guardian. If another physician’s officeprefers to use his/her own Diabetes Medical Management Plan it must include all ofthe elements in this form. Copies of these forms may be shared electronically or byprinting with any healthcare provider or family. These materials can also be accessedat the following websites:Virginia Diabetes CouncilVirginia Department of Educationwww.virginiadiabetes.orghttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Health/home.htmlForms may be individualized to a specific institution and may be adjusted to reflectpractice patterns of specific providers. Please note that physician authorization fortreatment by trained school designees must be included in the Diabetes MedicalManagement Plan or a separate form must be provided. Healthcare providers andcaregivers should be aware that schools can refuse to provide Diabetes MedicalManagement if proper orders are not on file at the school clinic. Use of prescriptionmedications and equipment by nurses requires orders from a provider licensed in theCommonwealth of Virginia (this includes physicians, nurse practitioners and physicianassistants). Providers may make changes to these orders during the school year andare required to send only the applicable page requiring changes (the entire order set isnot required). A DMMP should be completed at the beginning of each school year orupon new diagnosis of diabetes.C. Part 3. Plan Supplement for Student Wearing Insulin PumpIf the child wears an insulin pump, this supplemental form should be completed by thephysician and parent/guardian. Portions of this form will be completed by theparent/guardian after the healthcare provider initiates the sections requiring orders.This form has been developed to help provide information regarding the child’sproficiency in operating their insulin pump and to provide information on areas ofoperation where they will require assistance or supervision. Parents/guardians arerequired to provide adequate instruction, manuals and supplies to support pumptherapy use in the school.D. Part 4. Permission to Self-CarryIf a child is going to carry and self administer insulin and perform blood glucose checksin the classroom; an “Authorization to Carry and Self-Administer Medication Form” isrecommended and should be completed by the physician, school nurse and theparent/guardian. As explained on the form, the school has the option to revoke thisprivilege if adherence to school rules or guidelines is not demonstrated by the student.This form is not required by law, but serves to inform everyone of expectations andresponsibilities.3