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2021 Utah Code
Title 26 - Utah Health Code
Chapter 53 - Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act
Part 4 - Student Injury Evaluation
Section 401 - School nurses evaluating student injuries.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 26-53-401 (2021)
Effective 5/13/2014
26-53-401. School nurses evaluating student injuries.
Amended by Chapter 165, 2014 General Session
26-53-401. School nurses evaluating student injuries.
- (1) A school nurse may assess a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a traumatic head injury during school hours on school property regardless of whether the nurse has received specialized training in the evaluation and management of a concussion.
- (2) A school nurse who does not meet the requirements of Subsections 26-53-301(1)(b)(i) and (1)(b)(ii)(A), but who assesses a child who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or traumatic head injury under Subsection (1):
- (a) shall refer the child to a qualified health care provider who is trained in the evaluation and management of a concussion; and
- (b) may not provide a written statement permitting the child to resume participation in free play or physical education class under Subsection 26-53-301(1)(b)(ii).
- (3) A school nurse shall undergo training in the evaluation and management of a concussion, as funding allows.
Amended by Chapter 165, 2014 General Session
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