School-Day Medical Supply Checklist.

A personalized printable checklist for children with special healthcare needs

The first few weeks of school can reveal supplies or planning needs you didn’t anticipate. Select the types of supplies your child uses, and we’ll create a checklist you can print and use throughout the school year.

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What type of care does your child need

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INCONTINENCE

CATHETER

ENTERAL NUTRITION

OSTOMY

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What situations should we include?

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Everyday school days

Field trips & off-campus activities

After-school activities

Backup & unexpected needs

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My Child's School-Day Supply Plan

A simple planning checklist for children with special healthcare needs.

Child and School Information

Child’s Name

School

Teacher / Classroom

School Nurse / Caregiver

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General Preparation

  • My child’s supplies are organized and ready for school
  • I know where my child’s supplies will be stored
  • Important contact information is current
  • The school has the information or documentation required for my child’s care
  • I know who to contact if questions or concerns come up about my child’s supplies or care

Incontinence Supplies

Supplies to have available

  • Diapers
  • Pull-ups
  • Underpads, if needed
  • Wipes
  • Other changing supplies
  • Extra clothing

Typical number of changes during the school day: __________

Backup changes available: __________

Planning

  • My child’s current size still fits properly
  • The product provides the protection my child needs during the school day

Catheters Supplies

Supplies to have available

  • Urinary catheters
  • Lubricant, if needed
  • Closed-system catheter supplies, if used
  • Disposal supplies
  • Other catheter supplies

Typical number of catheterizations during the school day: __________

Backup catheter supplies available: __________

Planning

  • The catheter supplies at school match my child’s current care plan

Enteral Nutrition Supplies

Supplies to have available

  • Formula
  • Feeding bags
  • Feeding pump
  • Syringes
  • Extension sets, if used
  • Other feeding tube supplies

Typical number of feedings during the school day: __________

Typical amount of formula needed at school: __________

Backup feeding supplies available: __________________

Planning

  • The formula and feeding supplies at school match my child’s current care plan
  • The pump and necessary accessories are available, if used

Ostomy

Supplies to have available

  • Ostomy pouches
  • Skin barriers
  • Accessories, if used
  • Extra clothing
  • Other ostomy supplies

Typical number of pouch changes during the school day: __________

Backup ostomy supplies available: __________

Planning

  • The ostomy supplies at school match my child’s current care needs

Everyday School Days

  • Today’s supplies are packed and ready
  • My child has access to the supplies they need during the school day

Field Trips & Off-Campus Activities

  • All supplies needed for the outing are packed
  • Extra supplies are included for unexpected needs
  • Supplies will be accessible when my child needs them
  • A responsible caregiver/staff member knows where the supplies are and what is needed

Where will supplies be kept during the outing?

After School Activities

  • Supplies needed for the extended day are available
  • Supplies can be accessed when my child needs them
  • I have considered how a longer or different schedule may affect my child’s usual routine

Backup and Unexpected Needs

  • I know where backup supplies are kept
  • Used backup supplies are replaced when needed
  • I know who to contact if my child’s supplies run low or an unexpected need arises