Kamloops Public Health Unit

Kamloops Public Health Unit

Nursing Support Services (NSS) facilitates safe, consistent care in the home and school setting. NSS services are provided on a referral basis for children with specific health needs.

NSS services include:

  • Information and consultation for children with specific health complexities
  • Training and delegation of alternate caregivers in the school setting
  • Assessment for the provision of nursing respite hours in the home setting
  • At-home program assessment to support medical and respite benefits to families that qualify
  • School staff education on the administration of seizure rescue medication for specific students (by referral)

View information for parents to support their child with specialized medical needs in the school setting

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