Deputy spoke about changes in the provision of medical care to schoolchildren
State Duma Deputy Leonov: Schools to Have Specialist Nurses from September 1
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A new position of specialist nurse capable of replacing a school pediatrician will be introduced in Russian schools from September 1, 2025, and the requirements for equipping medical centers will be modernized. This was reported to RIA Novosti by the head of the State Duma Committee on Healthcare, Sergei Leonov.
According to him, key changes in the organization of medical care in schools and children's camps will come into force on September 1, 2025. In particular, the position of "specialist nurse in providing assistance to students" (or male nurse) will be introduced. Only specialists with higher medical education will be able to occupy it. It is assumed that this measure will compensate for the shortage of doctors. For example, a school pediatrician will be able to be replaced by such a nurse with university training, Leonov explained.
The parliamentarian noted that the standards for equipment at medical centers will be updated at the same time: medical devices for health monitoring are provided for students with disabilities.
In addition, children with chronic diseases registered with the dispensary will be able to receive medications and special nutrition under the supervision of a medical worker of the institution. All points will be unified under the name "medical point". This will allow pediatricians, paramedics and nurses to receive preferential medical experience, he added.
According to Leonov, the innovations will also affect children's camps: for example, they will be required to obtain a license for medical activities if they have full-time medical personnel (exception: tent camps <100>
In addition, children with chronic pathologies will have the right to use personal medical devices (glucometers, speech processors, etc.). The requirements for equipping medical centers will also increase, and all camps are required to equip first aid kits.
As the deputy emphasized, the changes are aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and safety of medical care for children in educational and health institutions.
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