The Board will allow students identified to be at risk for an anaphylactic reaction who have received a prescription for said medication to carry epinephrine in the form of the autoinjector at school. A spare autoinjector should be provided for the Health Room in case the student loses, or forgets his/her personal Epinephrine auto-injector.
The Board will allow students to self-administer said medication if the administration of epinephrine becomes necessary as described in the anaphylaxis protocol. Once a student has been identified as having a severe reaction to an allergen, 911 will be called, and your child may be transported to the hospital for continued medical support.
In order for a student to carry and self-administer said medication, the following conditions shall be met:
- Student shall demonstrate to the school nurse his/her knowledge and understanding of anaphylaxis and correct usage of the Epinephrine auto-injector.
- Student shall have written permission from the prescribing physician stating the child has been instructed in, and demonstrates understanding of:
•the events surrounding the need for epinephrine
•the signs and symptoms of allergic reaction
•agrees never to share the Epinephrine auto-injector with another student
•agrees to obtain assistance from the school nurse or another adult immediately by sending for help
•signs the schools agreement form.
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Approved: |
Reviewed: 6/10/19 |
Revised: 5/13/13;8/13/18;7/13/20 |