JHCD-E2

PRESCRIBED EMERGENCY MEDICATION BY INJECTION

(EPIPEN FOR BEE STING ALLERGY)

Any pupil who is required to take, during the school day, emergency medication for a bee sting by EpiPen injection as prescribed, by a licensed physician shall be assisted by the school nurse or another member of the school staff as designated by the school nurse, and subject to the school district's having received and filed with the student's health record the following:

1. A written statement from the prescribing physician detailing the method of taking, the dosage, and the occasion for taking. This statement shall specifically state that the medication is not routine medication, that the medication is emergency first aid, and that it may be life-saving.

2. A written authorization (request) from the parent or guardian of the pupil, assuming the full responsibility for same, and indicating a desire that the school personnel assist the pupil in the manner set forth in the physician's statement.

a. Any pupil required to take emergency medication will be encouraged to administer the medication to self as directed by the physician and under the supervision of trained personnel.

b. Nurse supervision may be an alternative management plan, if necessary.

3. If emergency medication by injection is administered to a pupil, the pupil shall be immediately referred to a hospital or physician.

Adoption Date: April 8, 1993

Amended: November 9, 1995