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3419 Self Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF ASTHMA AND  ANAPHYLAXIS MEDICATIONS

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that may involve systems of the entire body. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical treatment and follow-up care by an allergist/immunologist. 

It is the policy of the board of directors that students with asthma or anaphylaxis are afforded the opportunity to self-administer prescribed medications. The student’s parent or guardian will submit a written request and other documentation required by the school. The student’s prescribing health care provider must provide a written treatment plan.

The student must demonstrate to the school’s professional registered nurse that the student is competent to possess and self-administer prescribed medications during school and at school sponsored events.

The superintendent will establish procedures that implement this policy and follow emergency rescue procedures outlined in the most recent edition of AMES:  Asthma Management in Educational Settings, in cases of suspected asthma and the emergency rescue procedures outlined in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Guidelines for the Care of Students with Anaphylaxis (2009) in cases of suspected anaphylaxis.

 

Cross References:   Policy 3420

Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response

   3416

Medication at School

2162

Education of Students With Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

2161

Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students
   
     

 

Legal References:      2 U.S.C. 280    Public Health Service Act

             42 U.S.C. 12212 Section 512 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

            34 CFR Part 104 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

                   RCW 28A.210.370

Students with Asthma

                  RCW 28A.210.310

        Anaphylaxis-Policy guidelines-Procedures-Reports
   
     

 

Management Resources:

OSPI, March 2009, Guidelines for the Care of Students with Anaphylaxis
 

2012 - August Issue
 

2009 - February Issue
   

 

Adoption Date:  09.05.17
Stanwood-Camano School District