3419 Self-Administration of Asthma and Anaphylaxis Medication

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 students’ 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 competence to possess and self-administer prescribed medications during school and at school sponsored events to the school’s professional registered nurse.

 

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. 

 

Legal Reference:

42 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 Sudents with asthma

RCW 28A.210.380 Anaphylaxis – Policy guidelines –  Procedures – Reports

 

Adoption Date: 11/18/08

Franklin Pierce Schools

Revised: 12/11/12

Classification: Essential