Anaphylaxis / Allergic Reaction - Insect
Anson Independent School District
Health Services Department
Parent/Guardian(s)-
For students with medically diagnosed Anaphylaxis an effort to meet student needs and still maintain a safe environment with regard to medications in the school setting, the following procedures have been developed and incorporated into school health services program and must be renewed annually.
Anaphylaxis – Insect Allergic Reaction Action Plan
Parent/Physician Authorization for Self-Administration of Allergic Reaction Medication by a Studentforms (attached) must be completed as follows:
- Completed and signed by student’s physician
- Parent read and signature
- Return to nurse’s office
Each student that has a Anaphylaxis - Insect Action Plan must also have an Emergency Contact Information and Consent (attached) on file in the nurse’s office.
- This information is to be provided by the parent/guardian, including the parent/guardian(s) signature.
Please return all completed documents to the nurse’s office.
All medications and supplies may also be delivered once documents are on file.
- Medications will need to be in original container with prescription label attached.
- Medications, and supplies need to be placed in storage (Ziplock® type) bag with student’s name placed on outside.
- All medications and supplies will need to be picked up on or before the final day of class.
- All unclaimed medications will be discarded at the end of the school year.
- There will be NO medications kept in the clinic through the summer months.
Should you have any questions, I can be reached Monday-Friday 8am-3pm at 823-4475. I appreciate your help in providing the necessary information needed to provide the best possible care to your child.
Thank you,
Michelle Huffaker, RN
Anson ISD Health Services Department
Medically DiagnosedAnaphylaxis / Allergic Reaction – Insect
Emergency Action Plan
Anson Independent School District
Health Services Department
Anaphylaxis Allergy to:
Insect: ______Type of Reaction: □ Breathing Difficulty □ Rash□ Hives
Insect: ______Type of Reaction: □ Breathing Difficulty □ Rash□ Hives
Insect: ______Type of Reaction: □ Breathing Difficulty □ Rash□ Hives
Has Student been diagnosed with Asthma? □ Yes □ No Medication given at school: ______
Symptoms Emergency Treatmentto be completed by PhysicianMild Symptoms (Local reaction)
* Mild skin reactions Hives/Swelling only
in the areas of
allergen contact.
Students with an Epi-pen or history of anaphylaxis must go home
With parental supervision for the remainder of the school day.
SYMPTOMS CAN BECOME MORE SERIOUS VERY QUICKLY OR OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS.
/ »IF STUDENT HAS MILD SYMPTOMS OR INGESTED IS SUSPECTED: CALL 911
- Note time ______and stay with student
- Watch closely for serious symptoms
- Give ______as ordered by physician
- Call parent or emergency contact
- Stay with student until parent or EMS arrives
- Call school nurse
DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911 OR TO GIVE EMERGENCY MEDICATION(S)
SERIOUS SYMPTOMS (Systemic Reaction):- Skin widespread hives and flushing, widespread
- Mouth swelling of the tongue
- Throat itching, or a sense of tightness of the throat,
- Gut vomiting, nausea, cramps, diarrhea
- Lungs repetitive coughing, wheezing, trouble breathing
- Heart rapid heart rate, lightheadness, dizziness, loss of
- Note time ______and stay with student
- Give ______as ordered by physician
- Administer Epi-pen. Follow directions on injection
- Call 911: ask for Advance Life Support for an
- Call parent or emergency contacts
- Call school nurse
********************************************************************************* Section below to be filled out by Parent/Guardian
- A separate current medication permission slip must be completed if medication is part of this plan.
- This “Emergency Action Plan” will be available to staff who work closely with your child.
- I understand that if any changes are needed on this Emergency Action Plan, it is the parent’s responsibility to contact the school nurse.
- This Emergency Action Plan must be signed by both parent/guardian and physician
- My signature below shows I reviewed and agree with this plan.
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Parent Signature Date Physician Signature Date
Medically DiagnosedAnaphylaxis / Allergic Reaction – Insect
Emergency Contact Information and Consent
Anson Independent School District
Health Services Department
Student Name: ______Teacher ______
Student Food Allergies: ______
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Student Medication Allergies: ______
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Grade: ______Male: ___ Female: ___ Date of Birth: ______
Address: ______Home Phone: ______
______Cell Phone: ______
______Emergency No.: ______
Father’s Name: ______Work Phone: ______Cell Phone ______
Mother’s Name: ______Work Phone: ______Cell Phone ______
In case parents can not be reached at time of emergency, please call:
Name: ______Phone: ______
Relationship to student: ______Phone: ______
Name: ______Phone: ______
Relationship to student: ______Phone: ______
Unfortunately, there is always the possibility of an accident occurring to a student at school or while participating in an after-school activity. In case an accident should occur, the school and/or the UIL does not assume responsibility. Nevertheless, if an accident should occur, a discretionary judgment will be made by a school representative in regard to the student’s need for immediate care and treatment. Therefore, I do herby request, authorize, and consent to such care and treatment as may be given to the said student by and physician, trainer, nurse or school representative. As well, I do hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the school and any school representative from any claim by any person whomsoever on account of such care and treatment of the said student.
Between this date and the end of the school year, illness or injury could occur that may limit the student’s participation, I agree to notify the school authorities of such illness or injury.
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Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
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Signature of Parent/GuardianDate
Anaphylaxis / Allergic Reaction – InsectParent/Physician Authorization for Self-Administration of
Allergy Medication By a Student
Anson Independent School District
Health Services Department
Parent Authorization
I have reviewed the attached guidelines and procedures for Self-Administration of Prescription Anaphylaxis Medication by Students; discussed them with my child; and request that my child be able to possess and self-administer his/her prescription anaphylaxis medication while on school property or at a school-related event or activity. I understand that the anaphylaxis medication must be prescribed for my child as indicated on the prescription label, which must be affixed to the medication container (inhaler canister or packaging box). I release the school district and employees of any liability arising from self-administration.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Physician Authorization
The medical history and my examination of ______,
Students Name
indicates that he/she does have anaphylaxis. The student has been educated and is knowledgeable about his/her anaphylaxis and can properly self-administer the prescribed medication and determine its effectiveness.
Name of Medication: ______
Purpose of Medication: ______
Prescribed Dosage: ______
Times at which or circumstances under which the medicine may be administered:
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Period of time for which the medicine has been prescribed:
□ Long Term (chronic condition)
□ Short Term and should be discontinued by ______
Date
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Physician’s Printed Name Physician’s Signature
Office Telephone Number: ______
Diagnosed Medical Condition
Anaphylaxis – Allergic Reaction - Insect
Waiver of Treatment
Anson Independent School District
My child, ______has been medically diagnosed and/or treated
for Anaphylaxis – Allergic Reaction and I have been informed by Anson ISD, school personnel of the requireddocumentation needed to properly treat him / her while at school and/or school related events. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide to the school all needed information and
medication. However, I decline to participate in the requirements. Therefore, I do herby agree
to indemnify and save harmless the Anson ISD and any of its representatives from any liability
arising in the event that my child, listed above, have a Food Sensitivity and/or Allergy-like related episode.
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Parent SignatureDate
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Parent Printed NamePhone Number