YACKANDANDAH PRIMARY SCHOOL
ASTHMA POLICY 2011
PURPOSE:
· To ensure duty of care is met with the management of Asthma at Yackandandah Primary School.
GUIDELINES:
1. Assessment and first aid treatment of an asthma attack
A visual display of the 4 step asthma plan will be displayed in the First Aid Room and in first aid kits. This will be a ‘go to’ guide for first aiders in emergencies.
2. The Asthma Emergency kit must include:
· A blue reliever puffer (for example Airomir, Asmol, or Ventolin).
· A spacer device to assist with effective inhalation of the blue reliever medication, for example a Volumatic, Able Spacer or Breath-a-Tech.
· Clear, written instructions on how to use these medications and devices, plus the steps to be taken in treating an acute asthma attack.
· 70% alcohol swabs e.g. Medi-Swab™ to clean devices after use (see Cleaning spacers and puffers in section 4.5.10.3.2).
3. Student Asthma Plans
Every student with asthma attending the school should have a written Asthma Action Plan, ideally completed by their medical/health practitioner, in consultation with the student’s parent/carer. It is the responsibility of parents to provide and update this plan as necessary. The Asthma Foundation provides a School Asthma Action Plan.
4. Training
Staff should be trained in Asthma management as part of their regular First Aid training schedule.
OUTCOMES EXPECTED:
· All staff with a duty of care for the well being of students are trained to be able to manage an asthma emergency.
· Asthma plans and equipment are adequately provided and maintained.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Asthma Policy is the responsibility of the Policy & Communication Sub Committee of the School Council.
ASSOCIATED POLICIES / DOCUMENTS:
· Medications Policy
· Camps & Excursions Policy
· First Aid Policy
· OSHC Policy Document
· Yackandandah Kindergarten Policy Document
· Asthma Foundation: Asthma at School – Notes for school & staff.
REVIEW:
This policy was reviewed in 2015 and is due for further review in 2018.
SAC: Policy\LOTE Policy 2011