Epi-Pen Administration

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All students requiring an Epi-Pen will be required to have an “Emergency Health Care Plan for Students with Severe Allergies” form completed by the student’s physician and the parent/guardian.  This replaces the physician note and the “Hold Harmless” forms needed for other prescription medications.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking here...

Students may carry their EpiPen on their person, provided the EpiPen Medication Administration Form (Self Administration) has been completed by both the parent/guardian and the healthcare provider.  The student must also demonstrate correct administration technique to the school nurse using an EpiPen trainer.  This form may be accessed by clicking here...

    Parents/guardians of students with severe allergies who require an EpiPen in school to be administered in the event of a life-threatening allergic reaction should be aware of the following policy.

        Due to the current NH State Nursing Law, the school nurse is unable to delegate EpiPen administration to a school staff member in the event of a field trip or the school nurse’s absence.  The parent/guardian (or the nurse at parent/guardian request) may provide this training to administration and willing members of the child’s teaching team. Once training has been completed, the parent/guardian must complete the appropriate forms to delegate this activity to the trained staff members.  The training and delegation forms are good for the current school year.  Please contact your child’s school nurse who will help facilitate a meeting time for the training. This training will provide for your child’s safety in the event of an allergen exposure on a field trip or in the absence of a school nurse in the building.  This training should occur as soon as possible at the beginning of the school year.

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