OBJECTIVES

PROCEDURES

DOCUMENTATION

FORMS

ALLERGIC REACTIONS

MEDICATION ERRORS

REASONS FOR CONTACT

FIELD TRIP PROCEDURES

DISPOSAL OF MEDICATIONS

STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

STUDENTS WITH HYPERSENSITIVITY TO INSECT BITES OR FOOD

STUDENTS WITH DIABETES

ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO MEDICATIONS

• Carefully observe the student for adverse reactions after student has taken the medication.

• An allergic reaction to medication can happen at any time, no matter how long the child has been taking the medication. Call the parent and/or healthcare provider immediately. Notify principal. Stay with the child until help arrives or symptoms improve.

• The most common allergic symptoms are rash, itching, swelling, and breathing problems. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, behavioral changes, or bluish color of the skin can also be indicative of an adverse reaction to a medication.

• If a student is taken to the hospital emergency room, send the medicine container and emergency information card with the person accompanying the child.

• Call 911 immediately for signs of a severe allergic reaction i.e. difficulty breathing, tongue and/or facial swelling, difficulty swallowing.

• Notify the student’s parent.

• Notify the student’s healthcare provider.

• Notify the principal and the Risk Management Department.

• Document the occurrence on the back of the Student Medical Log.