Board Policy

BP 5141.25

Students

Anaphylaxis Treatment

The Board of Education recognizes that increasing numbers of children and adults are experiencing severe allergic reactions which require an immediate response in order to sustain life. The Board of Education is aware that some individuals may require emergency intervention including the use of an Epinephrine Auto-injector or other treatment to sustain life. This emergency reaction may occur to previously identified persons as well as unidentified persons.

The Board of Education also recognizes its responsibility to consistently take precautions for the safety of children within the school setting and places a high priority on safety and the prevention of student injury. School staff is responsible for the conduct and safety of students from the time they come under school supervision until they leave school supervision, whether or not on school premises.

Credentialed school nurse(s), with the involvement of designated personnel, shall ensure that proper procedures, protocols, and trainings are established and maintained. These procedures must be reviewed and signed annually by the authorizing physician.

Note: The American Academy of Allergy/Asthma and lmmunology (AAAA1) estimates are that 1-2 percent of the general population is at risk for an anaphylactic reaction.

California School Board Association: Recommended Board Policies

(cf. 3514 -Environmental Safety)

(cf. 3515 -School Safety and Security)

(cf. 5141 -Health Care and Emergendes)

(cf. 5141.1 -Accidents)

(cf. 6114 -Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)

(cf. 6161.3 -Toxic Art Supplies)

(cf. 3530 - Insurance Management)

Legal References:

EDUCATION CODE:

49423.5 Specialized physical health care services

32040 First Kit equipment

44807 Duty of teachers and staff

49341 Need for safety in school science laboratories

512021 Instruction in personal and public health and safety

CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 5:

3051.12 Health and nursing services

5552 Primary supervision

5570 Mien schools shad be open and teachers present

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE: NURSE PRACTICE ACT

2725 Legislative Declaration, Practice of Nursing; Functions

2727.5 Emergency Care; Immunity from Liability, Gross Liability

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE:

24450-24456 Playground safety

GOVERNMENT CODE:

815 Liability for injuries generally. immunity of public entity

35 Conditions of liability

34 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION:

300.13(b)(10)

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: May 24, 2001 Palo Verdes Estates, California