I authorize any City of Antioch employee to perform emergency procedures, including assisting with the administration of epi-pens, injections or self- administered medications (whether over the counter or prescription) or any other steps that I have described above to treat any illness, medical condition, allergic reaction, or injuy that my child may experience. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of injury in connection with administration of medication to any minor child. Such risks include, but are not limited to, failing to properly administer the medication, failing to observe side effects, failing to assess and recognize the adverse reaction, failing to assess and/or recognize a medical emergency, and failing to recognize the need to summon emergency medical services.
I hereby authorize City of Antioch employees or staff to assist in the administration of medication on my behalf or allow my child to self-administer (if permitted by my child's physician)the lawfully prescribed Epi-Pen or other medication in the event of an allergic reaction by my child. I acknowledge the assistance in administration of the Epi-Pen or other medication to my child by an individual who is not a nurse or medical professional may be necessary, and I specifically consent to such practice.
I hereby waive any claim for myself, my heirs, executors, assigns or personal representatives that I may have against the city of Antioch, its officals, officers, employees, agents or volunteers, from any and all claims for damages arising out of or in any way connected to the self-administration, assist-in administration, failure to administer or attempt to administr any medcation to my child.I further agree to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Antioch, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, for any claims for damages, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way connected to the self-administration, assist-in-administration, failure to administer or attempt to administer medication to my child. I also give my permission to the City of Antioch staff to contact emergency services or obtain emergency medical treatment if necessary. I agree to be wholly responsible to payment if any and all medical and emegcency services rendered to my child.