Inhaler and/or Asthma Action Plan
The Bright School recognizes there are students who have allergies and/or asthma that may require the use of an inhaler. The following are guidelines for parents and students for the use of an inhaler during school hours and/or school sponsored activities.
A list of all student allergies, use of inhaler, and/or asthma condition must be submitted to the school at the beginning of the school year.
An Inhaler and/or Asthma Action Plan is to be filled out for each school year and is to include an updated picture of the student, please insert above.
It is required that the parent supply the school with at least one inhaler to be stored in the front office. The student may keep an extra inhaler in his/her backpack. Spacers are encouraged.
The inhaler may not be shared with other students.
Per state law, and medication should be brought to school in original, pharmacy labeled container. The container shall display: student name, prescription number, medication name and dosage, administration route or other directions, date, licensed prescriber's name, and pharmacy name, address, and phone number.
As age appropriate, students should be instructed in the use of their inhaler by their physician and parent on a yearly basis.
Students participating in after school sports/activities are recommended to communicate with their coach/instructor concerning their medical condition and the possible need for use of their inhaler before, during, or after their activity.
In the event of an extreme asthmatic attack in which the student's breathing does not respond to the inhaler, 911 (EMS service) will be called and the student will be transported to a local emergency room for further treatment and observation. Parents will be contacted as soon as possible and informed of student's transportation to an emergency facility.