Epinephrine Policy
and
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan (FARE)

The Bright School recognizes there are students who have allergies that may require the use of Epinephrine (Epi). Such allergies may include but are not limited to certain foods, insects, medications, latex and/or asthma. The following are guidelines for parents and students for the use of Epi during school hours and/or school sponsored activities.

• A list of all student allergies must be submitted to the school at the beginning of the school year.
• A Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan (FARE) is to be filled out for each school year and is to include an updated picture of the student.
• The parent is to supply the school with two forms of Epi (ie...EpiPen, Auvi-Q, or Neffy). Epinephrines will be stored in the child’s classroom and the front office. 
• Per state law, Epinephrine should be brought to school in original, pharmacy labeled container. The Epinephrine type 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 Epi by their physician and parent on a yearly basis.
• Upon use of Auvi-Q and/or EpiPen, 911 (EMS service) will be immediately 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 allergic reaction, use of Auvi-Q or EpiPen, and transportation to an emergency facility. If Neffy is administered, parents will be called by the School Nurse for continued follow-up.

If your child has an anaphylactic reaction please complete the required Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan (FARE) form. This form must be completed by your child's pediatrician or allergist. A new form must be completed at the beginning of each school year. Please make sure to attach a picture of your child to this form before it is submitted. The printed and signed FARE plan along with any epinephrine are to be turned in to Nurse Bonnie on your child's phase in day.

You can access the form here:

FARE Plan