1. Parents are alerted to requirements for children with allergies and other medication. Children with Anaphylactic allergies must have medication at school (EPIPEN). It is the parents’ responsibility to verify expiration date / presence of medication each day the child attends.
   
2. Parents must fill out complete Emergency Card information in case of emergency evacuation procedures.
3. Parents must sign authorization form allowing staff to administer medication required.
4. Staff must sign acknowledgement of child’s medical needs and ability to perform appropriate
   treatment.

School Responsibility – all Teachers
The child’s files are read – allergic reaction information, diabetes, etc., are noted and posted in the classroom above the snack preparation area. A box in the Snack / classroom holds the child’s Epipen. The storage space is safe and easily accessible. The child’s name visibly printed on the box. Anaphylactic
Alert Form is placed on the wall above the snack preparation area, as well as a chart noting other food allergies. Names of the children are posted as well. In case of allergic reactions to bee stings, the child’s Epipen will accompany the child outdoors – by the teacher.

1. If an Anaphylactic reaction is noted, the Epipen will be administered by the teacher. If the parent is present, they would be the first person involved.

2. A call is placed to 911, advise them that it is an anaphylactic or severe allergic.

3. Call parents or guardian of child.

4. Make note of Epipen Administration.

5. Transport child to the hospital.

• AVCNS is in close proximity to the Ottawa General Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
• All AVCNS Teachers are current in their St. Johns Ambulance Emergency First Aid & CPR and Anaphylactic procedures

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