Parents of a student with a known food allergy should contact the school nurse at the start of the school year or as soon as the diagnosis is made. We will discuss the allergy, including symptoms, treatment and any concerns you may have. You will be asked to complete some forms as part of the development of a plan of care for your student. These forms will include an Allergy Action Plan to be signed by the doctor, a Diet Modification Plan also signed by the doctor that will make sure foods containing allergens are not served to your child and a HIPAA form that enables the nurse and doctor to communicate to coordinate care. An individualized plan will be developed for your student and communicated to the appropriate staff.
The Allergy Action Plan will need to be signed at the start of each school year. The Diet Modification Plan can be made permanent and will follow your student throughout their TUSD education. If ordered, an epinephrine autoinjector such as EpiPen or AviQ should be provided to the school health office. Arrangements can also be made for students to carry their autoinjector. Please let me know if your student will ride the school bus.
The Allergy Action Plan will need to be signed at the start of each school year. The Diet Modification Plan can be made permanent and will follow your student throughout their TUSD education. If ordered, an epinephrine autoinjector such as EpiPen or AviQ should be provided to the school health office. Arrangements can also be made for students to carry their autoinjector. Please let me know if your student will ride the school bus.
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The National Association of School Nurses has developed a 3-Part Video Series designed to help create a safer learning environment for students with severe allergies. The three programs are designed to empower parents to partner with their child’s school nurse and create an action plan that promotes allergen avoidance and has a clear course of action when it comes to emergency response.
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Part 1
Partner with your school nurse |
Part 2
Creating a safe environment |
Part 3
Creating an emergency response plan |