enrolling a child who has anaphylaxis/asthmas

[ljackson]

Hi,
Could someone please tell me if I am on the right track with this question? Not sure if I need to add anything further or if any of it needs rewording?

Question: What should happen when enrolling child who has anaphylaxis/asthma or other allergies? Must include information to be collected and how it is communicated to staff)
My answer so far:
When a child has been enrolled at the centre and it is noted on their enrolment form that they have anaphylaxis/asthma or other allergies a staff member (director) should speak with the parents about the triggers for their condition, the signs that they are having a reaction and treatment process. It may be a case that if a child does excessive physical activity they become wheezy and need their ventolin, or a child is anaphalictic to eggs with the first signs of a reactions being that they break out in a rash. In this case you could go over the centres menu with the parents and explain what types of meals that will be provided. From here see if there are any meals that need to be alternated to suit the child or if the parents would like any meals that they have at home included in the menu plan. This information will need to be promptly communicated to all educators (including relief educations), volunteers and also the centres chef. This could be done by holding a brief staff meeting before the child commences at the centre. Also do up a display poster that includes a photo of the child, their allergy and treatment plan. This should then be displayed in each play room, outdoors, kitchen and staff room.
Parents also need to provide the centre with:
* A signed Medical Management Plan from their doctor
* A care plan must be put in place
* An Emergency Action plan that has been developed in consultation with parents and their childs doctor
* An auto-injector or asthma medication for emergency use for their child. These should be checked by staff to make sure they have valid use by dates and stored in the childs room in a place that is secure, dry and cool but can be very easily accessed by educators.

[PK24]

You are on the right track
At my workplace staff are required to read through a child's medical requirements/action plan and sign to say they have read it. This is done as soon as the child is enrolled but before the child even starts.