Hi,
I have recently stepped into the directors position at my centre after we had a very negative experience with out former director. I was reading through our policy book and noticed we don't have an Anaphylaxis Policy. is anyone able to share a sample of theirs so can have some insight on how to write one for my service? it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Anaphylaxis Policy
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Re: Anaphylaxis Policy
1. Service Management of Medical Conditions
Each service will ensure that:
At least one educator with a current first-aid and CPR qualification, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management training, is in attendance at any place children are being cared for, and immediately available in an emergency, at all times care is being provided by the service. This is in accordance with the requirements of the National Regulations 2011.
All educators shall have access to information about individual children’s medical conditions, medication and management procedures required.
A management plan is clearly displayed for managing emergency situations for children with medical conditions which shall include information about:
- Contact numbers for family, medical practitioner and ambulance;
- Triggers, reactions, warning signs and symptoms of possible emergency
- Instructions on first aid management from the medical practitioner or recognised authority
- Medication requirements, dosage and method of administration
An emergency supply of asthma and anaphylaxis medications are maintained at the Service, stored with a copy of the Emergency Health Management Policy and a copies of Fact Sheet: First Aid Treatment for Asthma, Fact Sheet: First Aid Treatment for Anaphylaxis and Fact Sheet: Seizure First Aid for Epilepsy.
. A first aid qualified staff member, trained in emergency accredited asthma and anaphylaxis management procedures can administer this medication, in accordance with regulation 94 of the National Regulations 2011.
2. Responding to a Health Emergency
If a child who has been diagnosed with a medical condition such as anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes, exhibits symptoms described in their individual medical management plan- as detailed by their parents and medical practitioner- the action response needs to be dutifully carried out.
If a child who has not previously been diagnosed with a medical condition such as anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes is exhibiting symptoms as described in the Information sheet for children with health support needs, ‘000’ will be called and an attempt will be made to contact the parent/guardian, if an emergency first aid response is required.
In the case of a previously undiagnosed child displaying symptoms of anaphylaxis or asthma and the symptoms displayed being so severe that there has not been time to dial for a paramedic and contact the parent/guardian, ventolin or an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen) may be administered to the child without an authorisation. This must be administered by a first aid qualified educator or staff member trained in emergency accredited asthma and anaphylaxis management procedures, prior to dialling ‘000’ and requesting an ambulance.
In the case of a child being taken to hospital, if parents are unable to accompany the child, an educator will accompany the child, provided that the service ratios are still met.
3. Medication Record following a Health Emergency
If asthma or anaphylaxis medication has been administered to a previously undiagnosed child (as per regulation 94 of the National Regulations 2011), written notice must be given to the parent/guardian of the child as soon as practicable via the completion of a Child Care Services Child Incident Form, signed by the responsible person in charge and the parent/guardian and also needs to be recorded on a Medication Administration Form.
Each service will ensure that:
At least one educator with a current first-aid and CPR qualification, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management training, is in attendance at any place children are being cared for, and immediately available in an emergency, at all times care is being provided by the service. This is in accordance with the requirements of the National Regulations 2011.
All educators shall have access to information about individual children’s medical conditions, medication and management procedures required.
A management plan is clearly displayed for managing emergency situations for children with medical conditions which shall include information about:
- Contact numbers for family, medical practitioner and ambulance;
- Triggers, reactions, warning signs and symptoms of possible emergency
- Instructions on first aid management from the medical practitioner or recognised authority
- Medication requirements, dosage and method of administration
An emergency supply of asthma and anaphylaxis medications are maintained at the Service, stored with a copy of the Emergency Health Management Policy and a copies of Fact Sheet: First Aid Treatment for Asthma, Fact Sheet: First Aid Treatment for Anaphylaxis and Fact Sheet: Seizure First Aid for Epilepsy.
. A first aid qualified staff member, trained in emergency accredited asthma and anaphylaxis management procedures can administer this medication, in accordance with regulation 94 of the National Regulations 2011.
2. Responding to a Health Emergency
If a child who has been diagnosed with a medical condition such as anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes, exhibits symptoms described in their individual medical management plan- as detailed by their parents and medical practitioner- the action response needs to be dutifully carried out.
If a child who has not previously been diagnosed with a medical condition such as anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy or diabetes is exhibiting symptoms as described in the Information sheet for children with health support needs, ‘000’ will be called and an attempt will be made to contact the parent/guardian, if an emergency first aid response is required.
In the case of a previously undiagnosed child displaying symptoms of anaphylaxis or asthma and the symptoms displayed being so severe that there has not been time to dial for a paramedic and contact the parent/guardian, ventolin or an adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen) may be administered to the child without an authorisation. This must be administered by a first aid qualified educator or staff member trained in emergency accredited asthma and anaphylaxis management procedures, prior to dialling ‘000’ and requesting an ambulance.
In the case of a child being taken to hospital, if parents are unable to accompany the child, an educator will accompany the child, provided that the service ratios are still met.
3. Medication Record following a Health Emergency
If asthma or anaphylaxis medication has been administered to a previously undiagnosed child (as per regulation 94 of the National Regulations 2011), written notice must be given to the parent/guardian of the child as soon as practicable via the completion of a Child Care Services Child Incident Form, signed by the responsible person in charge and the parent/guardian and also needs to be recorded on a Medication Administration Form.
