These Guidelines, developed by Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, provide consistent, evidence-based, best practice guidance for Educators in Early Childhood Services and will help reduce the risk of anaphylaxis. It also aims to provide best practice guidance and associated support documents while supporting children to participate in the full range of service activities.
The Best Practice Guidelines include: Recommendations for Anaphylaxis Management Policy and Plans, Allergy Documentation, Emergency Response, Staff Training, Community and Peer Education, Incident Reporting and more!
The Guidelines can be used when reviewing and updating services policies and procedures and to improve standardisation of anaphylaxis management across Australia.
For more information, please read the following: Best Practice Guidelines For EC Settings





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