As of September 18, 2023, Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School has adopted a policy allowing the availability of stock epinephrine in the health suite for use in the event of an anaphylactic emergency.  This epinephrine is for emergency use during normal school days and is not dependent on allergy history.  It is not available outside of normal school hours or on field trips.  Students with a known history of severe allergies are still expected to maintain emergency action plans, medical orders, and have their own supply of emergency medication. 

This policy allows our school to maintain epinephrine autoinjectors in the health suite for emergency use during school days for students without a history of known allergies but who may have a sudden, unexpected severe allergic reaction. 

All faculty and staff are in-serviced by me on the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the use of Epinephrine autoinjectors including EpiPen and Auvi-Q annually.

An Emergency Card has been made for all students with allergies requiring EpiPens for quick reference if the EpiPen is needed.  This Card has the child's name, date of birth, parent/guardian contact information, specific allergies, and order for EpiPen.

A Medical Alert has been added to these students for all teachers to see in Power School so that all faculty is aware of students with severe allergy conditions.

All students with EpiPens must have a Medication Administration Form completed and signed by the physician and the parent/guardian.