Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-6.0251 - Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
(1) Definitions.
(a) Self-Administration. Self-administration
shall mean that the student is able to utilize the epinephrine auto-injector in
the manner directed by the licensed healthcare provider without additional
assistance or direction.
(b)
Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a medical term for the life-threatening allergic
reactions that may occur when allergic individuals are exposed to specific
allergens. Anaphylaxis is a collection of symptoms affecting multiple systems
in the body.
(c) Epinephrine
Auto-injector. Epinephrine auto-injector is a prescription medication
(epinephrine) in a specific dose-for-weight device that is packaged for
self-delivery in the event of a life-threatening allergic reaction.
(d) Emergency Action Plan. Emergency action
plan is a child-specific action plan that is developed for an anticipated
health emergency in the school setting. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a
component of the Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) developed in accordance
with Section 1006.062, F.S., and Rule
64F-6.004,
F.A.C.
(2) A written
authorization is required from the physician and parent/guardians for a student
to carry an epinephrine auto-injector and self-administer epinephrine by
auto-injector in accordance with Section
1002.20, F.S.
(3) In accordance with subsection
64F-6.004(4),
F.A.C., the school nurse shall develop an annual IHCP that includes an EAP, in
cooperation with the student, parent/guardians, healthcare provider, and school
personnel for the student with life-threatening allergies.
(4) The IHCP shall include provisions for
child-specific training in accordance with Section
1006.062(4),
F.S., to protect the safety of all students from the misuse or abuse of
auto-injectors. The EAP component shall specify that the emergency number (911)
will be called immediately for an anaphylaxis event and describe a plan of
action if the student is unable to perform self-administration of the
epinephrine auto-injector.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 1002.20(3)(i) FS. Law Implemented 1002.20(3)(i) FS.
New 3-24-08.
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