5330.02 - PROCUREMENT AND USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Monroe Local School District

Bylaws & Policies

5330.02 - PROCUREMENT AND USE OF EPINEPHRINE AUTO INJECTORS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

In accordance with state law, the Board of Education shall procure epinephrine auto-injectors ("Epi-Pens") for use in emergency situations. Epinephrine is a prescription drug used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex, and other causes. The Superintendent shall adopt a policy and procedures, alternatively termed "Administrative Guidelines," governing the maintenance and use of Epi-Pens. The Superintendent shall consult with a licensed health professional who is authorized to prescribe drugs ("Prescriber") when developing policy/administrative guidelines.

The Superintendent’s policy/administrative guidelines shall:

	A.	identify the location(s) in each school building where the Epi-Pens shall be stored;

	B.	specify the conditions under which Epi-Pens must be stored, replaced, and disposed of;

	C.	specify the individuals employed by or under contract with the Board, in addition to a licensed school nurse and licensed athletic trainer, who may access and use Epi-Pens in emergency situations;

	D.	specify the training that Board employees or contractors (besides school nurses or athletic trainers) must complete before being authorized to access and use Epi-Pens;

	E.	identify the emergency situations, including when an individual exhibits signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, in which a school nurse, athletic trainer, or other trained employee/contractor may access and use an Epi-Pen;


	F.	specify that assistance from an emergency medical service provider (911) must be requested immediately after an Epi-Pen is used; and

	G.	specify individuals, in addition to students, employees, contractors, and visitors, to whom a dosage of epinephrine may be administered through an Epi-Pen in an emergency situation.

Each Building Principal shall endeavor to maintain at least two (2) Epi-Pens of both prescribed doses in their building. In procuring Epi-Pens, the Board will accept donations of Epi-Pens from wholesale distributors of dangerous drugs or manufacturers of dangerous drugs, as well as donations of money from any person to purchase Epi-Pens. The Superintendent shall report to the Ohio Department of Education ("ODE"), in the form and manner determined by ODE, each procurement of Epi-Pens and each occurrence in which an Epi-Pen is used from District’s supply.

In order to facilitate the use of an Epi-Pen in an emergency situation pursuant to this Policy and AG 5330.02, the Board will procure Epi-Pens by either (1) having a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs, acting in accordance with State laws, personally furnish the Epi-Pens to the District or issue a prescription for them in the name of the District, or (2) having the Superintendent obtain a prescriber-issued protocol that includes definitive order for Epi-Pens and the dosages of epinephrine to be administered through them. If the Superintendent obtains a prescriber-issued protocol, s/he will retain the original protocol and provide a copy of it to each Building Principal of each school at which Epi-Pens are maintained in accordance with this Policy and AG 5330.02.

In accordance with Ohio law, the Board, its members, employees and contractors, and a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs who personally furnishes or prescribes Epi-Pens, consults with the Superintendent, or issues a protocol, shall not be liable in damages in a civil action for injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly arises from an act or omission associated with procuring, maintaining, accessing, or using Epi-Pens in emergency situations as provided for by this policy and AG 5330.02, unless the act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.

R.C. 3313.7110, 4723.483, 4729.01, 4729.51, 4730.432, 4731.96

Adopted 5/16/16
Revised 1/9/17