The addition of a section on Epi Pens and Narcan has been added to the existing Health and Wellness policy since schools, including The Academy of Alameda, now carry Narcan, a nasal used as a treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency, and Epi Pens are utilized in cases of anaphylaxis.
Draft Motion: The Academy of Alameda Board of Directors votes to update the heath policy with this approved verbiage.
Emergency Medications on Campus
The Board recognizes the necessity of having emergency medications on campus. Some students have allergies of such severity that they may require an emergency anaphylactic injection during the course of the school day. Additionally there is an overall need to have emergency naloxone or other opioid antagonists on site, within the school in order to prevent opioid related overdose. School staff who volunteer to administer anaphylactic injections or intranasal naloxone shall receive training from qualified medical personnel. They will be authorized to administer the injections or intranasal spray in accordance with administrative regulations and will be afforded appropriate liability protection. Every three years, or sooner as deemed necessary, the executive director or designee shall review with the school nurse the minimum standards of training for the administration of epinephrine auto injectors and naloxone that satisfy legal requirements.
