My son has had an IHP since Jr. Kindergarten.  All I've ever seen is Form 536B used.

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ppf/uploads/files/live/100/376.pdf

And one school did not put it in the teachers daybook...until I suggested it.  I completely forgot to mention it to this school, but the form says it is placed there. 

Quote from: SilverLining on October 19, 2012, 09:32:31 AM
Yesterday, ds comes home from school with papers he got from the V.P.

Not only do they now want the two forms I printed off the internet for the doctor to sign....there's a third that they want.  I called the V.P. and he said this third form requires my signature, and they like to have it signed by the doctor but that's not required.

QuoteIn big bold letters at the top it says  Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan:  It has my son's name and picture, lists his allergies and says where his auto-injectors are.

My son does not have asthma, but there is a box they can tick for students that do which says Asthmatic:  Person is at greater risk.  If person is having a reaction and has difficulty breathing, give epinephrine auto-injector before asthma medication.

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A person having an anaphylactic reaction might have ANY of these signs and symptoms:

• Skin: hives, swelling, itching, warmth, redness, rash
• Respiratory (breathing): wheezing, shortness of breath, throat tightness, cough, hoarse voice, chest pain/tightness, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (runny itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing
• Gastrointestinal (stomach) nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
• Cardiovascular (heart): pale/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, dizzy/lightheaded, shock
• Other: anxiety, feeling of "impending doom", headache

Early recognition of symptoms and immediate treatment could save a person's life.
Act quickly. The first signs of a reaction can be mild, but symptoms can get worse very quickly.

~~~

It then gives step by step instructions, a bit more detailed then this, but basically,

• give epinephrine.  Give a second dose in 10-15 minutes or sooner IF the reaction continues or worsens.
• call 9-1-1
• go to hospital even if symptoms mild or have stopped
• call contact person

And numbers are listed.

I've got to say....I'm impressed.  I've never seen a plan like this.  A copy goes in the office, the staff room, and the teacher's daybook.[/list]

That sounds very similar to the form used by our school system.  There's also a separate asthma action plan too.

Yesterday, ds comes home from school with papers he got from the V.P.

Not only do they now want the two forms I printed off the internet for the doctor to sign....there's a third that they want.  I called the V.P. and he said this third form requires my signature, and they like to have it signed by the doctor but that's not required.

QuoteIn big bold letters at the top it says  Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan:  It has my son's name and picture, lists his allergies and says where his auto-injectors are.

My son does not have asthma, but there is a box they can tick for students that do which says Asthmatic:  Person is at greater risk.  If person is having a reaction and has difficulty breathing, give epinephrine auto-injector before asthma medication.

~~

A person having an anaphylactic reaction might have ANY of these signs and symptoms:

• Skin: hives, swelling, itching, warmth, redness, rash
• Respiratory (breathing): wheezing, shortness of breath, throat tightness, cough, hoarse voice, chest pain/tightness, nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (runny itchy nose and watery eyes, sneezing), trouble swallowing
• Gastrointestinal (stomach) nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
• Cardiovascular (heart): pale/blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, dizzy/lightheaded, shock
• Other: anxiety, feeling of "impending doom", headache

Early recognition of symptoms and immediate treatment could save a person's life.
Act quickly. The first signs of a reaction can be mild, but symptoms can get worse very quickly.

~~~

It then gives step by step instructions, a bit more detailed then this, but basically,

• give epinephrine.  Give a second dose in 10-15 minutes or sooner IF the reaction continues or worsens.
• call 9-1-1
• go to hospital even if symptoms mild or have stopped
• call contact person

And numbers are listed.

I've got to say....I'm impressed.  I've never seen a plan like this.  A copy goes in the office, the staff room, and the teacher's daybook.[/list]

I have hope Mookie....I have hope.

What I really liked was when talking one on one....nobody assumed peanut allergy.  I absolutely hate when asking how they deal with allergies they start with "we ban peanuts".

They sound very allergy aware and organized!

I get to the school and the woman has an envelope with the papers for me.  I look through, and there is not one for the doctor to sign.  I ask about it......they don't require doctor signature for epi or OTC.

This guy was standing off to the side, listening to me talk to the three women in the office.  I again tell them, he cannot go to school without the epi, are they POSITIVE these are the only forms required.  Eventually, the guy comes over and introduces himself.  He's my son's VP.  He says, no problem with ds carrying an epi-pen and benedryl.  He talks to ds to make sure he knows what he's allergic to, and which med for what.  (He's 14, and I agree he's ready to take some responsibility wrt to this.   He's always been the one to decide if he needs benedryl because it is not for severe reactions.)  Discussed where spare meds are kept....in office, not locked up.  All staff has some epi training and all can administer it.  Some have more first aid training then others though.

Later, went for meeting in resource room and there was a huge poster about anaphylaxis.

Meeting ended with a treat.  The teacher said we got a peanut-free treat, but I don't have a list of new students allergies yet, is anyone allergic to anything else?  dairy? anything? 

{{{hugs}}}

It sometimes seems everyone is out to get us.

Silver, I'm definitely having a "give me strength moment too".  between the field trip and just finishing the intro to freshman football, I'mweak kneed for sure.  during the summer, they train and coach says you'll be here all day pretty much on M,W,F  don't worry we'll feed you lunch all those days....
sometimes i resent those who dont have to worry about food allergies and i resent the people who are in charge of our kids when they "don't get it". 

As far as tylenol etc in Middle School, we signed a permission form for it to be given by the nurse as well as Tums and something else.  I assume it will be same in hs. 

I will not allow ds to have any medications on his person or in his locker that are not part of his "self carry" because kids can get in big trouble for having them.  Apparently, they do random locker checks and if its in there, its a problem. 

A teacher giving meds, even advil, could lose her job over that.

Elmo has been carrying it too.  But, in high school....I totally get that they don't want kids carrying drugs.  It will still be available to him at the office (provided by me).  I had heard about a girl getting suspended or expelled for taking a BCP at school.  I don't want him in trouble over it.

It's not a life saving med.  So, it's not something I'm fighting for.  I would prefer he have it walking to and from school....but even that isn't worth fighting for.  Going by his history re environmentals, if he's fine when he leaves school, his reaction shouldn't be to bad by the time he gets home.

Helga has benedryl and advil in her backpack.  NOBODY had ever noticed.  Actually now that I say it, Kylar has advil in his too.

Her gr 5 teacher kept advil in her desk for the asking, especially for the girls.  cough cough. 

I hope you got everything!

Ludicrous situation.  I'm glad you spoke with someone who seems to have a clue.  Hopefully you'll get all needed papers when you're at the school. 

I don't even call anymore. It's either email or in person, and this very much includes the allergist's office. His nurse is with it, but his admin staff is atrocious even to other doctors.

The woman I spoke with called me back, probably within a half hour of our original call.

She will have the forms ready for me when I have to go to the school about something else.  She told me where her office is, and that SHE will have the forms for me.  So, I have hope.

No nurses here, which is fine with me.  It's a huge school, and I prefer that most (if not all) staff are epi-trained.  I don't want him sent to an office where the nurse might (or might not) be.

The schools I've dealt with, IHPs seem to be "no biggie".  They are basically JUST authorization for medicine forms.  Some may include other stuff, but that seems to be the basics.  It's all school protocol as far as where meds are, who gives it, etc.  But getting that information is like pulling teeth.  This should not be guarded information.

So...when I go in, I'm going to be pleasant and sweet.  (No reason not to...she is getting me the forms.)  And, I'll ask my questions again.  Where are the spares kept....who can administer.