Revised January 2021 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Catholic Schools Office, 2021-2022 99b
INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR STUDENTS WITH
FOOD & LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
To be completed by the Parent:
Student Name: Grade:
Allergies to:
Student needs to avoid:
Reaction(s) student has:
Self-Carry permission from physician: NO YES *
*If YES, parent will complete Self-Carry and Self-Administer Epinephrine Auto-Injector agreement.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
OTHER EMERGENCY CONTACTS
PARENT/GUARDIAN:_______________________________
PHONE:___________________________________________
DOCTOR: _________________________________________
PHONE:___________________________________________
NAME:___________________________________________
PHONE:__________________________________________
NAME:___________________________________________
PHONE:__________________________________________
_______________________________ (Student Name) has severe allergies as mentioned above and in the Individualized
Health Care Plan from the physician. I have provided to the school the physician’s medication permission and instructions.
I am requesting these instructions be carried out by the school. I have instructed my child about his/her allergy and how to
avoid exposure to the allergen, care to take if exposure occurs and to tell an adult immediately if they have come in contact
with the allergen or are having a reaction. I will provide the medication with a proper pharmacy label and be aware of the
expiration date to replace the medication. I hereby request the medication specified by the physician be given to the above
named student, and it may be administered by medical or non-medical personnel. I understand 911 is called with the use of
Epinephrine.
Such agreement by the school is adequate consideration of my agreements contained herein. In consideration for the school
agreeing to allow the medication to be given to the student as requested herein, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, its servants, agents, any employees, including, but not limited to the parish, the school,
the principal, and the individuals giving the medication, of and from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising
out of or in any way connected with the giving of the medication or failing to give the medication to the student. Further, for
said consideration, I, on behalf of myself and the other parent of the student, hereby release and waive any and all claims,
demands, or causes of action against the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, its agents, servants, or employees, including,
but not limited to the parish, the school, the principal, and the individual giving or failing to give the medication. It is
mutually understood that the Archdiocese and its employees and affiliates are immune, pursuant to Tex. Educ. Code
§38.215, from suit resulting from any act or failure to act concerning the administration of epinephrine medication under the
individualized health care plan for food and life threatening allergies. Nothing within this Agreement shall be interpreted to
waive this immunity.
Parent Signature: Date:
To be completed by School:
School Nurse/Health Coordinator Signature: Date:
Principal Signature: Date:
Before & After Program Coordinator Signature: Date:
(If applicable)
Teacher notification provided by: Date:
School staff may be notified of the student’s health condition and the treatment plan in case of an emergency.
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MILD SYMPTOMS
FOR MILD SYMPTOMS FROM A SINGLE SYSTEM
AREA, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW
INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR STUDENTS WITH
FOOD & LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
To be completed by the Physician:
Students Name: D.O.B.:
Allergy to:
Weight: lbs. Asthma: * YES (higher risk for a severe reaction) NO
NOTE: Treat the person before calling emergency contacts. The first sign of a reaction can be mild, but symptoms can worsen quickly.
Extremely reactive to the following allergens:
THEREFORE: If checked, give Epinephrine immediately if the allergen was LIKELY eaten, for ANY symptoms.
If checked, give Epinephrine immediately if the allergen was DEFINITELY eaten, even if no symptoms are apparent.
PHYSICIAN SIGNATURE PRINT PHONE NO. DATE
OTHER
Feeling something
bad is about to
happen, anxiety,
confusion
GUT
Repetitive
vomiting, severe
diarrhea
SKIN
Many hives
over body,
widespread
redness
LUNG HEART THROAT MOUTH
Pale or bluish
skin, faintness,
weak pulse,
dizziness
Significant
swelling of
the tongue
or lips
Tight or hoarse
throat, trouble
breathing or
swallowing
1. Antihistamines may be given, if ordered by a
healthcare provider.
2. Stay with the person; ALERT Emergency
Contacts.
3. Watch closely for changes. If symptoms
worsen, give EPINEPHRINE.
SEVERE SYMPTOMS
FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW
Itchy Runny
nose
Sneezing
Itchy mouth
A few hives
Mild itch
Mild
nausea or
discomfort
NOSE
MOUTH
SKIN GUT
MEDICATIONS/DOSES
Epinephrine Brand: _________________________________
Epinephrine Dose: [ ] 0.15 mg IM [ ] 0.3 mg IM
Antihistamine Brand or Generic:
_________________________________________________
Antihistamine Dose: ________________________________
Other (inhaler-bronchodilator if wheezing):
_________________________________________________
May Self-Carry Epinephrine: YES NO
May Self-Administer: YES NO
Physician initial: __________ The above student has
demonstrated the proper use of his/her Epinephrine. I have
instructed the student in the correct and responsible use and
confirm that the student is capable of carrying and
administering the prescribed Epinephrine.
1. INJECT EPINEPHRINE IMMEDIATELY
2. CALL 911. Tell emergency dispatcher the person is
having anaphylaxis and may need epinephrine when
emergency responders arrive.
3. Consider giving additional medications following
epinephrine:
Antihistamine
Inhaler (bronchodilator) if wheezing
4. Lay the person flat, raise legs and keep warm. If breathing is
difficult or they are vomiting, let them sit up or lie on their
side.
5. If symptoms do not improve, or symptoms return, more
doses of epinephrine can be given about 5 minutes or more
after the last dose.
6. Alert Emergency Contacts.
7. Transport patient to ER, even if symptoms resolve
of symptoms
from different
body areas.
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EPIPEN
®
AND EPIPEN JR
®
(EPINEPHRINE) Directions:
1. Remove Auto-Injector from the clear carrier tube.
2. Pull off blue safety release by pulling straight up.
3. Hold orange tip near outer thigh (always apply to thigh)
4. Swing and firmly push orange tip against outer thigh. Hold
on thigh firmly for approximately 3 seconds.
(Count slowly 1, 2, and 3).
5. Remove and massage the injection area for 10 seconds.
6. Call 911 and get emergency medical help right away.
Auvi-Q
(EPINEPHRINE) Directions:
1. Remove the outer case of AUVI-Q. This will
activate the voice instructions.
2. Pull off RED safety guard.
3. Place black end against outer thigh, press
firmly and hold for 5 seconds.
4. Call 911
ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ALL
AUTO-INJECTORS:
1. Do not put your thumb, fingers or hand over the tip of the
auto-injector or inject into any body part other than mid-
outer thigh.
2. If administering to a young child, hold their leg firmly in
place before and during injection to prevent injuries.
3. Epinephrine can be injected through clothing if needed.
4. Call 911 immediately after injection
Adrenaclick
(EPINEPHRINE) Directions:
1. Remove GREY caps labeled “1” and “2”
2. Place RED rounded tip against outer thigh,
press down hard until needle penetrates. Hold
for 10 seconds then remove.
3. Call 911
Source: Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) (WWW.FOODALLERGY.ORG) 5/2014
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SELF-CARRY AND SELF-ADMINISTER EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR AGREEMENT
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
To be completed by the Parent and Student:
Student name: __________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________
Where will student carry Epinephrine auto-injector (required):___________________________________________
An additional Epinephrine auto-injector will be provided to the school and stored with prescribed medication at
specified school location: (required):_______________________________________________________________
STUDENT
I will notify school personnel if I am having more difficulty than usual with my allergies.
I agree to carry my Epinephrine auto injector with me as listed above. If an emergency arises and I am unable to get
to the nurse/school personnel, I will use the Epinephrine auto-injector as prescribed by the physician and then
immediately inform a nurse/school personnel.
I agree to use my Epinephrine auto injector in a responsible manner, in accordance with the physician’s orders. I
understand my life-threatening allergy, exposure, symptoms, and treatment plan reviewed by my physician and
parent(s)/guardian(s) and understand to use my Epinephrine auto-injector only when an emergency arises, as
prescribed by my physician, and I am unable to get to the nurse/school personnel in time.
I agree to never share my Epinephrine auto injector with another person as this is dangerous. If I do this may result in
disciplinary action.
Student Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I agree to see that my child carries his/her Epinephrine auto injector as prescribed, and that it is properly labeled and is not
expired.
I understand that I will provide the school with an additional Epinephrine auto-injector to store at school along with any
prescribed medication(s) from the physician treatment plan.
I have reviewed with my child their life-threatening allergy, exposure, symptoms and treatment plan including the usage of
the self-carry Epinephrine auto injector if an emergency arises.
I agree to regularly review with my child the proper use of his/her Epinephrine auto-injector when at school.
I agree to regularly review the status of my child’s allergies with the physician and to notify the physician when my child
is having more difficulty than usual.
I understand if my child shares medication with other students it may result in disciplinary actions.
My child has demonstrated to his/her physician and the school, nurse, if available, the skill level necessary to self-
administer the prescription medication, including the use of any device required to administer the medication in case an
emergency arises and they are unable to get to a school personnel/nurse.
The self-administration is done in compliance with the prescription or written authorization for my child to self-administer
the medicine while on school property or at a school-related event or activity.
I understand that such self-administration must be done in compliance with the prescription or written instructions of my
child’s physician. Additionally, I have provided a written and signed statement from my child’s physician that states:
1. The student has a life-threatening allergy and is capable of self-administering the prescription medicine;
2. The name and purpose of the medicine; the prescribed dosage of the medicine; the times or circumstances
which the medicine may be administered; and the duration for which the medicine is prescribed.
This is in effect for the current school year only unless revoked by the physician or the student, parent(s)/guardian(s) fails
to meet all the above safety contingencies.
Parent Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________
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