[NYSRPS Member] EPI Pen

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In a message dated 2/7/2008 8:57:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
Daryl.Willenbrink at omr.state.ny.us writes:

So many  different methods?  At my state operated agency only a nurse 
or the  individual (if capable) and or a Medication Certified employee 
may  administer an Epi Pen.  Why?  Because it is a perscribed  
medication.  Additionally, the nurse will keep the med locked up  
until needed.  The med must be accompanied with doctors orders  
(original packing) and are not stored overnight.

Our American Red  Cross CPR and First Aid classes do not offer this 
addition into their  classes.  

Daryl Willenbrink
Hudson Valley DDSO, Camp  Kanawauke
Rockland Co. 
 
I suspect therapeutic recreation agencies work on the medical model and are  
far more stringent in terms of doctor's orders, handling meds etc. than in a  
public park system, community recreation center or voluntary agency like Ys  
or scouts.
How do public schools handle this situation? It might be a good  model.
Has anyone checked with the American Camping Association? I know they  have 
loads of info to share and usually are considered the standard in terms of  
liability.
 
Robin Wexler, CTRS






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