[NYSRPS Member] EPI Pen

[Jo Anne Pedersen]

Hi,
We teach how to use the epi pen in all our first aid and CPR classes. All our directors and usually the Asst. directors must take this class. We do not have nurses at our camps. Hope this helps.
Jo Anne
Jo Anne Pedersen
Superintendent of Recreation & Parks
Clarkstown Parks Board & Recreation Comm.
31 Zukor Rd.
New City, N.Y. 10956
845-639-6200
845-639-6215 Fax
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Amber Stickle 
  To: membership at lists.logical.net 
  Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 3:54 PM
  Subject: [NYSRPS Member] EPI Pen


  Hello!
  I am wondering what other Recreation Departments do about EPI pens.  We have also been instructed not to administer medicine, however, it seems like more and more children are needing to carry around an EPI pen to do allergies.  What do you tell your staff?  What do you tell your parents?  Does it differ if you do or do not have a nurse on board?  Does a first aid certification change anything?  Any guidance would be appreciated.  I am asked to re-evaluate our policy and then propose something to the town attorney.  

  Thanks for your help!


  Amber Stickle
  Recreation Supervisor

  Philipstown Recreation Department
  Local:  107 Glenclyffe Drive, Garrison, NY 10524
  Mail:  P.O. Box 155, Cold Spring, NY 10516
  Phone: (845) 424-4618
  E-mail:  amber at philipstownrecreation.com




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