(a) Programs shall obtain an allergy care plan, signed by the child’s physician, from the parent(s) of each child with a food allergy or other allergy which results in a serious reaction that includes at a minimum:
- (1) Instructions regarding the foods or other allergens to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken to avoid consuming or coming into contact with those allergens;
- (2) A list of specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more of the medications referenced in (3) below; and
- (3) Details describing the course of action to take in response to an allergic reaction, including the name, dose, and method of prompt administration of any required medication.
- (b) With the permission of the parent, each child’s allergy care plan shall be posted prominently wherever the child might come in contact with the allergen.
- (c) Staff shall immediately notify the parent of any suspected allergic reactions, as well as the ingestion of or contact with, a known allergen even if a reaction did not occur.
- (d) Staff shall call 911 immediately after epinephrine has been administered.
- (e) Staff shall comply with dietary restrictions as requested in writing by the parent of each child, due to food allergies, or religious or philosophical beliefs.
Source. #12536, eff 5-24-18; ss by #13650, eff 5-25-23