1. (a) Providers shall obtain an allergy care plan, signed by the child’s physician, from the parent of each child with a food allergy or other allergy, which results in a serious reaction, that includes at a minimum:

   1. (1) Instructions regarding the food(s) 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. (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. (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.
2. (b) With permission of the parent, each child’s allergy care plan shall be posted prominently wherever the child might come in contact with the allergen.
3. (c) Providers 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.
4. (d) Providers shall call 911 immediately after epinephrine has been administered.
5. (e) Providers shall comply with dietary restrictions as requested in writing by the parent of each child, due to food allergies, religious, or philosophical beliefs.

Source. #12536, eff 5-24-18; ss by #13650, eff 5-25-23