Administration Of A Stock Bronchodilator Rescue Inhaler

(1) Each school within an LEA and each public charter school is encouraged to adopt a procedure to maintain at least two bronchodilator rescue inhalers at each school so that a bronchodilator rescue inhaler may be administered to a student believed to be having asthma symptoms or in respiratory distress in an emergency situation, under a standing protocol from a prescribing healthcare practitioner. (2) An LEA or public charter school electing to maintain bronchodilator rescue inhalers shall maintain them in a secure, unlocked, and accessible location to be determined by each school. (3) Development of Protocols. (a) Each LEA and public charter school that maintains a school supply of bronchodilator rescue inhalers shall develop and maintain a clinical protocol for the use of a bronchodilator rescue inhaler, under the direction of a prescribing healthcare practitioner. (b) Protocols shall include, at a minimum: 1. Identification of school personnel authorized and trained to administer a bronchodilator rescue inhaler; 2. Training and competency requirements for such school personnel; (i) A school nurse, registered nurse, physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner shall provide or oversee training for school personnel authorized to administer a bronchodilator rescue inhaler under the approved protocol. (ii) Only school personnel who have completed required training and demonstrated competency shall be authorized to administer a bronchodilator rescue inhaler. (iii) The LEA or public charter school shall annually train school personnel on the administration of a school supply of bronchodilator rescue inhaler. SCHOOL AND STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES CHAPTER 0520-01-13 3. Procedures for use, storage, and maintenance of devices and device components needed to appropriately administer the medication, consistent with manufacturer guidelines; 4. Steps for documenting and reporting administration in accordance with LEA or school policy and applicable state and federal law; and 5. Emergency procedures, including when to activate emergency medical services.