An NASN Tool Kit

The Centers for Disease Control has worked with NASN,
the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and the National School Boards Association
to develop comprehensive guidance and resources for food allergy and anaphylaxis management in the school setting. 

Algorithms

• Anaphylaxis Planning Algorithm
• Anaphylaxis Provision of Care Algorithm

Document

• CDC Food Allergy Guidance – coming soon
• Managing Food Allergies in the School Setting: Guidance for Parents - from the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network

Checklists - Assess your program's readiness 

• Sample District and Support Policy Checklist
• Sample Care Planning Checklist
• Sample Staff Training Checklist
• Sample Fostering Partnerships and Quality Monitoring Checklist
• Sample School Practices Outcome Evaluation Checklist
• Sample Plan of Care Outcome Checklist

Forms

• Fact Sheet:  What School Nurses Need to Know about Parents of Children with Food Allergies
• Sample School District Anaphylaxis Policy
• Parent Notification of a Food Allergy in the Classroom Letter - English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong
• Welcome Back to School Letter – Child with Food Allergy
• Sample Food Allergy IHP Template - coming soon
  
• Food Allergy Action Plan / Emergency Care Plan 
• Sample Epinephrine Reporting Form
• Family Allergy Health History
• NASN Guidelines for Health Personnel in Allergy Management

See Also

Resources from the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network 

Resources from the National School Boards Association (NSBA)

NSBA: Safe at School and Ready to Learn:  A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-threatening Food Allergies

Collins S, Patel S (2009) Development of clinical policies and guidelines in acute settings.
Nursing Standard. 23, 27, 42-47. Date of acceptance: October 13 2008.
View article abstract

Links to State Guidance on Food Allergies

Food Allergy Resources for School Nurses - Literature Review