Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (EAIs) in the School Setting Training and Sample Resources 

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training for School Personnel
On the e-Learning page under Website Courses is the NYSDOH-approved training webinar and resources that allow school staff to administer epinephrine to any student or staff member with signs of anaphylaxis on-site at school.   

Options Chart for Administration of Epinephrine in Schools 
Prior to administering epinephrine in the school setting, district boards of education and school governing bodies should develop policies consistent with the laws and regulations of New York state.

NYSCSH Sample Resources to Assist with Implementation

The following sample resources were created in MS Word and may be customized in consultation with district administration and counsel. The school district medical Director oversees the school health program and should be informed of any EAI programs implemented.

• • AED-EAI Maintenance Checklist - EAI-AED Maintenance Checklist (NYSCSH 04/17)
    The checklist may be used to document the security of both the AED and the EAI
  • District EAI Notification to Parents/Guardians (NYSCSH 04/17)
    Provides information regarding the implementation of the program within the school district and contact resources for more information and date of administration.
  • Epinephrine Log- Epinephrine Placement/Use Log (NYSCSH 04/17) 
    Provides documentation for storing and accounting of EAI. It includes placement date, location, brand/dose, lot #, expiration date, and date of administration.
  • Epinephrine District Staff Training Summary (NYSCSH 04/17) 
    Provides a form to document staff trained in the administration of EAI. Training must be completed annually.
  • Sample Procedure for Unlicensed School Staff Responding to Severe Allergic Reactions (NYSCSH 04/17) 

Resources

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Products, Training and Administration Options For School Personnel
Learn about current epinephrine auto-injectors available on the market and find product information and training videos from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).

EpiPen4Schools® Program
Viatris offers four free EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) or EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injectors, upon qualification, which includes having a valid prescription, to public and private kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high schools in the US. Schools may receive the authorized generic versions of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr.   

Note: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and NYS Center for School Health (NYSCSH) do not endorse individual vendors, products, or services. Links to vendors, products, or services by trade name, trademark, or manufacturer are provided for educational purposes only.

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Disposal

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Disposal
The FDA does not consider the epinephrine salts in epinephrine auto-injectors to be hazardous waste. Therefore, epinephrine auto-injectors should be disposed of in the same manner as other sharps.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Drug Safety/Disposal Website
Provides information for consumers and institutions.

NASN Resources

Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Provides resources on sample policies, protocols, and allergy/anaphylaxis management.

See Also:

• FAQs - Epinephrine
• Guidelines & Memos - Allergy | Anaphylaxis | Epinephrine
• Laws & Commissioner's Regulations - Allergy | Anaphylaxis Management | Epinephrine
• Sample | Forms - Voluntary Reporting Tool for Epi administration, Sample Emergency Care Plans
• Professional Learning - Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training for School Personnel
• Allergy | Anaphylaxis Resource Page

Page Updated 9/14/23