Protocols for the Spare, Back-up AAI

School allergy care
NHS GGC

Two Jext and two Epipen AAIs

Schools who choose to purchase the spare, back-up AAI should implement a protocol for its storage and use in the school. This protocol should be part of the school’s allergy management policy or as part of the wider medical conditions policy.

The Go to website Department of Health advises the protocol should include:

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Arrangements for the supply, storage, care, and disposal of spare, back-up AAI(s) in line with the Scottish Government’s ‘Supporting Pupil’s’ guidance.

Number 2

A checklist of all the AAI’s stored in the school, identified by batch number and expiry date with monthly checks recorded. 2 staff volunteers may wish to take responsibility for this.

Number 3

Keeping written consent from the pupil’s parent/carer for use of the spare, back-up AAI(s), as part of a pupil’s individual healthcare plan.

Number 4

Ensuring that any spare, back-up AAI is used only in pupils where both medical authorisation and written parental consent have been provided (See Go to website BSACI Allergy Action Plan)

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Appropriate support and training for staff in the use of the AAI in line with the schools wider policy on supporting pupils with medical conditions.

Number 6

Keeping a record of use of any AAI(s), as required by the Scottish Government and informing parents or carers that their pupil has been administered an AAI and whether this was the school’s spare, back-up AAI or the pupil’s own device.

It may be appropriate in some instances for schools to arrange for the spare, back-up AAI to be brought to sporting events or school trips. The Go to website Department of Health recommends that such arrangements should be included in the protocol.