To ensure the safety of your son or daughter that has a life threatening food allergy and to comply with Washington State law (RCW 28A.210, Section 1), medical orders, medication/equipment, and a nursing care plan must be in place prior to attending school. Please review the resources available below. Contact your school office, nursing services or Nutrition Services if you have any questions.

Important Information for Parents/Guardians of Students With
LIFE THREATENING FOOD ALLERGIES

Please review this entire resource packet in an effort to work together in maximizing the safety and well being of your child at school.

NOTE: Washington state law (RCW 28A.210 Section 1) requires that all students with life threatening health conditions have the needed medical orders, medication/equipment and a nursing care plan in place before the child may attend school.

This packet includes the following information:

1. Letter to Parents/Guardians

2. * Emergency Action Plan (completed by licensed health provider and signed by parent)

3. Nutrition Services Standard Food Substitutions Form

4. * Medication Request Forms (completed by parent and licensed health provider)

5. Staff and Parent Guidelines for Student With Life Threatening Allergies

6. School Nurse Contact Numbers

7. Emergency Medication Handout (Epi-Pen)

8. 504 Parent Information Handout (Click here for District 504 information.)

9. Summary of Washington State Law Re: Students With Life Threatening Conditions

10. Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Information

11. How to Read a Label

12. Allergies & Oils

* Must be returned to school and reviewed/approved by the school nurse before a student can attend school. Please include any additional information that you or the licensed health provider would like to share.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the principal or school nurse at the school your child attends.

Additional contact persons available to you:

• Kathe Reed-McKay, Coordinator Health Services (509) 354-7298

• Doug Wordell, Director of Nutrition Services (509) 354-7270

Please report immediately any changes needed in emergency contact information, medication, health status, etc. Thank you for your continued assistance in helping us provide a safe school experience for your child.

CONTACT US!
Douglas R. Wordell, R.D. Director, Nutrition Services (509) 354-7270	Dennis Baird Area Supervisor, Northeast (509) 354-7241
Jan Dieter, R.D. Area Supervisor, Northwest (509) 354-7236	Jody Walker, R.D. Area Supervisor, South Central (509) 354-7237
Spokane Schools Nutrition Services 200 North Bernard Spokane  WA  99201 (509) 354-7270  ~  FAX: (509) 353-3318