Per Indiana Code 20-34-4.5, the following medications may be stocked in Indiana schools: Albuterol, Epinephrine and an FDA approved opioid overdose reversal medication. General information regarding stocking these medications in schools can be found below. Specific guidance and resources for school nurses regarding each of these medications, including sample policies, sample standing orders, toolkits and training materials, can be found in the School Nurse Community in the IDOE Moodle.
Applicable Laws
- IC 20-34-4.5 (Stock Emergency Medication)
- IC 20-33-8-13 (Possession and Self-administration of Medication)
Mandatory Reporting Forms
- Report of Albuterol Administration
- Report of Epinephrine Administration
- Report of FDA Approved Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Administration
Resources
Statewide Standing Order and Protocol
- A statewide standing order and protocol, provided by the Indiana State Department of Health, for stocking emergency medications in schools can be found here
- Schools may also utilize standing orders and protocols from other health care providers, if the provider is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication
Albuterol
Epinephrine
- CDC – Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
- NSBA – Safe at School and Ready to Learn: A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies