Per Indiana Code 20-34-4.5, the following medications may be stocked in Indiana schools: Albuterol, Epinephrine and Naloxone. 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)
Guidance Materials
- Stock Emergency Medications FAQ Document
- Questions to Consider When Developing a School Program for the Administration of Stock Emergency Medication
- Stock Emergency Medication Delegation Chart
Mandatory Reporting Forms
- Report of Albuterol Administration
- Report of Epinephrine Administration
- Report of Naloxone Administration
Resources
Albuterol
- CDC – Strategies for Addressing Asthma in Schools
- CDC – Creating an Asthma-Friendly School
- National Institutes of Health - Managing Asthma: A Guide for Schools
Epinephrine
- CDC – Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
- CDC – FAQ Document Regarding the Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in School 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