Blog posts with information for school nurses
Have you ever read a food label that said “may contain” or “processed with” before you saw allergens listed? Companies that make food are required to put those notes on there but do you know why? The answer is cross-contact, also called cross-contamination. What is cross-contact? Cross-contact is when allergens are transferred from an unsafe …
As anyone paying attention to the cost of epinephrine over the years knows that the cost has increased. If you are a school, center, or organization looking to get stock epinephrine, the cost can stop you from getting this life-saving medication for your location. Check out these resources to find the best way for you …
When Damar Hamlin collapsed during an NFL game, the entire country go to see the importance of a practiced cardiac emergency response plan. Athletic trainers had an AED up and running within seconds, allowing Damar to be treated at the hospital. He made a complete recovery and is ready to get back on the field! …
Summer is just around the corner (or already here!) so now is the time to prepare your summer schedule – including preparing for medical emergencies! Are you running a summer camp? Are you preparing for the next school year? Want to learn more about how Code Ana can help, schedule time with our Program Director, …
Depending on where you live, you may be required to receive training before your school, center, or organization receives stock epinephrine. While there are many different kinds of training out there, you need to make sure you receive training specifically created for stock epinephrine, not just any epinephrine certification. Before attending, requesting, or purchasing a …
What Does Your Epi Certification Need To Be Prepared For Stock Epinephrine? Read More »
As you send your child with allergy to school each day, worry can take over your mind no matter how many conversations you may have had with their teachers about how to protect against allergen exposure. While discussions can be helpful, sharing evidenced-based education with teachers, school nurses, and administrators can do even more! Check …
Food Allergy Education For Schools, Educators, and Nurses Read More »
As the incidence of anaphylaxis increases, communities need to know how to recognize and respond to allergy emergencies. Allergists can play an impactful role in allergy preparedness by teaching first responders how they can teach schools about anaphylaxis. One way Code Ana helps prepare communities for anaphylaxis is through its train-the-trainer (TTT) programs. Our inaugural …
Train-the-Trainer: Expanding Reach of Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Education Read More »
Code Ana is continually creating new education for those that are interested in learning more about anaphylaxis, epinephrine, medical safety, and medical emergency planning. While most of our certification courses require a fee, we have many courses and programs that are completely free to use. While our online epi certification is the only course that …
Free Allergy, Epinephrine, Anaphylaxis, and Medical Emergency Learning Opportunities Read More »
Approximately 20% of children with food allergy have a reaction at school. Prompt recognition and proper response to anaphylaxis are important to saving lives. Educators spend much of the day with children, and children sometimes have their first food allergy reaction at school, so it is critical for educators to be equipped to recognize and …
Creating Food Allergy Education For Teachers & Other Educators Read More »
While most states have laws permitting stock epinephrine in K-12 schools, before 2022, only one state explicitly had a childcare center specific law permitting stock epinephrine. While some states have non-school entity laws that mention childcare centers or daycare, only Texas had a standalone law. As many young children have their first allergic reactions in …
How Code Ana Passed Stock Epinephrine Legislation in Louisiana Read More »
