Maryland Policy Guidance for Management of Anaphylaxis and Exposure
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Summary
Provides mandatory policy guidance for childcare providers on managing anaphylaxis, including medication administration and emergency response.
Full Description
This guidance document outlines the required procedures for Maryland childcare providers regarding the management of children with food allergies and anaphylaxis. It covers the use of health and medication forms, staff training requirements for allergy and anaphylaxis, and recommended practices for handling exposure incidents.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People at risk of life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Votes & Legislative History
US Virgin Islands School Health Regulations
Virgin Islands Code, Title 17, Education
The US Virgin Islands Department of Education oversees school health policies, but there is no specific territory-wide mandate requiring schools to stock emergency epinephrine or provide standardized training for anaphylaxis management in K-12 settings.
Childcare Epinephrine Law
Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Provides legal framework for the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in child day care settings, including training and immunity provisions.
FASTER Act
Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 (FASTER Act)
A federal law that recognizes sesame as the ninth major food allergen and mandates its labeling on packaged food products. It also directs federal research into food allergies, including FPIES and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, which applies to all U.S. territories including Guam.
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