Medication Administration Program October 2017 Epinephrine via Autoinjector Management of Epinephrine via autoinjector Spring 2016 Webinar guidelines Updated Epinephrine via Autoinjector ID: 1009032
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1. Epinephrine via Auto-injectorMedication Administration ProgramOctober 2017
2. Epinephrine via Auto-injectorManagement of Epinephrine via auto-injectorSpring 2016 Webinar guidelines Updated
3. Epinephrine via Auto-injectorCurrent administration optionsA licensed or MAP Certified staff, tied to a MAP registered site, is available to administer the Epinephrine via auto-injectorOrThe individual is able to self-administer the Epinephrine via auto-injector
4. Option 1MAP Certified/Licensed StaffMust be availableResidential programDay program/Day habWork Staffed LOA
5. Option 2Self-administrationMust meet all criteria for self-administrationCarries the medication safely on their personAdministers to self if/when needed
6. ConsiderationsIf the allergy has not been re-verified in adulthoodRetesting is highly recommendedTo verify that condition has not changed
7. Epinephrine via Auto-injector Protocol Must includeDiagnosisObjective criteria for useWhen to call 911If/when a second dose is requiredFollow up care
8. Epinephrine via Auto-injector ProtocolIf determined by the HCP, the individual does not require Epinephrine via auto-injector available at all times, such asTraveling between MAP sitesLOA (non staffed)non MAP work sitesThe HCP approved protocol must include how to manage an event (i.e. Call 911)
9. Epinephrine via Auto-injector ProtocolMust beReviewed At least yearlySigned/datedby prescribing HCP
10. Non-MAPIf the person lives in a non-MAP settingSuch as Shared Living Works at a non-MAP location MAP rules regarding Epinephrine via auto-injector administration do not apply
11. MAP Policy 01-2Criteria for site registration with DPHDMH/DCF and adult DDSLicensed, funded or operatedCommunity Residential ProgramsDay ProgramsShort Term Respite
12. Questions?