MN Asthma Inhaler Law

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MN Asthma Inhaler Law
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MN Asthma Inhaler Law

• Legislation drafted by ALAMN

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Volunteer testifies at Capitol
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MN Asthma Inhaler Law

• Legislation drafted by ALAMN
• MN Statutes 2001, section 121A.22

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MN Asthma Inhaler Law

• Legislation drafted by ALAMN
• MN Statute 2001, section 121A.22
• Passed, with no descending votes

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MN Asthma Inhaler Law

• Legislation drafted by ALAMN
• MN Statute 2001, section 121A.22
• Passed, with no descending votes
• Signed into law in May 2001

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MN Asthma Inhaler Law

• Legislation drafted by ALAMN
• MN Statute 2001, section 121A.22
• Passed, with no descending votes
• Signed into law in May 2001
• Went into effect August 1, 2001

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The Statute Key Points

• Public elementary and secondary school students
  can possess and use inhalers if

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The Statute Key Points

• Public elementary and secondary school students
  can possess and use inhalers if
• the parent has not requested that school
  personnel administer the medication and

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The Statute Key Points

• Public elementary and secondary school students
  can possess and use inhalers if
• the parent has not requested that school
  personnel administer the medication and
• the school district receives annual written
  parental consent and

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The Statute Key Points

• Public elementary and secondary school students
  can possess and use inhalers if
• the parent has not requested that school
  personnel administer the medication and
• the school district receives annual written
  parental consent and
• the inhaler is properly labeled and

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The Statute Key Points

• The school nurse or other appropriate party
  assesses the students knowledge and skills to
  safely possess and use the inhaler and enters a
  plan into the students health record or

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The Statute Key Points

• The school nurse or other appropriate party
  assesses the students knowledge and skills to
  safely possess and use the inhaler and enters a
  plan into the students health record or
• For schools without a school nurse, the students
  physician conducts the assessment.

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Asthma Inhaler Law Workgroup

• Comprised of representatives from
• American Lung Association of MN
• Minnesota Department of Children, Families
  Learning
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Minnesota Society for Respiratory Care
• School Nurse Organization of MN

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Asthma Inhaler Law Workgroup

• Workgroup goal

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Asthma Inhaler Law Workgroup

• Workgroup goal
• To assist schools in providing comprehensive
  asthma care for students with asthma

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Asthma Inhaler Law Workgroup

• Workgroup goal
• To assist schools in providing comprehensive
  asthma care for students with asthma
• Workgroup task

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Asthma Inhaler Law Workgroup

• Workgroup goal
• To assist schools in providing comprehensive
  asthma care for students with asthma
• Workgroup task
• To provide resource materials for implementing
  the law and for training school personnel about
  asthma

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Getting started

• Asthma Inhaler Law kit

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Getting started

• Asthma Inhaler Law kit
• Summary of law

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Getting started

• Asthma Inhaler Law kit
• Summary of law
• Copy of MN Statutes 2001, section 121A.22

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Getting started

• Asthma Inhaler Law kit
• Summary of law
• Copy of MN Statutes 2001, section 121A.22
• Sample letter to parents

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Getting started

• Asthma Inhaler Law kit
• Summary of law
• Copy of MN Statutes 2001, section 121A.22
• Sample letter to parents
• Two samples of medication authorization and
  student consent forms

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Getting started

• Parent/guardian asthma questionnaire

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Getting started

• Parent/guardian asthma questionnaire
• Student assessment

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Getting started

• Parent/guardian asthma questionnaire
• Student assessment
• How Asthma Friendly is Your School?

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Getting started

• Parent/guardian asthma questionnaire
• Student assessment
• How Asthma Friendly is Your School?
• MN and US Asthma Resource list

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Getting started

• Parent/guardian asthma questionnaire
• Student assessment
• How Asthma Friendly is Your School?
• MN and US Asthma Resource list
• Sample newsletter article

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Getting Started

• You receive packet

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Getting Started

• You receive packet
• Packets mailed to
• School nurses
• School superintendents

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Getting Started

• You receive packet
• Packets mailed to
• School nurses
• School superintendents
• Copy of cover letter, summary and law sent to
• School principals

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Workgroup Future Plans

• Packet 2 in early 2002

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Workgroup Future Plans

• Packet 2 in early 2002
• Will contain
• Sample forms
• Sample policies
• Materials for training other school personnel
  about asthma
• More resource information

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Conclusion

• MN Asthma Inhaler Law passed in 2001

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Conclusion

• MN Asthma Inhaler Law passed in 2001
• Law is in effect now

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Conclusion

• MN Asthma Inhaler Law passed in 2001
• Law is in effect now
• Sample forms in kit meant to guide local
  development

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Conclusion

• MN Asthma Inhaler Law passed in 2001
• Law is in effect now
• Sample forms in kit meant to guide local
  development
• Ongoing support available from asthma inhaler
  workgroup members

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Conclusion

• MN Asthma Inhaler Law passed in 2001
• Law is in effect now
• Sample forms in kit meant to guide local
  development
• Ongoing support available from asthma inhaler
  workgroup members and
• Your local asthma coalition

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Conclusion

• All Asthma Inhaler Law kit materials will be
  posted at
• www.alamn.org