Table 1

Current policies, processes and training for the management of anaphylaxis reaction at the school/day care (n=59)

Variable	Frequency	Percent*
Have a policy for anaphylaxis prevention by avoiding confirmed allergens (eg, banning peanuts)
No	24	41
Yes	34	59
Have a written policy for managing life-threatening allergies protocol
No	38	68
Yes	18	32
Have medical records that specify children who have an allergy
Yes	59	100
Have epinephrine or epinephrine ampoules available for intramuscular use during an emergency event
No	51	86
Yes	8	14
Have Epi-pen autoinjectors available for emergency use
No	53	90
Yes	6	10
Have written standard orders of epinephrine injection for emergency usage
No	43	74
Yes	15	26
The staff are trained to administer Epi-pen autoinjector if available
No	55	93
Yes	4	7
School/day care awareness and training sessions are provided by healthcare providers (physicians or nurses) to identify and manage anaphylaxis
No	48	81
Yes	11	19
Have encountered a case of anaphylaxis reaction
No	44	79
Yes	12	21