20Dec
Administering Emergency Medication on the School Bus
School transportation contractors in Pennsylvania may find themselves in a situation where a school district customer is requesting that the transportation contractor carry certain emergency medications and treatments on the school bus. For some, school districts may have inquired about carrying and administering naloxone nasal spray (commonly referred to its brand name Narcan). Some Pennsylvania transportation contractors have also been down this road before with school districts requesting that the transportation contractor carry and administer epinephrine auto-injections (known as the “Epi-Pen”). Transportation contractors who have been approached by their school districts to carry and administer naloxone or Epi-Pens may be wondering if this is a good idea. Continue reading for a discussion on considerations in carrying and administering these types of emergency medications on the school bus.
CLICK HERE to request a copy of this article.
Related
What does the next generation of your company look like? Who will carry on when retirement comes, r...
Read More >
After December 1, 2017, school bus contractors with 20 or more employees will be required to report ...
Read More >
For most employers, the I-9 form is one of many documents that are given to a new-hire at the start ...
Read More >
A Certified Safety Committee is a group of management and employee staff that work to identify workp...
Read More >
Homeless student transportation is an ongoing issue for many school districts. It is especially pro...
Read More >
As we approach the end of another school year, many school transportation contractors will once agai...
Read More >