Managing Food Allergies …a Team Approach Jamie Lewis, RD Dietitian Specialist Brevard Public Schools

Managing food allergies Team Approach Parent School Administration/ Nurse Teacher/Coach Cafeteria Manager Students Custodian Bus Driver District Dietitian Single presenter

Managing food allergies Back to School Registration Registration Table- communication is key Forms and Information: Allergen information available on district website Allergen-Free Diet Medical Statement Informational letter for parents Single presenter

Managing food allergies Allergen Information on District Website Single presenter

Allergen-Free Diet Managing food allergies

Medical Statement

Managing food allergies Communication Flow Parent School Nurse Teacher Cafeteria Manager District Dietitian Parent Single presenter

Managing food allergies Role of the Dietitian Enters informational ‘Alerts’ to display on POS F/U with Parents as needed to obtain necessary information Provide Individualized Diets to Cafeteria Managers Obtain and review completed Medical Statement Forms Update Allergen and Nutritional information on District website Single presenter

Managing food allergies Staff Education Know common foods that trigger an allergy Signs/symptoms of severe, life-threatening allergic reaction Define staff’s role in helping to manage allergies Single presenter

Managing food allergies Signage/ Accommodations Posting signs in lunchroom Peanut Free Table Single presenter

This session provides one (1) CEU Key Area: Communications & Marketing – 4000 Key Topic: Using your #SocialMedia Savvy to take the 2017 #SchoolBreakfast Challenge