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This toolkit provides resources and guidance to help schools and communities promote asthma-friendly environments for students with asthma, including video presentations and planning tools.

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How to fill out Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School

1. Gather stakeholders such as school staff, parents, and healthcare professionals.
2. Conduct an assessment of current asthma management practices in the school.
3. Develop a plan that outlines specific steps to improve asthma management.
4. Involve students in the planning process for better engagement.
5. Schedule training sessions for staff on asthma awareness and response.
6. Implement policies that support asthma management, including medication use and emergency plans.
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the measures taken and make adjustments as needed.

Who needs Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

1. Students with asthma who require a supportive environment.
2. Parents seeking assurances for their children's safety in schools.
3. School staff needing training and resources to manage asthma effectively.
4. Healthcare professionals looking to collaborate with schools on asthma initiatives.

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Why should schools be concerned about asthma?

Asthma is the number one reason for children missing school days. We can create a positive school environment for children with asthma by managing triggers and medications effectively. It's important for parents and schools to work as partners to care for students with asthma.

What is the asthma-Friendly schools Initiative Toolkit?

The American Lung Association's Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative ToolkitTM is a resource that includes planning tools, policy recommendations and education programs that are based on real-life activities used in schools throughout the U.S. to create safe and healthy learning environments.

What is an asthma toolkit?

The toolkit includes a list of resources for providers and patients, including prescribing guidelines, educational webinars, action plans, tips for inhaler usage and more. The information is updated regularly based on current clinical guidelines, recommendations and data.

How do you accommodate students with asthma in the classroom?

Establish management and support systems for asthma-friendly schools. Provide appropriate school health and mental health services for students with asthma. Provide asthma education and awareness programs for students and school staff. Provide a safe and healthy school environment to reduce asthma triggers.

What is the American Lung Association asthma action plan?

An asthma action plan, or asthma management plan, is an individualized form completed by a healthcare provider along with the patient. The form includes details about a patient's medications, asthma triggers and emergency protocols. American Lung Association Asthma Action Plan (English & Spanish).

What is the best practice for managing asthma at school?

Students often benefit from schools doing the following: Identify asthma triggers and reduce triggers in the school environment. Develop a system that includes routine and emergency medications. Develop written care plans as needed. Provide education for students, families and school staff.

What can schools and families do to reduce the incidence of asthma attacks?

What are some management strategies for asthma? Identify asthma triggers and reduce triggers in the school environment. Develop a system that includes routine and emergency medications. Develop written care plans as needed. Provide education for students, families and school staff.

What is the best way to manage asthma in the school environment?

Establish management and support systems for asthma-friendly schools. Provide appropriate school health and mental health services for students with asthma. Provide asthma education and awareness programs for students and school staff. Provide a safe and healthy school environment to reduce asthma triggers.

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What is Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School is a program aimed at developing and implementing strategies to reduce asthma triggers in school environments, thereby promoting better health and academic performance for students with asthma.

Who is required to file Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

Schools, school districts, and educational administrators involved in creating or maintaining asthma management policies are required to file Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School.

How to fill out Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

To fill out Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School, schools should provide details on their current asthma policies, identify areas for improvement, outline planned changes, and specify how they will measure the effectiveness of these changes.

What is the purpose of Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

The purpose of Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School is to ensure that schools provide safe and supportive environments for students with asthma, leading to improved health outcomes and better learning conditions.

What information must be reported on Initiating Change: Creating an Asthma-Friendly School?

The information that must be reported includes the school's current asthma policies and practices, specific asthma triggers identified, actions taken to mitigate those triggers, and plans for ongoing assessment and improvement of asthma management in the school.