Allergy/Anaphylaxis Policy

A Reminder about Allergies

NFC currently has dance students with severe life threatening nut allergies. To provide a safe environment for all our dancers, we ask that members read and adhere to our allergy policy. A copy of this policy is available on our website and posted in our dance room.

Any parent that has a child who has an anaphylactic allergy should inform a member of Newcastle Family Connection board or the instructor so the proper procedures can be put into place during class time. 

If you have any questions, please email us at nfcdance@hotmail.com

Thanks for support!

Newcastle Family Connection Board of Directors 

Anaphylaxis Policy: Reducing the Risks

1.0 PURPOSE

Newcastle Family Connection, Inc. recognizes the need to adhere to the principles of Bill 3, Sabrina’sLaw. This Policy and related Administrative Procedures provide direction to all staff, parents, and the dance community in understanding and fulfilling the

company’s responsibilities regarding anaphylaxis.

2.0 POLICY

It is the policy of Newcastle Family Connection, Inc. to develop awareness about the management of allergens, establish avoidance strategies to reduce the risk of exposure, provide training on dealing with life-threatening allergies, and develop emergency

response procedures.

3.0 GUIDELINES

3.2 Newcastle Family Connection, Inc. shall provide resources to ensure staff training for allergy awareness that includes avoidance strategies as well as emergency procedures for life-threatening allergies.

3.3 The Board shall ensure that members of Newcastle Family Connection Inc. address anaphylaxis awareness, avoidance, and emergency procedures as per the Guide and plan.

3.4 Each teacher shall receive a Prevention and Management Anaphylaxis and the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan to address students with anaphylaxis during class time.

4.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

4.1 ANAPHYLAXIS

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to any stimulus, having sudden onset, involving one or more body systems with multiple symptoms. The symptoms can be fatal, resulting in circulatory collapse or shock.

4.2 ALLERGENS

In Canada, the most common allergens are:

• foods

• insect stings (e.g. yellow jackets, wasps, bees)

• medication.

The less common allergens are:

• latex

• exercise.

It is important to note that any food can cause a reaction. In Canada, nine