EpiPen Storage

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Our EpiPens are currently in an unlocked drawer in the clinic. I am not crazy about this location because while it is labeled, I don't think anyone other than me could find them in an emergency. I would like a more visible option, but I am not sure what that would be. An over the door shoe holder sounds good in theory, but again, someone would need to know to look behind the door and to pull them all out for evac sounds too time consuming. I've also looked into Safety Sacks, which I've seen hung from a curtain rod or towel bar. I like this idea, but the Safety Sacks are pretty pricey. Anyone have an organizational system they absolutely love?

Specializes in Geriatric Home Health, High School Nurse.

Just found this on Amazon. I think I am going to give this a try. My only question is, can I label the drawers with student names if I keep this in a visible location? Still trying to learn FERPA. ?

https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-10124-Plastic-Hardware-6-5-Inch/dp/B003TV3NL0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3J66PHMNM7JL&keywords=storage+drawer+organizer&qid=1582722982&sprefix=storage+dr%2Chpc%2C200&sr=8-6

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Emergency Room, School Nurse.
8 hours ago, NRSKarenRN said:

Check out Harbor Freight for their plastic storage organizer for small parts:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-drawer-storage-organizer-99896.html

I got larger one there 2 yrs ago, less than $25.00.

That is even better, being a private catholic school I have a very limited budget, I normally purchase stuff on my own.

Thank you for that tidbit @NRSKarenRN

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Emergency Room, School Nurse.
14 minutes ago, SchoolNurseK said:

Just found this on Amazon. I think I am going to give this a try. My only question is, can I label the drawers with student names if I keep this in a visible location? Still trying to learn FERPA. ?

https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-10124-Plastic-Hardware-6-5-Inch/dp/B003TV3NL0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3J66PHMNM7JL&keywords=storage+drawer+organizer&qid=1582722982&sprefix=storage+dr%2Chpc%2C200&sr=8-6

I am required to keep all medication in a locked cabinet. with the exception of the Epi Pens. Those are in the AED cabinets that have alarms and the Yellow Epi Box that has a break away ziptie.

I'm still learning FERPA as well. When in doubt I refer back to HIPAA.

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