Epinephrine-administering devices typically require a prescription (and therefore a known allergy), but it appears that the State of New York has a law on the books that allows certain types of organizations to maintain a supply of non-patient-specific epinephrine devices that can only be administered by properly trained staff. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/3000-C

A communication device that works in areas with no cell reception (satellite phone, Starlink, etc.) would also be a good idea.

I will not be able to offer any further insight, as I do not have any experience with NY-specific regulations.

Good afternoon,

Our faculty have asked quite a bit about what to do when they are out in the field, far from medical care and out of cell service, and need an Epi Pen for a student or faculty member who gets stung by a bee and has an unknown allergy?

Has anyone encountered a similar scenario or have any ideas?  Last year we had a student who stepped on a hornet nest and was stung many times and had an unknown allergy, so we are trying to plan ahead for any future issues.  

We do have Benadryl in the field first aid kits, but this could be a very dangerous situation.  

Thank you,

Shannon

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