Management of Food Allergies

The purpose of this activity is to review food allergies and the most current research and recommendations for recognizing food allergies and preventing severe reactions.

Objectives:

1. Learner can identify signs and symptoms of a food allergy reaction

2. Learner can verbalize current management for food allergies

3 Learner can identify the effectiveness of products used to remove allergens from hands and surfaces.

4. Learner will be able to identify Illinois state guidelines for prevention of allergic reactions

Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center ED Classroom

Illinois Association of School Nurses

Northlake’s Division

April 6, 2011

Wednesday

Meeting: 4:30PM-6:30PM

Presentation: 5:00PM-6:00PM

Speaker:

Katherine A. Schmeissing, MS, RN

Food Allergy Community Educator, Registered Nurse

Division of Allergy and Immunology, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago

Fee: Free to IASN members, $5.00 is requested for non-members

RSVP: Kim Hutchinson ILCSN, NL president @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Advocate Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.0 contact hour will be awarded upon successful return of an evaluation form and full attendance throughout this program. This educational activity’s planners and presenters have indicated that they have no bias or conflict of interest.