Click here http://www.alaw.org/asthma/ames/ to access AMES.
The AMES was developed in 2001 by the Public Health and Advocacy committee of the Washington Asthma Initiative. It was updated in 2004 by the Community Based Activities Committee.
The Purpose of "AMES: Asthma Management in Educational Settings" is to provide all members of the school staff with guidelines for the care of students who have asthma. This guide will:
Provide an overview of asthma and it's management to aid in educating school personel about the disease.
Provide information regarding optimal care for the student with asthma in the school setting.
Provide tools to standardize communication between the student and family, health care providers, and school personnel.
List additional resources for school personnel, students and parents.
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