EBBA-5

 

FIRST AID

(AND EMERGENCY CARE)

 

 

First aid or emergency treatment in case of sudden illness or injury to a student or a member of the staff while on school grounds may be given by staff, in accord with School Board policy. Further medical attention to students is the responsibility of the parents or guardian, or of someone the parents or guardian designate in case of emergency.

 

Each principal is charged with providing for the immediate care of ill or injured persons within his/her area of control.  A school nurse or other qualified staff member will administer emergency aid.

 

In each school, procedures for the handling of such emergencies will be established and made known to the staff.  Each school will be equipped with appropriate first aid equipment.  All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about first aid and to know where first aid supplies are kept in their work areas.

 

Students who are too ill to remain in class should report to the nurse or designated school personnel.  The nurse or designated school personnel will decide whether the student will remain in school or be sent home.  If the student is allowed to go home, the nurse or designated school personnel will be required to telephone the parent or person listed on the Emergency Notification Form before the student leaves school. The student will not be allowed to leave unattended.  The nurse shall keep a log of students receiving first aid and emergency care.

 

The principal must be notified at once of all accidents or illnesses of any consequence.  A detailed accident report should be made immediately after other essentials are completed in order to ensure accuracy by the Duty Teacher or witness.  Information should include name of injured, date, time of day, place, extent of injury, first aid given, disposition of case.  Students are to be sent directly to the nurse's office or main office in case of accidents.

 

Transportation of pupils to a source of medical attention is the joint responsibility of the parents and school authorities.  In the event the parent or other responsible person is not available, the school shall assume this responsibility. In cases of extreme emergency, the pupil will be transported to the hospital and the parents will be notified as soon as possible.

 

 

Adopted:                                 April 8, 1993

Board Review/Approved:        January 13, 2009

Amended:                                January 5, 2012