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Regulation 3418R
Evaluation
When a student is injured or ill at school or during any school-sponsored activity to any degree, it is the responsibility of staff to see that immediate care and attention is provided to the student unless or until the staff member is relieved by a staff member certified in first aid, a nurse, a doctor, or emergency personnel.
Except in cases of very minor injuries (e.g., cuts, scrapes, rug burns) that, in the judgment of the school nurse, staff member certified in first aid, principal or designee do not pose a serious health risk to the student and will not worsen if the student remains at school, the principal or designee and school nurse (if not already notified) will be promptly notified of any student's: 1) injury; 2) illness; or 3) physical trauma that could have caused injuries as yet unobservable.
The school nurse, principal or designee, or staff member certified in first aid will determine whether the injury, illness or trauma is serious enough to warrant calling 911. Upon finding that it is not, staff will provide appropriate first aid to the student consistent with their training and Regulation 3418.1R. If there is significant doubt the parent should be consulted.
Emergency Treatment
Upon recommendation of the school nurse, principal, or designee, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be called immediately, and the student will be transported to the hospital by EMS. Students with uncontrolled bleeding and those who have suffered temporary suffocation, cardiac arrest, fractures or head, neck, eye, ear, or spinal injuries will only be moved and transported by EMS. Refer to Regulation 3418.1 for more detailed expectations regarding emergency treatment and response.
Parent/Guardian or Emergency Contact Notification
Except in cases of very minor injuries as described above, the principal or designee will notify the parent/guardian (or, if the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the emergency contact), to advise them of the student’s condition as soon as practicable.
The student’s parent or emergency contact will decide, in non-emergency cases, whether the parent or emergency contact will pick up the student, or the student will remain at school.
Do not let a student walk or drive home if they have a fever (As defined by the DOH), a head injury, or is likely to go into shock from injury. Even if the parent/guardian says to send the student, do not send the student home unaccompanied if the way home is not likely to be a safe route.
Post Incident Response
If a serious injury is to occur or EMS activated accident/ injury report must be completed by the principal or designee, nurse, teacher, activity director, or staff member on scene of the accident as soon as possible. The written report should include a description of the circumstances of the illness or injury and procedures followed in handling it at school. A copy of the report should be sent to the Risk Management office. Staff who support in handling an emergency or student injury/ illness must complete appropriate documentation to include but not limited to the Health Room Log, Accident/ Injury Form, etc.
Advanced Directives
The District will consult with its legal counsel prior to accepting any advance directives to physicians to limit medical treatment.
Approval Date: 11/28/2000
Revised Date: 12/03/2024
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