File:  EBB - FIRST AID

The school attempts to provide a safe environment. If an accident or sudden illness occurs, school personnel will administer first aid and, if warranted, call the appropriate emergency medical personnel.

First aid is defined as the immediate and temporary care given in case of an accident or sudden illness, which enables the child to be taken safely home or to a physician. It does not include diagnosis or treatment. Any care beyond first aid will not be given.

At each school, procedures will be developed for the proper handling of an injury to, or sudden illness of, a child or staff member. These will be made known to the staff and will incorporate the following requirements:

1.  The school nurse or another trained person will be responsible for administering first aid.

2.  When the nurse determines that the nature of an illness or an injury appears in any way serious, every effort will be made to contact the parent and/or family physician immediately.

3.  No young child who is ill or injured will be sent home alone, nor will any older child unless the illness or injury is minor. A young child who is ill or injured will not be taken home unless it is known that someone is there to receive him.

4.  In extreme emergencies, the school nurse, school physician or Principal may make arrangements for immediate hospitalization of injured or ill students, contacting parent or guardian in advance if at all possible.

5.  The nurse will complete a report on an official form providing details about the accident. This will be required for every injury that requires further evaluation.

6.  All accidents of a serious nature to students and staff members will be reported as soon as possible to the Superintendent and the School Committee.

Adopted April 25, 1996

LEGAL REFS.:  M.G.L.  71:55A; 71.56

CROSS REF.:   JLC, Student Health Services and Requirements