Medical Emergency Illnesses and injuries may be the most common of all school incidents. The following information may be used as a guide for responding to such emergencies. Teacher/Staff Responsibilities: Evaluate the accident/injury/illness scene Direct any unaffected persons to a and secure area Call 911 and advise of situation, type of injury or illness Notify Principal’s Office Assess severity of injury or illness, render first aid if qualified to do so Use universal precautions if handling bodily fluids Assist emergency medical responders If scene is not safe, i.e. electrocution, downed wires, etc., wait for EMS Maintain classroom control and class roster information Do not move injured person(s) unless there is a threat or imminent danger If the medical emergency involves a staff member, the IC should assign someone to take control of the staff member’s classroom Minor Medical Problems: Move student to office and assess situation Administer first aid, if appropriate File incident report and make appropriate notifications
Medical Emergency Illnesses and injuries may be the most common of all school incidents. The following information may be used as a guide for responding to such emergencies. Teacher/Staff Responsibilities: Evaluate the accident/injury/illness scene Direct any unaffected persons to a and secure area Call 911 and advise of situation, type of injury or illness Notify Principal’s Office Assess severity of injury or illness, render first aid if qualified to do so Use universal precautions if handling bodily fluids Assist emergency medical responders If scene is not safe, i.e. electrocution, downed wires, etc., wait for EMS Maintain classroom control and class roster information Do not move injured person(s) unless there is a threat or imminent danger If the medical emergency involves a staff member, the IC should assign someone to take control of the staff member’s classroom Minor Medical Problems: Move student to office and assess situation Administer first aid, if appropriate File incident report and make appropriate notifications