EBBC / JLCE - Emergency Care and First Aid
All School personnel have responsibilities in connection with injuries and emergencies occurring in school and at school-sponsored events, which may be classified as follows:
- administering first aid;
- summoning medical assistance;
- notifying administration;
- notifying parents; and
- filing accident/injury reports.
School personnel must use reasonable judgment in handling injuries and emergencies. Caution should be exercised not to minimize or maximize any injury or illness. All personnel will understand the proper steps to be taken in the event of an injury or emergency.
The Superintendent will ensure that at least one other person on staff, aside from the school nurse, has current first aid and cardiopulmonary certification (CPR). If the school nurse or licensed practical nurse is not available, the person(s) who have current first aid and CPR certification is authorized to administer first aid and CPR as needed. The school will obtain, at the start of each school year, emergency contact information of parents or legal guardians for each student and staff member. Each school and school vehicle(s) will be equipped with first aid supplies.
The school nurse, or specially trained staff members shall assist in the treatment of injuries or emergency situations. The school nurse has the authority to administer oxygen, if available and if appropriate, in the case of a medical emergency. This authorization extends to administering oxygen to students without prior notification to parents/ guardians.
Students who are too ill to remain in class should report to the nurse who must be notified by the teacher. The nurse will decide whether the student will remain in school or be sent home. If the student is allowed to go home, the nurse is required to telephone the home before the student leaves school. The nurse shall keep a log of students receiving first aid and emergency care.
Additionally the school nurse or specially trained staff members may administer epinephrine to a student who has prescribed epinephrine, if appropriate, in a medical emergency. This authorization extends to administering epinephrine without prior notification to parents/guardians.
The policy on accidents and accident reporting is to be reviewed in September by the Principals, with the staffs of each school.
All accidents require that an accident report be filled out (employees will complete “Employer’s First Report of Injury” form, EBBC-R). If the accident involves the services of a physician and/or is likely to result in an insurance claim, two copies of each accident report are to be prepared: one copy filed at the school office, and one copy to the District’s insurance agent. If the incident is not one involving a physician and is unlikely to be an insurance case, it will be sufficient to prepare one copy to be filed at the school.
The District makes it possible for parents to subscribe to student accident insurance at low rates. This program is offered each year during September. The District does not provide student accident insurance.
See Also:
EBBC-R - Employer’s First Report of Injury” form,
JLCE-R
Legal References:
RSA 200:40, Emergency Care;
RSA 200:40-a, Administration of Oxygen by School Nurse;
Ed 306.04(a)(21),Emergency Care For Students And School Personnel;
Ed 306.12, School Health Services
First Reading: February 5, 2015
Second Reading: N/A
Adopted: February 5, 2015
Revision Dates: N/A
Last Review Date: February 5, 2015