ACCIDENT RESPONSE AND PREVENTION

FILE: EBBA

Basic

The school district shall be responsible for providing first aid or emergency treatment for students or members of the professional and/or support staff in cases of sudden illness or injury. Further medical attention to students in case of emergency is the responsibility of the student's parents/guardians or their designee.

Each principal is charged with providing for the immediate care of ill or injured persons within his or her area of supervision. A designated staff member will administer emergency aid. Procedures for handling emergencies will be established and made known to the staff in each school.

Accident Reports

In order that proper measures may be taken to avoid recurrence of accidents, written reports will be prepared on all accidents occurring on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity of the school district.

The Board will receive reports on serious accidents and periodic statistical reports on the number and types of accidents occurring in the schools.

Eye Protection

Eye protective devices designed to provide protection for the hazards involved and to meet standards specified by state law will be provided by the school district. These devices may be issued to the students or provided at work stations for individual activities. If the devices are issued to the students, principals are authorized to charge students for loss, damage or failure to return any device issued.

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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

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Cross Refs: JHC, Student Health Services and Requirements

JHCD, Administration of Medications to Students

MSBA – 5/95

Seneca R-VII School District, Seneca, Missouri

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For Office Use Only: EBBA-C.1B (5/95)