The following information provides a basis for the management of a medical emergency. All schools throughout the Linn-Mar Community School District have emergency response teams that will respond to an emergency and follow guidelines per American Red Cross training.
ASSESS THE SITUATION
- For safety of the individual (protect from further injury)
- For safety of the responder (personal protective equipment, universal precautions as applicable to situation)
ASSESS SEVERITY OF INJURY/ILLNESS OF INDIVIDUAL
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Obtain history of incident from individual witness if possible
ACTIVATE BUILDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
- Call 911 for emergency medical assistance
- Provide appropriate life support or first aid
NOTIFY
- Family/emergency contact
- School nurse
- Building administration
No injured or ill student should be sent home or to a medical facility without the knowledge and permission of the parent/guardian or other responsible person. If emergency situation is life-threatening, call 911, even if the parent/guardian cannot be reached.
Document incident using Complete Variance Report.
Adopted: 10/14
Reviewed: 11/17; 12/20; 10/23
Related Policy: 504.03