504.3-R - Regulations Regarding Management of a Medical Emergency

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