3418: Emergency Treatment

The board recognizes that schools are responsible for providing first aid or emergency treatment in case of sudden illness or injury to a student, but that further medical attention is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

When a student is injured it is the responsibility of staff to see that immediate care and attention is given the injured party until relieved by a superior, a nurse, doctor, other emergency medical staff, or other medical staff. Word of the accident should be sent to the principal's office and to the nurse. The principal or designated staff should immediately contact the parent so that the parent can arrange for care or treatment of the injured.

In the event that the parent or emergency contact cannot be reached or in the judgment of the principal or other staff, immediate medical attention is required, staff may call 911 or the injured student may be taken directly to the hospital and treated by the physician on call. However, an injured or ill student should only be moved if a first aid provider has determined that it is safe to do so, or that it is safe to transport the student in a private vehicle. Students with possible head or neck injuries should only be moved or transported by emergency medical technicians. When the parent is located, he/she may then choose to continue the treatment or make other arrangements.

School staff may not accept and may not agree to comply with directives from health care providers that would withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment from students.

The superintendent will establish procedures to be followed in any accident, and for providing first aid or emergency treatment to a student who is ill or injured.

Cross References

• Board Policy 3124 Removal/Release of Student During School Hours
• 3422 Student Sports—Concussions and Head Injuries