POLICY: In the event of illness or injury requiring emergency medical treatment, an attempt will be made to reach the parent/legal guardian at the telephone numbers provided. The parent/legal guardian and staff member will decide on a course of action to provide appropriate care for the child.
If the parent/legal guardian cannot be reached, the child care staff will follow the directions on the emergency card and obtain the necessary treatment for the child.
The parent will agree to be financially responsible for costs incurred for transportation and/or treatment and will have signed a statement to that effect upon enrollment.
PURPOSE: To assure that an ill or injured child receives appropriate medical care.
To avoid complications due to delay.
To assure that the parent’s wishes are carried out.
PROCEDURE:
- See section E-19 on medical emergencies.
- The Director and Site Manager or designee will assess the situation and attempt to contact the parent.
- The Director and the Site Manager/Health Advocate or designee will agree with the parent on the plan of action, document it, and proceed to carry it out OR:
- Arrange to transport and accompany the child by walking or by ambulance to the Emergency Medical Facility designated by the parent/legal guardian, or to the nearest one.
- Assure copies of necessary release forms accompany the child.
- Document the incident, transport, care provided, names of emergency medical caregivers, treatments discussed and approved, timing and outcome.
- Document continuing efforts to contact the parent.
- Continue to act as the child’s advocate until the parent can be reached or the court intervenes.
Emergency Response Card from EMSA can be found here: Emergency First Aid Guidelines for California Schools
Resources: https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider/