The Board of Education recognizes the importance of taking appropriate action whenever an emergency threatens the safety, health, or welfare of a student at school or during school-sponsored activities.
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan)
(cf. 3516 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
(cf. 5141.21 - Administering Medication and Monitoring Health Conditions)
(cf. 5141.22 - Infectious Diseases)
(cf. 5142 - Safety)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to ensure that first aid and/or medical attention is provided as quickly as possible when accidents and injuries to students occur and that parents/guardians are notified as appropriate.
(cf. 3530 - Risk Management/Insurance)
(cf. 5143 - Insurance)
(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)
The Superintendent or designee shall ask parents/guardians to provide emergency contact information in order to facilitate communication in the event of an accident or illness.
District staff shall appropriately report and document student accidents.
"Do Not Resuscitate" Orders
The Board believes that staff members should not be placed in the position of determining whether or not to follow any parental or medical "do not resuscitate" orders. Staff shall not accept or follow any such orders except under the specific written direction of the Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent or designee may only direct a staff member to follow a "do not resuscitate" order if he/she has received a written parent/guardian authorization, with an authorized health care provider statement, and an order of an appropriate court.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that parents/guardians who have submitted a "do not resuscitate" order are informed of this policy.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
32044 First aid equipment
49307 School safety patrols
Liability for treatment
Emergency information
Athletic events; physicians and surgeons; emergency medical care; immunity
Automated external defibrillators
Medical and hospital services for athletic program
Medical and hospital services not provided or available
Medical and hospital services for pupils
Ambulance services
Instruction in personal and public health and safety
CIVIL CODE
Defibrillators; CPR; immunity from civil liability
FAMILY CODE
6552 Caregivers
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Automated external defibrillators, immunity from civil liability
Emergency medical services agency
Personal liability immunity
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 8
California Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 22
100042 Automated external defibrillators
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org
American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org
California Department of Health Care Services: http://www.dhcs.ca.gov
Policy CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 8, 2016 Castro Valley, California