In the event of a student accident or illness, staff members shall:
A. If properly trained, administer first aid;
B. Report the accident to the appropriate administrator;
C. Summon professional medical assistance, if needed;
D. Notify the parents as soon as possible by telephone or written report;
E. Contact parents immediately if the accident indicates professional medical care is required;
F. Record on the Wauwatosa School District Student Injury Report Form as soon as possible, all pertinent facts concerning the
accident and submit it to the business services office.
School personnel shall not diagnose illness or administer medication of any kind except in accordance with
AG 5330. Records are to be kept on all injuries requiring medical attention which occur while students are on school
property, in school buildings, on the way to or from school, or at school-sponsored activities.
A copy of the Student/Staff/Visitor Accident Report Form is to be filed with the carrier of the District's liability
insurance when requested.
Each principal shall prepare in-building procedures for dealing with illness at school which ensure prompt attention
to the child and proper communication with the parents.
Approved/Adopted: July 13, 2009 Approved/Adopted: August 1, 2013 |