FIRST AID POLICY
Chapel en le Frith C of E VC Primary School
DATE AGREED:
24.06.14
REVIEWED: REVIEW:
Term 6 2015
COMMITTEE:
Resources Management Committee
MINUTE NO:
14v
SIGNED:
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH C OF E VC PRIMARY SCHOOL FIRST AID POLICY To be read in conjunction with ‘The Administration of Medicines and Associated Complex Health Procedures for Children Advice and Guidance for Children’s Services in Derbyshire. The Governors will designate employees to provide cover in respect of First Aid sufficient to meet the requirements of the law and the school’s identified needs. At the present time all staff are invited to undertake relevant First Aid Training which is carried out by St John’s Ambulance. Although the requirement is to provide cover for employees only the Governors are mindful of the needs of non-employees on the school premises. 1.
There should be a qualified *First Aider or Appointed Person on the school premises at all times, therefore where ever possible, a minimum of two staff will need to have undergone the necessary training. Early Years Foundation Stage must have at least 1 Paediatric First Aider. Cover should be provided at lunch times, on school trips and outings. Forest Schools sessions will be lead by an ITC Outdoor First Aid qualified individual and be supported by an Appointed Person.
2.
A copy of the 'First Aid Procedures' will be included in the Staff Handbook. (Appendix 2)
3.
The School Business Manager in consultation with the Deputy Headteacher, will be responsible for arranging the necessary training to the required standard (a recognised First Aid Certificate should be held).
4.
Although it is not a legal requirement the number of pupils on roll will be taken into account when assessing the level of cover required.
5.
Early Years Foundation Stage Trips must have a Paediatric First Aider with them.
DUTIES OF THE FIRST AIDER a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
i. j.
To take charge of the situation, arranging the request for help from a Doctor or requesting an ambulance if the incident is sufficiently serious. To render emergency first aid (if trained to do so). To be responsible for the contents of the first aid box, ensuring that they are replenished as required. (Appendix 1) To ensure that a record is made of each incident by recording information in the Accident Book and completing ‘Notification of Injury’ form as necessary. (Appendix 3) The original Notification Form to be given to the injured person and a copy retained on file. To ensure that Indemnity Forms for the administering of an injection of adrenalin (Epipen) are completed and retained. (Appendix 4) To ensure that Parental Consent for Administration of Prescribed Medicines in School Forms are completed and retained. (Appendix 5) To ensure that all seizures are recorded and records maintained. (Appendix 6) To ensure that all serious incidents are reported to the schools Health & Safety Coordinator in order that the relevant paperwork can be completed and where necessary forwarded to the County’s Health and Safety Department and HSE. To maintain notices of first aid arrangements in school. To inform new employees of the arrangements for first aid in consultation with the School Business Manager.
This policy and supporting documents will be reviewed annually.* A First Aider is defined as having ‘First Aid at Work (4 days), an Appointed Person has 4 hours of First Aid training and should only give treatment for which they have been trained.
APPENDIX 1 FIRST AID BOXES & TRAVEL KITS First aid boxes and travelling first aid kits should contain a sufficient quantity of suitable first aid materials and nothing else. These are available from the First Aider and are stored in the main school office. The main first aid boxes can be located in the Medical Room and in Y5 corridor. Contents of the boxes and kits should be replenished as soon as possible after use in order to ensure that there is always an adequate supply of all materials. Items should not be used after their expiry date. First aid equipment should be checked frequently, to ensure that there are sufficient quantities and that all items are usable. The designated First Aider is responsible for these actions. First aid boxes should be suitable containers and clearly identified. (The marking used should be a white cross on a green background) First aid boxes should contain only those items that the First Aiders are trained to use. Sufficient quantities of each item should always be available in every first aid box or kit. In most cases these will be:FIRST AID BOXES a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o.
1 guidance card 20 Individually wrapped sterile dressing (plasters) 2 Sterile eye pads 4 Individually wrapped triangular bandages 6 Safety pins 6 Medium wound dressings (sterile) 2 Large wound dressings (sterile) 2 Extra Large wound dressings (sterile) Moist medicated wipes – not alcohol based (individually wrapped and sterile) Disposable gloves and apron Scissors Sterile water if mains water is not available Disposable drying materials eg paper towels Plastic disposable bags for soiled used dressings etc Resuscitation mask
TRAVEL KITS a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
1 guidance card 6 individually wrapped sterile dressings (plasters) 1 large wound dressing (sterile) 2 triangular bandages 2 safety pins Moist medicated wipes – not alcohol based (individually wrapped and sterile) Disposable gloves Plastic disposable bags for soiled used dressings Sterile water Burns dressing (Forest Schools only)
OUTDOOR PURSUITS – Same as Travel Kit, but with survival blanket, instant cold pack (in a box), blister plasters.
APPENDIX 2
Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School First Aid Procedures
1.
On establishing that first aid treatment is required, the injured party should be safely escorted to a designated area if safe to do so. No person should be moved if a serious injury is suspected where movement could cause further harm.
2.
A suitably trained First Aider is to be informed of the accident and asked to attend to assess the injury. The designated First Aider must be informed of all serious incidents and shall attend to any incident as required.
3.
Relevant first aid treatment to be administered by suitably trained First Aider.
4.
Ambulance to be called if necessary and parents/carers informed. The Headteacher or person in charge must be informed of this action.
5.
Parents/Carers to be informed of all head/serious injuries immediately.
6.
The person who witnessed the accident is responsible for completion of 'Notification of Injury' Form. If no-one witnessed the accident, the person informed of the accident will complete section 1 of the form. A suitably trained Aider is to complete section 2 and countersign the form, wherever practicable should be the designated First Aider.
7.
The completed Notification of Injury form is to be photocopied by the witness to the accident. The original form is given to the injured person to take home and the copy retained in school.
8.
All accidents are to be recorded in the Accident Book by the designated First Aider where possible.
9.
A list of nominated First Aiders is kept in the First Aid Room, Year 5 corridor and Staff Room. Updates will be issued as and when they become available.
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APPENDIX 3
Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School Notification of Injury Section 1 (to be completed by person witnessing accident or first to be informed of accident)
Name of Child Date of Accident
Class Time of Accident
Details of Accident
Section 2 (to be completed by person administering First Aid)
Action Taken
Observations
Signed
Countersigned
Name
Name
Witness/First Informed of Accident
First Aider
APPENDIX 4
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH C OF E (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL
FORM OF INDEMNITY
In consideration of staff at Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School agreeing to administer an injection of adrenalin to……………
(name of child), in the event of the said
…………………………(name of child), suffering from an anaphylactic reaction whilst at Chapelen-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School, we………………………………….the parent (s) / guardian (s) of the said ……………………………….(name of child), hereby indemnify the Derbyshire County Council, its servants or employees against all proceedings, costs, liabilities and damages
incurred
as
a
result
of
any
injury
or
damage
caused
to
the
said……………………………(name of child), by the administration of an injection of adrenalin provided always that this indemnity shall not include injury resulting from or caused by or materially attributable to the negligence of the Derbyshire County Council, its servants or employees or the failure of the Derbyshire County Council to perform their common law or statutory duties and liabilities. We, ……………………………………. ……………………………………(name
the parents (s) / guardian (s) of the said of
child),
undertake
to
ensure
that
……………………………. adrenalin injection kept at Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E (C) Primary School remains in date and indemnify Authority representatives from any responsibility in this regard.
Dated this
day of
2014
Signed ……………………………………………… Parent (s) / Guardian (s)
APPENDIX 5
Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School PARENTAL CONSENT ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICINES IN SCHOOL TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILD REQUESTING DRUGS BE ADMINISTERED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF SCHOOL STAFF OR WHERE A CHILD IS BRINGING MEDICINE INTO SCHOOL WHICH THEY WILL SELF-ADMINISTER. If you need help to complete this form, please contact the school. Please complete in block letters. Name of child:…………………………………. …… Date of Birth: …………………… Class:…………… Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Doctor ……………………………………………………… PRESCRIBED MEDICINES The Doctor has prescribed the following for my child:
1. Name of Medicine …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Any special storage instructions …………………………………………………………………………… 3. When is it to be administered ……………………………………………………………………………… 4. Amount to be administered ………………………………………………………………………………… 5. How (by mouth, in ear etc) …………………………………………………………………………………. My child can (please tick)
administer his/her own medication requires supervision to administer his/her own medicine requires assistance in administering his/her medicine
I request that a named member of the school staff who has received all necessary training give the treatment in accordance with the above information. I understand that it may be necessary for this treatment to be carried out during educational visits and other school activities, as well as on the school premises. I undertake to supply the school with the drugs and medicines in the original duplicate labelled containers, provided by the Dispensing Chemist. I accept that whilst my child is in the care of the school, the school staff stand in the position of the parent and that the school staff may, therefore, need to arrange any medical aid considered necessary in an emergency, but I will be told of any such action as soon as possible. I can be contacted at ………………………………………………..Tel No………………………………….. Signed ……………………………………………. Parent/Guardian ASTHMA SUFFERERS
Date ………………………………
Please provide us with an inhaler that we can keep in school in a secure cupboard outside your child’s classroom .
Expiry date of Inhaler ………………. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that the medicine mentioned above is in date at all times.
Please see overleaf for details of medicine.
Chapel-en-le-Frith C of E VC Primary School SCHOOL MEDICINE RECORD Child’s Name Class Name of Medicine Dose When to be administered Any other instructions Tel No of Parent/Contact Parent’s signature obtained via parental consent form
Yes / No
TO BE COMPLETED WHEN MEDICINE ADMINISTERED Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials Date Time Initials
