Accident Procedures
Each location shall establish a procedure to follow in case of an accident. All accidents occurring on archdiocesan property or at an archdiocesan-sponsored event off the property must be reported immediately to the person in charge and to the Insurance Department at the archdiocese. If appropriate, 911 should be called.
Each location should identify persons who are trained in emergency first aid procedures and ensure that the persons can be contacted readily in case of an accident that results in an injury.
Student Illness/Accident Procedure
Unusual illness or accidents occurring at school will be reported immediately to the school office. A written report of the circumstances and witnesses will be made by the lead staff member administering first aid and filed with the Director of Character Formation.
A complete and current emergency card is to be filled out by the parent for each student so that if he/she becomes ill or meets with an accident, the parent or guardian can be contacted immediately.
Parents/Guardians and students must ensure that an updated emergency card is filed with the attendance office. The school will not be responsible nor liable especially when the parents have failed to notify the school when there has been a change of phone number and/or address.
Attempts to contact parents will be made prior to calling for off campus medical assistance for any accidents that do not require immediate medical attention. Off campus medical assistance will be contacted, at parent's/guardian's request. If the school is unable to reach a parent/guardian, the administration may need to make a decision regarding calling for emergency assistance.
Attempts to contact parents after or during an accident will be made should a student require immediate off campus medical attention.
If a parent is unable to ride in an ambulance with a student, an administrator will accompany the student to the hospital, until a parent is able to arrive.
First Aid
Only minor and very basic first aid should be provided by locations; no secondary treatment, such as changing or removing bandages, should be administered. Disposable gloves should be used.
Each location should have persons who are trained in emergency first aid procedures.
Parents/guardians must be contacted immediately if there is any question regarding the seriousness of or complications arising from an injury to a minor.
For additional information, see Accident Procedures.
