The Board of Trustees 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.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to ensure that first aid and/or medical attention is provided as quickly as possible when student accidents and injuries occur and that parents/guardians are notified as appropriate.
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.
Resuscitation Orders
District employees are expected to respond to emergency situations without discrimination. If any student needs resuscitation, staff shall make every effort to initiate emergency response by calling 911.
The Board prohibits staff members from accepting or following any parental or medical "Do Not Resuscitate" orders.
Automated External Defibrillators
The Board authorizes the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at designated school sites for use by designated personnel who have volunteered to receive training in the use of AEDs.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop guidelines based on California Health and Safety Code §1797.196, for employees regarding the use of these devices and shall ensure that employees receive training on their proper use and handling. The guidelines shall also specify the placement, security, and maintenance of the AED.
The authorization of AEDs in district schools shall not be deemed to create a guarantee or obligation to use the AED in the case of an emergency nor any expectation that an AED or trained employee will be present and/or able to use an AED in an emergency or any expectation that the AED will operate properly.
Legal Reference:
32040-32044 First aid equipment
49300-49307 School safety patrols
49409 Athletic events; physicians and surgeons; emergency medical care; immunity
49470 Medical and hospital services for athletic program
49471 Medical and hospital services not provided or available
49472 Medical and hospital services for pupils
51202 Instruction in personal and public health and safety
1714.21 Defibrillators; CPR; immunity from civil liability
6550-6552 Caregivers
1797.196 Automatic external defibrillators, immunity from civil liability
5193 California Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
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 VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: February 17, 2011 Vista, California
revised: February 21, 2013