JLCE/FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

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FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

“First aid is immediate and temporary treatment and care in the event of an accident or injury before medical care can be obtained.”
-Maine School Health Committee
SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL (1997 ed.)

The Superintendent/designee shall establish and implement procedures for handling accidents and injuries, which shall make clear the responsibilities of various school personnel. They shall be based upon recommendations in the SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL. The Superintendent/designee shall maintain a system for accident reporting and for maintaining emergency health and contact information on each student. The Superintendent/designee shall also designate appropriate staff members to be responsible for administering first aid and will provide these individuals with appropriate training

Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA § 4009

Adopted: January 8, 2009