| Whitmore Lake Public Schools |
| Administrative Guidelines |
5340A - STUDENT ACCIDENT/ILLNESS
In the event of a student accident or illness, staff members shall report the accident to the appropriate administrator and, if properly trained, administer first aid.
The principal shall:
| A. | summon professional medical assistance, if needed; | |
| B. | notify the parents as soon as possible by telephone or written report; | |
| C. | contact parents immediately if the accident indicates professional medical care is required; | |
| D. | record on the Student Accident Form 5340 F1, as soon as possible, all pertinent facts concerning the accident and submit it to the principal's 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 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.