5340D - TRANSPORTATION FOR ILL OR INJURED STUDENTS
When a student becomes ill or injured at school, it may be necessary for the student to be taken home, to a doctor, or to a hospital. This responsibility should be assumed by the parent, except in an emergency when it is apparent that an ambulance or emergency medical service should be called immediately. (See AG 5340A for calling procedure.)
The final responsibility for the safe transportation of a sick or injured student from school to home, hospital, or to emergency medical care rests with the principal.
No seriously sick or injured student should be allowed to go home unless there is a responsible adult (see student's Emergency Medical Authorization Form 5341 F1) to provide for his/her care. The student will remain in school when all measures available to locate a responsible adult have failed. When school is dismissed and no adult is available, contact the appropriate local law enforcement agency.
Ambulance and emergency medical service cost is the parent's responsibility but should never be a deterrent in providing this emergency service.
Emergency Situations
For critically injured or ill students who may warrant an ambulance or emergency medical service, the following procedures should be taken:
Determine how severe the emergency is.
Call ambulance or emergency medical service.
Administer necessary first aid, if trained or if prudence requires.
Contact the principal.
Complete an accident report Form 5340 F1.