5340D - TRANSPORTATION FOR ILL OR INJURED STUDENTS

1. 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.)

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. Determine how severe the emergency is.

2. Call ambulance or emergency medical service.

3. Administer necessary first aid, if trained or if prudence requires.

4. Contact the principal.

5. Call the parent. If the parent cannot be located, call designated emergency number.

6. Report action to the office of the Superintendent.

7. Complete an accident report.

Nonemergency Situations

There are situations when the injury or illness of the student is not considered an emergency. In such situations notify parent (emergency number provided) to pick up the student. Provide whatever information is available to help the parent decide whether or not the student should receive medical care.