2013-14 FIRST AID POLICY Author | Ms. B Donoghue HEALTH & SAFETY FIRST AID POLICY & PROCEDURES The first aid policy and procedures at Hornsey School for Girls are in operation to ensure that every pupil, staff and visitor will be looked after in the event of an accident or illness. It is emphasised that the team consists of Qualified First Aiders and not trained doctors or nurses. The term “Qualified First Aider” refers to those members of staff who are in possession of a valid First Aid at Work (HSE Approved) certificate. It is recognised that there may be other staff with 1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate who may act in an emergency in the absence of a Qualified First Aider. These staff, for the purposes of this document, are referred to as First Aiders. Where reference in this document refers to both they will be referred to as first aiders. The purpose of the policy is to: Provide effective, safe first aid cover for pupils, staff and visitors Ensure that all pupils and staff are aware of the system in place Qualified First Aiders will: Ensure that their qualification remains up to date. Always attend a casualty when requested to do so and treat the casualty to the best of their ability and in the safest possible way. This includes wearing gloves where any loss of blood or body fluid is evident and calling for help from other first aiders or the emergency services. Help fellow first aiders at an incident if required and provide support during the aftermath. Insist that any casualty who has sustained a significant head injury is seen by professionals at a hospital – either by sending them directly there or by asking parents to collect a child and take them there; ensure that parents are aware of all head injuries promptly Ensure that a pupil who is sent to hospital by ambulance is: o Accompanied in the ambulance by a member of staff to act in loco parentis if a relative cannot be contacted o Met at the hospital by a relative A first aider need not be the member of staff to accompany the casualty to hospital in an ambulance, however, an appropriate adult must be sent. Liaison must occur with the Senior Leader who has responsibility for cover to ensure that lessons are covered in the event that the accompanying adult is a teacher Keep a record of each pupil attended to, the nature of the injury and any treatment given and, in the case of an accident, complete the accident book and ensure its circulation to appropriate bodies. Ensure that everything is cleared away following treatment and that soiled articles are disposed of appropriately in yellow bags, bins or sharps boxes and spillages cleaned thoroughly using appropriate products. The Student Services Team will: Ensure that all pupils and staff are aware of the procedures in place and the Qualified First Aider rota in operation. Ensure that first aid is available throughout the working school week. Ensure that first aid kits are located in all practical subject areas, first aid room, staff room and are adequately stocked at all times. Ensure that additional first aid kits are stocked and provided for use on school trips. Ensure that medical information for pupils is received on admission, circulated to staff as appropriate and kept updated, with appropriate care plans where required, throughout the school life of the pupil. Ensure that all Qualified First Aiders are aware of any specific medical conditions of pupils and staff in the event they are called to administer first aid. Ensure that First Aiders, accompanying school trips, are made aware of any medical conditions of pupils and/or staff. Provide statistical information as required to the Health & Safety Committee on a regular basis. Have a representative on the Health & Safety Committee – this person usually to be the Student Services Team Leader. All staff will: Familiarise themselves with the first aid procedures in operation and ensure that they know who Qualified First Aiders are and how to summon the QFA on duty in an emergency. Be aware of the specific medical details of individual students circulated to them by Student Services Team. Send pupils with minor injuries or who feel unwell, accompanied by another student, to Reception for treatment. In case of accidents, radio or send a pupil or staff member to Reception for help ensuring that the messenger can relay the precise location of the casualty. Reassure, but never treat a casualty unless they are in possession of valid first aid certification and know the correct procedures. Staff in possession of valid first aid certification can begin first aid if necessary until a Qualified First Aider arrives. Ensure that they have a current medical consent form for every pupil that they take out on a school trip which indicates any specific conditions or medications of which staff should be aware. Trip Organisers will ensure a risk assessment is carried out for all school trips to inform whether or not a First Aider is required to accompany the group. Have regard to their own personal safety in cases of accidents or illness. Reception and Office Staff will: Call for a qualified First Aider to treat any casualties. Support first aiders in calling for an ambulance or contacting relatives in an emergency. Staff must not: Summon an ambulance before a casualty has been assessed by a Qualified First Aider or, where there is no Qualified First Aider on duty, by a First Aider. Administer paracetamol or other medication. Administer emergency medication such as epi pens if not trained – unless directed by a member of the emergency services. The Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body will: Ensure adequate first aid cover is in place as outlined in the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Monitor and respond to all matters relating to the health and safety of all pupils, staff and visitors on the school premises Ensure all new staff are made aware of first aid procedures in school. QUALIFIED FIRST AIDERS/FIRST AIDERS: Attached at Appendix 1 This policy will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis or sooner if required. Signed:.................................................................................... (Chair of Governors/Chair of Site Committee) Date: ..................................................................................... APPENDIX 1: QUALIFIED FIRST AIDERS: NAME Gail Beswick Lynn Stevens Catherine Greene Charlotte McBride Sharon Stock Elaine Galea Mark Stillwell Glanville Neale Brida Donoghue William Fosuhene Funda Izzet EXTENSION 297 238 268 217 304 241 309 264 225 219 248 EXPIRY 18.01.2015 18.01.2015 05.11.2013 29.02.2015 22.06.2015 18.01.2015 18.01.2015 11.09.2014 30.09.2013 06.03.2014 05.11.2013 FIRST AIDERS: Expiry 25th October 2016 NAME Tessa Barber Victoria Barulis Barry Brown Adriane Campbell Miheala Chowdhury Sandra Christie Maria De La Antigua Tyrell Simon Denney Charlotte Dennis Maite Diez del Corral David Duncan Patrick Fenton Alaena Fleck Cetisha Forbes Elvis Francis Davinia George Ingrid Ophelia Clara Waygood Meral Gulderan Amy Hague Marie Keaney Judith Lear Michelle McKoy Penny Radford Marie Rockett (expiry Feb 2016) Huyette Shillingford Patricia Singh Lyn Slater Olgun Sofuoglu Beverley Steele Carmen Szpytko Jennifer Timog-Santiago Garbrielle Zaerin-Holubovsky POST Teaching Assistant Assistant Head teacher Site Assistant Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Data /Exams Administrator Teaching Assistant Administrator Systems Administrator Art Technician D&T Technician Administrator Home School Support Worker Exclusion Room Supervisor Site Assistant Teaching Assistant Data/Exams Administrator Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Teacher Food Technician Administrator Administrator Administrator Teaching Assistant Finance Assistant Administrator Administrator Science Technician Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Library Assistant Home School Support Worker
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