Chapter Five Emergency Response Procedures Safety Policies for Emergency Response Defining an Emergency Basic Emergency Response Procedure Basic CPR and First Aid Disaster Preparedness
Identifying an Emergency Breathing, Bleeding, Poison Difficulty breathing Profuse bleeding Any type of poison Other Emergency Indicators using your senses Unusual appearances or behaviors Unusual sight Unusual noises Unusual odors Unusual conditions
Basic Emergency Response Procedures Organizing for an Emergency Basic training Emergency information on file including release form all health records log of injuries, ouch reports Emergency numbers Emergency back up
Basic Emergency Response Procedures Rescue registration Emergency information for local fire/ rescue departments Evacuation plan First aid kit
Basic Emergency Response Procedures Order of Response Act immediately/remain calm Stay at scene help and reassurance Assess child Do not move seriously injured child If necessary, call for emergency help Notify parents and agree on plan of action Give medication only if authorized Treat child for shock Stay with child until parents or emergency help arrives After incident is over, fill out report
Basic CPR and First Aid Overview Basic CPR and First Aid for Infants Airway Breathing Circulation
Basic CPR and First Aid Basic CPR or Rescue Breathing for Children Airway Breathing Circulation
Basic CPR and First Aid First Aid Procedures Bites Cuts and other injuries to the skin Injuries involving head, mouth and nose Burns Temperature Heat and cold Poisoning
Emergency Planning for Children with Special Needs Teacher needs to be familiar with what constitutes an emergency for a child with special needs Needs education, planning, and preparation for typical emergency for child Written emergency management plan, updated regularly Medication should be available in a first aid kit separate from the rest
Disaster Preparedness We must be prepared for all types of disasters Response should be discussed and planned ahead of time
Disaster Preparedness Evacuation Procedures Diagram and written plan Evacuation plan Daily Attendance checklist Prior discussion with parents so they know practice and drills and emergency evacuation plan Practice fire drills, etc.
Disaster Preparedness Shelter-In-Place Procedures Practice Emergency rations/supplies Water the most important of all Emergency kit from home for children Includes calming letter from parents Cell phone to reach parents Protect health Water, wipes, antibacterial hand wash
Education Implications for Teachers Teacher training and education for emergencies Children practice evacuation and emergency procedures For Families Educate for prevention and response Workshops, handouts
Implications for Teachers Supervision Keep environment ready to respond to emergencies First aid kit and survival mode supplies should be checked regularly
Implications for Teachers Cultural Competence Provide information for families that don t speak English Children of immigrants may need extra support