JLCE First Aid

File: JLCE

FIRST AID

"First aid is defined as immediate and temporary treatment and care in the event of an accident or injury, before a physician's care can be obtained. Because of the presence of children and staff engaged in a variety of activities together, accidents and injuries at school are expected."

• Maine Dept. of Ed. SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL, p. G, 1

The superintendent shall establish and implement procedures for handling accidents and injuries, which shall make clear the responsibilities of various school personnel. They shall be based on "Recommended Procedures for Emergency Care," "Emergency Guidelines for Maine Schools, (MEMS)" and other documents included by the state in the State of Maine, Department of Education SCHOOL HEALTH MANUAL. Also, there shall be a system for accident reporting, for maintaining emergency health and contact information on each student in the school system, and the designation and first-aid training of appropriate individuals in the schools.

Legal Reference: Title 20-A, MRSA, Sec. 4009

Emergency Guidelines for Maine Schools

Adopted: June 15, 2009