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STUDENTS <br />EMERGENCY TREATMENT <br />3540 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Board of Trustees recognizes that schools <br />are responsible for providing first aid or emergency treatment in case of sudden illness <br />or injury to a student, but that further medical attention is the responsibility of the <br />parent/guardian. <br />Guidelines <br />1. At the beginning of each school year, parents /guardians must fill out and return a <br />form providing the school with the following emergency information: <br />a. emergency telephone numbers where the parent /guardian can be reached; <br />b. the name and telephone number of the physician to be called in case of an <br />emergency or when the emergency is of a life- threatening nature; and <br />c. the name of a physician or other responsible adult to be called when parents <br />cannot be reached. <br />2. Each school within the District shall maintain and supply a first aid cabinet /kit. <br />a. This cabinet/kit should be clean and well arranged at all times. <br />b. The supplies are intended for first aid only. <br />c. They will not be used for continuing treatment of any injury or infection. <br />d. Emergency Treatment First Aid Cabinet (3541) contains a list of suggested first <br />aid cabinet/kit supplies and their intended use. <br />3. When a student is injured, staff shall provide immediate care and attention until <br />relieved by a superior, a nurse, or a doctor. <br />a. Students will not be assigned to administer first aid treatment. <br />b. The only exceptions are those students trained through the Health Occupations <br />Class at Bonneville High School and Hillcrest High School, and certified by the <br />teacher and building Principal. <br />4. If it is determined that the emergency may be of a life- threatening nature, an <br />ambulance will be called to transport the student to the hospital. <br />a. The principal /designee should immediately contact the parent. <br />Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 <br />