Medical emergency Purpose:
To provide clear instructions to caregivers in the event of illness or injury.
Policy:
In the event of a medical emergency the following procedures should be followed.
Procedures for Caregivers: Injury/Illness Visible – ie Cuts, bruises, simple fractures. • • • • • • • • • •
Remain calm. Delegate staff member to notify emergency service or ring 000 direct. If injury permits, move person to place of safety, providing you can do so without endangering your own safety or health. If qualified to do so, render first aid. If not trained, keep person calm, warm and reassured. Do not give anything to eat or drink. Do not move any limb suspected of being broken. Contact parent if child has had an accident while attending the Centre. Make every effort to comfort child while waiting for parent or emergency service to arrive. When qualified first aid arrives, prepare to give assistance. Incidents and accidents will be reported to ACECQA via Department for Communities, Education and Care Regulatory Unit.
Injury/Illness Not Visible – ie. Heart Attack, Stroke, Fits, Electric Shock or possible Internal Injury. • • • •
Notify Administration Centre who will call emergency service. At least one staff member on duty at the Centre will have a current First Aid Qualification which includes Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, expired air resuscitation and management of emergency situations. A fully equipped and properly maintained First Aid Kit will be kept at the Centre. Staff member will complete an Incident, Injury and illness record within 24 hours.
Reviewed: August 2012
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