Accidents or Injuries to Students

Administrative Procedure 315

Background

The District recognizes the authority accorded parents/legal guardians of children. The
Superintendent therefore directs staff members to refrain from offering consent for medical
treatment of students.

However, in cases of injury or illness which occur to students on school grounds, in the
school, or on a site where a school-sponsored activity is being held, the Superintendent
expects the supervising teacher or Principal to act as a responsible guardian and seek
immediate treatment.

Emergency student transportation authorized by staff members is to be by the safest
possible means. The Superintendent, however, acknowledges in emergency situations,
quick action may be critical to the health of the child.

Procedures

In the case of an accident occurring in the school, on the grounds, or at a school function
whenever or wherever held, an incident report must be completed. Incident Report
Forms (Form 315-1) are obtainable from the Principal or from the District Office.
Instructions for completion are printed on the form.
The incident report must be filed in duplicate within twenty-four (24) hours.
In the case of a serious accident requiring emergency treatment, the Principal or
designate must take the action s/he thinks is required for treatment.
3.1 It is preferable to phone the parent and identify the physician or surgeon to whom
the student is to be taken.
3.2 If time and urgency do not permit, the Principal is to obtain immediate medical
aid.
4. Every accident of a serious nature, or potentially serious nature, must be reported
immediately to a medical authority on the prescribed form.
5. The removal of the student from the school is to be done with the approval of, and under
the direction of, medical authorities, whenever possible.

Reference:
Sections 7, 8, 17, 20, 22, 65, 84, 85, 95 School Act
Good Samaritan Act
School Regulation 265/89

May 2013