FIRST AID POLICY 2018 DUCATOR ODERN. Includes Body Fluid Spillage. and Needlestick Injury. Policies

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1 FIRST AID POLICY 2018 Includes Body Fluid Spillage and Needlestick Injury Policies ODERN DUCATOR

2 2 This version Replaces previous version January 2018 January 2017 Revisions prepared by Ken Hance (group Health and Safety adviser). Main changes: RIDDOR reporting Page reference Changes made (marked up in red) Editor New edition please replace entire document Layout and formatting amendments AS SR Riddor KH 7 Accident Forms / Books PM

3 3 CONTENTS 1. Rationale Aims References Trained First Aid Staff Location of First Aid Boxes Contents of First Aid Boxes Hygiene Procedures First Aid Procedure Medical Emergencies Reporting of Incidents and Accidents Maintaining and Monitoring of Accident Reports Minor Injuries Appendix 1- Body Fluid Spillage Policy Rationale References Staff Contact Initial Clean Up Procedure Procedure for Blood and Other Body fluid Spillage Management of Accidental Exposure to Blood Appendix 2 Needlestick injury policy Appendix 3 - Head Injury Letter Appendix 4 Ambulance information Appendix 5 Report of an accident... 18

4 4 Rationale This policy is to ensure that there is adequate First Aid provision for pupils, staff, and visitors to the school under Health and Safety legislation. First Aid is the emergency care given to an injured person before professional medical care or an ambulance is available. 1. Aims Clear identification of staff who are First Aid Trained. Clear First Aid procedure Understanding of the statutory regulations regarding accident reporting in relation to the RIDDOR guidelines. 2. References This document is to be used in conjunction with the other GEMS policies listed below and referrals will be made to them throughout the document: Body Spillage policy included in this policy Needlestick Injury policy GEMS Health and Safety policy. The Webber Independent School Terms and Conditions in reference to consent for urgent medical treatment. Health Handbook - in reference to documentation kept for accidents. 3. Trained First Aid Staff It is considered best practice that the majority of staff have a current First Aid certificate. When selecting training providers you should ensure that they offer specific courses in paediatric first aid appropriate to those working with children, and that the provider is approved by the HSE. Pre-Prep only for paediatric training. Ensure that there are the correct number of appropriately First Aid trained staff for the school. The requirements will vary on age group of the children and the layout of the school. (Refer to Guidance on First Aid for Schools published on the DfE website). Staff who take pupils off site are responsible for ensuring that they have the correct number of First Aid staff to pupil ratio and this should be considered at the time of booking the trip. A list of all current First Aid trained staff to be maintained and displayed within key areas of the school. There should also be access to an electronic list. First Aid training to be undertaken every three years.

5 5 A designated member of staff who is First Aid trained to take charge of the First Aid arrangements. If the school has a School Nurse it will be their duty otherwise it should be a member of staff who holds a Three Day at Work First Aid Certificate. 4. Location of First Aid Boxes A list of the location of all First Aid boxes to be maintained and displayed within key areas of the school. All buildings have at least access to one First Aid box and in higher risk areas such as science laboratories, art and design/technology rooms, and kitchen areas there are additional ones. Staff on playground duty to take out a First Aid bag. Sports staff to take First Aid bags with them when teaching outside and also when they take pupils out on sport fixtures. Staff who take pupils off site on school visits are responsible for organising First Aid bags in liaison with the Peggy Margrave, School Nurse.. 5. Contents of First Aid Boxes Contents of the boxes to be checked biannually as a minimum more often where used frequently When items have been used the person who used some of the stock should notify the key person in charge of stocking. In areas where there is a higher risk of a specific type of injuries e.g. science the First Aid box is equipped accordingly e.g. Eye wash pods. 6. Hygiene Procedures Staff must wear gloves when dealing with accidents involving spillage of bodily fluids. (Refer to Appendix 1Body Fluid Spillages). 7. First Aid Procedure All injuries are normally treated by Matron who holds a current First Aid certificate, Pre-Prep deal with all their own minor first aid. Assessment of the injury and appropriate action taken. All injuries that are treated must be recorded in the Medical Book kept in the Medical Room. Gloves must be worn at all times when treating injuries. Parents must be informed when a pupil has sustained a head injury and the pupil must be sent home with a Head Injury Letter (Appendix 3). Whether the pupil stays at School will depend on severity of the head injury and the decision for that has to be made by the School Nurse/designated staff member. When the child goes home the parents must be given a Head Injury Letter (See Appendix 3).

6 6 8. Medical Emergencies This is when an injury/illness requires immediate medical help or further assessment by doctor. When a pupil requires further hospital treatment but it is not an emergency, the parents will be contacted, two members of staff will escort the pupil to hospital, one to drive and one to look after the child. Senior management need to be informed. When an ambulance has to be called other people also need to be contacted: o Ideally the person who is at the scene of the accident should contact 999 /112 so clear accurate information can be given. See Ambulance Information Sheet (Appendix 4). o Parents to be alerted. o Senior management to be alerted. o Site manager / Receptionist to be alerted. The accidents/incidences warranting emergency care are situations such as: o Head injuries where there is a loss of or suspected loss of consciousness. o Sudden collapse. o Major wounds needing medical attention. o Suspected fractures. o Spinal injuries. o Use of an Epipen o Major Asthma, Diabetic, Seizure event. o NB The above list is not exhaustive. In the event of the emergency services being contacted the below must be considered: o Parents must be contacted to ascertain when they can join their child and their wishes with regard to treatment should they be delayed. o Legally pupils must be sixteen to be given medical treatment without parental consent. o As per the school s terms and conditions, the Head teacher may agree to emergency medical treatment if the parent/guardians cannot be contacted. o A member of staff must accompany and stay with the pupil until the parent(s)/guardian arrives. o Contact details must be taken to the hospital. o Once at the hospital, and the pupil is registered, it is then the hospital s responsibility to undertake further medical contact with the parents.

7 7 9. Reporting of Incidents and Accidents A school accident form (Appendix 5) and accident book should be filled out for the following events: All accidents requiring first aid are recorded in the accident books (Pre-Prep, Prep and Medical room). It is also recorded on SIMS (The incident forms are scanned onto student profile) When a pupil has a significant injury that requires further medical/dental intervention. When a pupil has sustained a head injury. When a pupil has been injured by an item of equipment, machinery or substances. When a pupil has been injured by the design or condition of the premises. When an accident occurs doing a school activity when off site. When a visiting pupil sustains an injury at the school. When a behavioural incident has happened and another pupil has been injured. RIDDOR Reporting and Recording procedures. Recording The School has a legal responsibility to ensure that all accidents whether occurring on the School s site, or to pupils and staff involved in school activities outside the School, are recorded. An accident form must be completed as soon as possible after any accident or incident and given to the nominated Responsible Person. (Accidents to pupils and members of the public which are attributable in some way to work organised by the school (e.g. an accident during a lesson demonstration or a sports lesson), or the defective condition of premises, equipment or plant, or lack of or defective supervision, where injury is suffered, must be recorded as an accident at work. Playground injuries and similar therefore do not usually need recording as accidents at work but if first aid is administered a first aid record is required.) Numbers of accidents are to be reviewed as a standing minute point at the schools Health and Safety Committee meetings, and the Head of School is to make comments on any trends which might be apparent from the accidents reported. Accidents that occur to pupils off site must be recorded in the same way, even if the School s medical staff do not directly treat the pupil. All completed forms are to be forward to the Head of School for their signature and awareness. The School should must keep a record of all accidents and incidents for the prescribed minimum length of time. Different Reporting Requirements

8 8 Injuries and Ill-Health to People at Work The responsible person will report the following work-related accidents, including those caused by physical violence, if an employee is injured, wherever they are working: (In relation to RIDDOR, an accident is a discrete, identifiable, unintended incident which causes physical injury. Stress-related conditions usually result from a prolonged period of pressure, often from many factors, not just one distinct event.) Accidents which result in death or a specified injury must be reported without delay (see below Reportable specified injuries ). Accidents which prevent the injured person from continuing their normal work for more than seven days (not counting the day of the accident, but including weekends and other rest days) must be reported within 15 days of the accident. The Responsible person will also report any case of a work-related disease, specified under RIDDOR, that affects an employee and that a doctor confirms in writing. The school is also required to report any work-related deaths and certain injuries to self-employed people that take place while they are working at the premises. Reportable specified injuries include: Fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes; Amputations; Any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight; Any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs; Serious burns (including scalding), which: cover more than 10% of the body; or cause significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs; Any scalping requiring hospital treatment; Any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia; Any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which: leads to hypothermia or heat induced illness; or requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours. The following are reportable, if they arise out of or in connection with work. Reportable specified diseases include: The death of any person, whether or not they are at work; Accidents which result in an employee or a self-employed person dying, suffering a specified injury, being absent from work or unable to do their normal duties for more than seven days; Accidents which result in a person not at work (eg a patient, service user, visitor) suffering an injury and being taken directly to a hospital for treatment, or if the accident happens at a hospital, if they suffer a specified injury; An employee or self-employed person has one of the specified occupational diseases or is exposed to carcinogens, mutagens and biological agents; Specified dangerous occurrences, which may not result in a reportable injury, but have the potential to do significant harm. Physical Violence

9 9 Some acts of non-consensual physical violence to a person at work, which result in death, a specified injury or a person being incapacitated for over seven days, are reportable. In the case of an over-seven-day injury, the incapacity must arise from a physical injury, not a psychological reaction to the act of violence. Examples of reportable injuries from violence include an incident where a teacher sustains a specified injury because a pupil, colleague or member of the public assaults them while on school premises. This is reportable, because it arises out of or in connection with work. Reportable Occupational Diseases The school will report occupational diseases when they receive a written diagnosis from a doctor that their employee has a reportable disease linked to occupational exposure. (See for details of the reporting arrangements for selfemployed people.) These include: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Severe cramp of the hand or forearm; Occupational dermatitis, e.g. from work involving strong acids or alkalis, including domestic bleach; Hand-arm vibration syndrome; Occupational asthma, e.g. from wood dust and soldering using rosin flux; Tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm; Any occupational cancer; Any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent. Incidents to Pupils and Other People Who Are Not at Work Injuries to pupils and visitors who are involved in an accident at school or on an activity organised by the school are only reportable under RIDDOR if the accident results in: The death of the person, and arose out of or in connection with a work activity; or An injury that arose out of or in connection with a work activity and the person is taken directly from the scene of the accident to hospital for treatment (examinations and diagnostic tests do not constitute treatment). The lists of specified injuries and diseases described previously only apply to employees. If a pupil injured in an incident remains at school, is taken home or is simply absent from school for a number of days, the incident is not reportable. The Responsible Person will consider whether the incident was caused by: A failure in the way a work activity was organised (eg inadequate supervision either on the school premises or on a field trip); The way equipment or substances were used (eg lifts, machinery, experiments etc); and/or The condition of the premises (eg poorly maintained or hazardous surfaces). Not all sports injuries to pupils are reportable under RIDDOR, as organised sports activities can lead to sports injuries that are not connected with how schools manage the risks from the activity.

10 10 The essential test is whether the accident was caused by the condition, design or maintenance of the premises or equipment, or because of inadequate arrangements for supervision of an activity. Dangerous Occurrences These are specified as near-miss events, which are only reportable if listed under RIDDOR. Reportable dangerous occurrences in schools typically include: The collapse or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment; The accidental release of a biological agent likely to cause severe human illness; The accidental release or escape of any substance that may cause a serious injury or damage to health; An electrical short circuit or overload causing a fire or explosion. Notification to the Health and Safety Executive Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013 the school must notify the Health and Safety Executive as soon as possible by submission of form F2508, or by using the online reporting system. The nominated Responsible Person for The Webber Independent Scholl is the Matron, who has the responsibility of notifying the HSE of reportable accidents by submission of form F2508, or via the online reporting system and then keeping note of the reported reference number. Record Keeping The school keeps records, for at least three years, of any reportable death, specified injury, disease or dangerous occurrence that requires reporting under RIDDOR; all occupational injuries where a worker is away from work or incapacitated for more than three consecutive days. It is not required to report over-three-day injuries, just keep a record of them. Any over SEVEN day injury must be reported. Investigation As soon as reasonably practical after a reportable incident has occurred, the Responsible Person will report to the Head of the school who will instigate and investigation. Where required, the Chairman of the Health and Safety Committee will also investigate the accident or incident. Such an investigation may be required to discover the root causes of an accident to prevent a recurrence, to identify failings in procedures and to identify if further training is required to prevent further incidents If an investigation is required this should precede the submission of Form F2508 to the HSE, where possible. All RIDDOR Reportable instances should be forwarded to The Group Health and Safety advisor at Corporate Head Office. References

11 Maintaining and Monitoring of Accident Reports All accidents that have an accident form filled out need to be signed off by all the departments listed on the form. A hardback accident book has to also be maintained. This can be done in conjunction with the medical book, but a clear note needs to be made that an accident form was filled in. At the end of each term a risk assessment needs to be undertaken so that any additional monitoring can be instigated. 11. Minor Injuries Often pupils will have bumps and minor injuries in the school environment. The key points to consider in the management of these injuries are: To give the pupil plenty of reassurance. To clean and get a cut covered as quickly as possible. To fill in the Medical Book Pupil accident book (See Health Handbook medical documentation section) Appendix 1- Body Fluid Spillage Policy 1. Rationale Blood and body fluids (e.g. faeces, vomit, saliva, urine, nasal and eye discharge) may contain viruses or bacteria capable of causing disease. It is therefore vital to protect both yourself and others from the risk of cross infection. In order to minimize the risk of transmission of infection both staff and pupils should practice good personal hygiene and be aware of the procedure for dealing with body spillages. 2. References This document is to be used in conjunction with: GEMS Health and Safety policy. Health Protection Agency guidelines on Infection Control. Up to date versions are available on the internet. Needlestick Injury Policy. 3. Staff Contact Facilities/Site Manager to be contacted initially so that he can arrange for a member of his team to clean the area appropriately. The initial clean up of the situation should be carried out by the person(s) who is at the scene of the incident and follow the Initial Clean Up Procedure.

12 12 In the event of a member of cleaning staff not being available then there are disposable clean up kits available in the Facilities Office. 4. Initial Clean Up Procedure Get some disposable gloves from the nearest First Aid kit. Place absorbent towels over the affected area and allow the spill to absorb. Wipe up the spill using these and then place in a bin (which has a bin liner). Put more absorbent towels over the affected area and then contact the Facilities/Site Manager for further help. The bin that has had the soiled paper towels put in then needs to be tied up and ideally placed in the yellow bin or double bagged and put in an outside bin. Any article of clothing that has got contaminated with the spill should be wiped cleaned and then put in a plastic bag and tied up for the parents to take home. The area then needs to be cordoned off until cleaned. If a cleaner is not immediately available then a disposable cleaning kit will need to be used. If the spillage has been quite extensive then the area may need to be closed off until the area can be cleaned correctly. 5. Procedure for Blood and Other Body fluid Spillage Gloves to be worn at all times Any soiled wipes, tissues, plasters, dressings etc must ideally be disposed of in the clinical waste bin (Yellow bag). If not available then the glove being used needs to be taken off inside out so that the soiled item is contained within and placed in a bin which is regularly emptied. When dealing with a spillage, absorbent paper hand towels need to be place on the affected area so absorbing the spill. If a disposable spillage kit is available then the instructions for use should be followed. If not then contaminated paper towels need to be placed in a bin with a bin liner, tied up and ideally put in a yellow bin or put in another bin liner and put in an outside bin. The area must be cleaned with disinfectant following the manufacturer s instructions. A Wet Floor Hazard sign then needs to be put by the affected area. The area should then be ventilated well and left to dry. All reusable cleaning up equipment then needs to be appropriately disinfected according to the manufacturers instructions. Wash hands. All yellow bags to be disposed of in Yellow bins as the school could potentially be fined if not adhered to.

13 13 6. Management of Accidental Exposure to Blood Accidental exposure to blood and other body fluids can occur by: Percutaneous injury e.g. from needles, significant bites that break the skin. Exposure to broken skin e.g. abrasions and grazes. Exposure of mucous membranes, including the eyes and mouth. Action to take: If broken skin encourage bleeding of the wound by applying pressure do not suck. Wash thoroughly under running water. Dry and apply a waterproof dressing. If blood and body fluids splash into your mouth do not swallow. Rinse out mouth several times. Report the incident to the School Nurse/designated staff member and Senior Management. If necessary take further advice from NHS Direct. An accident form will need to be completed and it may need to be reported to RIDDOR.

14 14 Appendix 2 Needlestick injury policy If there is any accidental injury to the person administering medicine via an injection by way of puncturing their skin with an exposed needle then the following action must be taken: o o o o Bleed the puncture site Rinse the wound under running water for a few minutes Dry and cover the site with a plaster Seek medical advice immediately You may be advised to attend Accident and Emergency for a blood test Information on how the injury occurred will be required Details of the third party involved will be required If the third party is a pupil then the parents must be made aware that their child s details will have to be given to the medical team who are caring for the injured party. This all needs to be undertaken with the full permission of the Head or Deputy Head o An accident form must be completed

15 15 Appendix 3 - Head Injury Letter Date: Dear Parent/Carer I would like to inform you that banged his/her head at approximately am/pm today. Your child was checked and treated, and has been under supervision since. If any of the following symptoms appear within the next 48 hours it is advised that you seek immediate medical advice. Drowsiness Severe Headache Vomiting Slurred Speech Dilated Pupils and/or Blurred Vision Yours sincerely Name of School Nurse / Designated Staff Member

16 16 Appendix 4 Ambulance information Dial 999, or 112 (Mobile Phones) ask for an ambulance and be ready with the following information. 1. Your telephone number: [school telephone number] 2. Give your location as follows: [school address] 3. State that the postcode is: [school postcode] 4. Give exact location in the school where the incident has occurred Ambulance to come to the stated location and a member of staff should be there to meet them 5. Give your name 6. Give name of pupil and a brief description of the pupil s symptoms. If ANAPHYLATIC SHOCK state this immediately, as this will be given priority. 7. Give any medical history and known medications that you know this pupil may take. Refer to the Medical Alert list 8. If you are unsure of how to manage the Casualty you can keep the Ambulance Operator on the telephone and get them to talk you through what you should be doing. OR you can ring them back at anytime. REMEMBER TO SPEAK CLEARLY AND SLOWLY AND BE READY TO REPEAT INFORMATION IF ASKED P.T.O.

17 17 POINTS TO REMEMBER Get help If called for an ambulance then inform: Reception and give CLEAR details of where the Ambulance is coming to. Member of staff to meet the Ambulance crew. Senior Management Team The above will then decide who informs the parents. Any witnesses to the accident need to stay, be reassured and available to give details to the ambulance crew or to the member of staff managing the incident. An Accident Form must be filled in and informing RIDDOR must be considered.

18 18 Appendix 5 Report of an accident PART A ABOUT YOU Your full name.. Department. PART B ABOUT THE INCIDENT Date of incident.... Time of incident. am/pm Did the incident occur at school Yes/No If Yes, in which department/room/place/site did the incident occur.. If No, where did the incident occur (include address and details PART C ABOUT THE INJURED PERSON Full Name of injured person Is the injured person: Form.. Male/Female An employee A student On work experience A member of public On training scheme Employed by someone else (attach details) Was the injured person taken to hospital Yes/No If Yes, please state which hospital... Immediately? At a later date? When?

19 19... Seen by a doctor Yes/No If Yes please state which doctor Immediately? At a later date? When? PART D ABOUT THE INJURY Description of the injury should be detailed. Include left/right, front/back, location, size; whether it is a graze, a bump or a cut, bruise etc. Take into account other factors such as pallor of skin, breathlessness, pulse, blurred vision, slurred speech, clammy skin, and temperature (hot/cold) What part of the body was injured (see picture, clearly mark with an X) IF THE INJURED PERSON GOES TO HOSPITAL FROM SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST ACCOMPANY THEM: NAME, DOB, DR. S NAME, MEDICAL INFO, AND PARENT/NEXT OF KIN CONTACT NUMBERS.

20 20 PART E ABOUT THE ACCIDENT Describe what happened Give as much detail as you can for example, the events that led up to the incident, the part played by any other people, any substance or machinery involved. Please attach another sheet if necessary. Please tick one: I did see the accident happen I did not see the accident happen Please state names of any witnesses. PART F ABOUT THE TREATMENT GIVEN Signature if different from person in PART A. Date PART G OUTCOME & FOLLOW UP Date.

21 21 PART H SIGNATURES Signature Person Part A Signature SMT member Signature Head Teacher/Principal PART I - REPORTABLE INSTANCES (RIDDOR) Was this a reportable instance Y N Has the instance been reported to HSE with regard to RIDDOR? Y N If Yes please insert the relevant incident report number. Date.

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