Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
First Aid Room
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First Aid room is easily identifiable.
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First Aid room is easily accessed (eg. ambulance).
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Occupants of first aid room are able to be constantly monitored.
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The room is adequately ventilated.
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Furniture and equipment is in good condition and does not restrict access by ambulance officers.
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Bins and bin liners available for waste disposal.
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Sharps disposal container available.
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Disposable gloves provided.
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Hand washing facilities available.
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Correct hand washing techniques applied (posters displayed).
First Aid Kit
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There are sufficient kits at appropriate locations for school purposes (eg. Manual arts, home economics, science rooms).
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Kits are accessible and securely stored (not locked).
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Contents of kit are checked and updated regularly.
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Kits are available for off school site activities and reflect injuries that may occur based on risk assessment.
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Ice packs are available.
Processes
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First aid room cleaned using correct procedure.
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Cleaners advised of correct procedure for cleaning infectious waste.
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Waste from first aid room disposed daily.
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Students with high level health risks identified and details communicated to relevant staff.
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Requests for student medication during school to be supported by physician (eg prescription).
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Medication kept in appropriate secure conditions. An slider lockable to rage for some items eg. Dexamphetamines.
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Emergency medication eg. Epipen should be readily available (not in lock storage).
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Student medical data is collected for excursions:
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* Adult assigned to students with medical needs.
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* Appropriate mediation is available during excursion.
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* Adult trained in medical needs and administration of medication.
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Risk assessments are conducted for excursions outlining first aid requirements.
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Names of qualified first aid officers is communicated.
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Staff training register kept up-to-date for first aid officers.
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Emergency contact numbers are displayed near the phone.
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Student and staff emergency contact numbers are kept up to date and easily accessed.
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Appropriate system of first aid application and communication during playground duty (eg. Walkie-talkies, bum bags).
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All injuries are recorded appropriately ie. event form, "band aid" book.
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Employees have access to information about infectious diseases.
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There is a designated parking area for ambulance if required.
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There is a vaccination program for employees at risk (eg. Hep B, Q Fever).
