infection-control-first-aid

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• Conducted on

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• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Person/s completing Checklist:

• Date:

  Date

• First aid room is easily identifiable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid room is easily accessed (e.g. ambulance)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants of first aid room are able to be constantly monitored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The room is adequately ventilated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Furniture and equipment is in good condition and does not restrict access by ambulance officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bins and bin liners available for waste disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharps disposal container available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposable gloves provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hand washing facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct hand washing techniques applied (posters displayed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First Aid Kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action if Required

• There are sufficient kits at appropriate locations for school purposes (e.g. manual arts, home economics, science rooms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kits are accessible and securely stored (not locked)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contents of kit are checked and updated regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kits available for off school site activities and reflect injuries that may occur based on risk assessment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ice packs are available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Processes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action if Required

• First aid room cleaned using correct procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaners advised of correct procedure for cleaning infectious waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste from first aid room disposed of daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Students with high level health risks identified and details communicated to relevant staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Requests for student medication during school to be supported by physician (e.g. prescription)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Medication kept in appropriate secure conditions. Consider lockable storage for some items eg Dexamphetamines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency medication eg Epipen should be readily available (not in locked storage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Student medical data is collected for excursions:

• Adult assigned to students with medical needs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate medication is available during excursion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adult trained in medical needs and administration of medication

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments are conducted for excursions outlining first aid requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Names of qualified first aid officers is communicated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff training register kept up-to-date for first aide officers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency contact numbers are displayed near the phone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Student and staff emergency contact numbers are kept up to date and easily accessed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate system of first aid application and communication during playground duty (e.g. walkie-talkies, bum bags)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All injuries are recorded appropriately i.e. event form, “band aid” book

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees have access to information about infectious diseases

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a designated parking area for ambulance if required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a vaccination program for employees at risk (e.g. Hep B, Q Fever)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Action if Required