Board Policy

BP 5141

Students

Health Care And Emergencies

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of taking appropriate action whenever an emergency threatens the safety, health or welfare of a student at school or during school-sponsored activities. The Superintendent or designee shall ask parents/guardians to provide emergency information in order to facilitate immediate contact with parents/guardians if an accident or illness occurs.

(cf. 5141.1 - Accidents)

Resuscitation Orders

The Board believes that staff members should not be placed in the position of determining whether or not to follow any parental or medical "do not resuscitate" orders. Staff shall not accept or follow any such orders unless they have been informed by the Superintendent or designee that the request to accept such an order has been submitted to the Superintendent or designee, signed by the parent/guardian, and supported by a written statement from the student's physician and an order from an appropriate court.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all parents/guardians are informed of this policy.

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

49407 Liability for treatment

49408 Information for use in emergencies

FAMILY CODE

6550-6552 Caregivers

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California