4.5        ILLNESS, ACCIDENT AND INJURY

 

DATED:             November, 2004

SOURCED:        National Health & Medical Research Council,  Staying Healthy in Childcare, 2003, 3rd Edition

SOURCED:        Queensland Child Care Act 2002, Regulation 2003

                        Queensland Workplace, Health & Safety Act 1995

                        Queensland Department of Communities

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POLICY

Where a child becomes ill, or has an accident or injury, all reasonable steps will be taken to ensure the child receives appropriate care and attention in a timely manner

PROCEDURE

  • All Carers & staff must have current Certification in First Aid and CPR
  • If a child has an injury and/or accident or becomes ill while care is being provided, every reasonable attempt must be made to notify the parent or guardian as soon as practically possible; and
  • Where a child requires medical treatment, notify the manager who is responsible for immediately reporting the matter to the licensing body
  • the child must be kept under adult supervision until the child recovers or
  • the child’s families or some other responsible person takes charge of the child; and
  • if the child requires immediate medical aid, all reasonable attempt must be taken to secure that aid and to notify the parent of the accident or illness                 
  • Parent or other responsible person must be notified of any medication administered to the child and any other matter concerning the child’s health that comes to the notice of the Carer
  • If a child has an accident that causes hospitalisation or death or dies from non accidental causes at Family Day Care, the chief executive officer of the licensing authority must be notified no later than the next working day of that fact and the circumstances of the injury or death
  • Details of all accidents and/or injuries, including the time, circumstances and actions taken by adults in attendance must be maintained by the Carer and the record of injury passed on to the coordination unit, licensing body and Insurer. Where parents request this information in writing, the manager of the service will respond