Medical and Emergency Policies Part of UUA Youth Safety Guidelines July 23, 2020 In This Section Life-Threatening Medical Emergency Policy From Youth Safety Guidelines In case of life-threatening medical emergencies, leaders will call 911 (or host site emergency response number), preferably from a hardwired phone instead of a cell phone, and then call the youth’s parents and/or guardians, or the adult’s emergency contact. At least one adult will follow or... Medical Forms and Documentation From Youth Safety Guidelines See Medical Documentation policy in Documentation Policies. Medication Policy From Youth Safety Guidelines Programs must have a clear on site procedure, see policy requirements below. Medication should be transported in their original prescription bottles. Adults keep all medication (over the counter and prescription) in a secure location.... Non-Life Threatening Medical Emergency Policy From Youth Safety Guidelines The following conditions require consulting with either an on-call nurse/doctor, quick pick up by parent/guardian or appropriate transport for an adult, calling 911, or transport to an emergency room or urgent care medical facility: Musculoskeletal injuries such as sprained ankles/wrists Headache... Onsite Medical Staff From Youth Safety Guidelines First-Aid Staff Events at minimum should have an identified adult with current First Aid and CPR training from American Heart Association or Red Cross* to respond in case of onsite emergencies. A copy of certification for this onsite care provider will be kept on record.... Option for On Call Nurse/Doctor From Youth Safety Guidelines The medical procedures for onsite staff with only First Aid or EMT level training provide for two program circumstances: one with an on call nurse or doctor and one without.... Sharps Policy From Youth Safety Guidelines Participants who need to use injectable medication should bring a sharps container. If a participant does not bring one and there is not one in the host location, staff should create a temporary one.... PREVIOUS: Multigenerational Events with Youth-Focused Programming UP: UUA Youth Safety Guidelines NEXT: Life-Threatening Medical Emergency Policy Get a print-friendly version of UUA Youth Safety Guidelines, including all sub-pages.
