Tulsa Public Schools Policy 2104: First Aid/Emergency Treatment
PURPOSE: To authorize the emergency administration of first aid to students and define the treatment responsibility in such emergencies.
District personnel serve as the entity responsible for administering first aid or emergency treatment in case of sudden illness or injury to a student or an employee. Parents/guardians or persons responsible for the student's care are responsible for providing emergency medication. However, administration of emergency medications by licensed assistive personnel or designated employees will be governed by applicable state law.
Each school will annually update the emergency medical authorization forms for students enrolled. Emergency authorization forms may be obtained from the school health clinic or personal physician, or be handwritten.
In all cases where the nature of an illness or an injury appears serious, school officials will contact, if possible, the parent/guardian or person responsible for the student's care. In extreme emergencies, appropriate arrangements may be made for medical services. Once the student is under the care of the Emergency Medical Responders such as EMSA, the custodial responsibility, authorization of care, and parent/guardian contact shifts to the Emergency Medical Responder. The cost of medical emergency services will be the responsibility of the parents/guardians.