The following guidelines are to be used to determine whether or not a report is to be completed. A report should be completed when:

1. The accident requires that a doctor be called.
2. The accident results in absence of student for one-half day or more.
3. The accident results in a serious injury.
4. When in doubt about whether or not a report is needed, complete one.

Accident Report Procedure

1. The building administrator, designee, or nurse initiates the report.
2. The person in charge at the time of the accident completes the Accident Report form.
3. The Accident Report form is returned in one day to the building office and is forward to the principal.
4. Principal reviews the report and makes a recommendation for corrective action to be taken or notes action taken.
5. The principal forwards the original copy to the Superintendent/designee. A copy remains in the school.
6. The Superintendent/designee is responsible for evaluation of the report. It is to serve as a basis for a safety and accident prevention program.