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- Safety In Our School
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Safety in Our School
Janet's Law (for Sudden Cardiac Death)
Janet's Law requires:
- All public and private schools K-12 to have an AED on site
- At least five school employees to be certified in CPR/AED
- An emergency action plan for a sudden cardiac event
- The AED to be located in an accessible, unlocked location (such as outside the school gym) with appropriate signage above the unit
- Signs throughout the school directing people to the AED
Our school has an AED Code Team led by the School Nurse, as well as an Emergency Action Plan for sudden cardiac events. Drills are conducted yearly and AEDs are located strategically throughout the building.
Paul's Law (for Seizures)
Paul's Law authorizes a parent or guardian of a student with epilepsy or a seizure disorder to request use of an individualized health care plan. This individualized health care plan will be developed for each student by the School Nurse, in consultation with the parent or guardian of a student with a seizure disorder and other appropriate medical professionals. The plan will be consistent with the recommendations of the student's health care providers and will outline a set of procedural guidelines that provide specific directions about what to do in an emergency.
If your student has been diagnosed with epilepsy or seizures please notify the School Nurse. The School Nurse educates staff on seizure management and will communicate directly with your student's teachers regarding your student's Seizure Action Plan. Please see the Medication Administration Forms section if your student requires medications at school.