First Aid and Emergencies at School

First Aid

Parents/guardians must provide at least one current emergency contact number. Per state guidelines, schools provide only basic first aid for student emergencies and are not equipped for advanced medical care. Health offices are equipped with first aid supplies (see below) approved by the district Health Advisory Council.

Students under 12 may not be released to an unattended home. No ill student will be sent home without the explicit knowledge and consent of a parent, guardian, or authorized adult.

Health Office Supply List

Health Office Supply List

Student Supplies

First Aid supplies as directed by public health department
Hydrocortisone Cream .5 to 1% preferred, others allowed- Calamine (Zinc Oxide and Iron Oxide III), anti-itch spray (Benadryl topical), Caladryl Lotion (Pramoxine HCL and Calamine).
Saline/isotonic eye wash
Dental Wax/Dental floss
Vaseline (to be used instead of Bacitracin, if needed, for minor cuts and abrasions effective 10/1/25)
Hand Sanitizer—available brands (to be used when access to soap and water is not readily available and under the supervision of an adult)

Restricted Products

*70% Isopropyl Alcohol (only non-first aid use, e.g. injections). The bottle must be marked “Restricted” and dated.
Multipurpose contact lens solution (optional)–mark the bottle with the following statement: “Restricted for contact lens cleaning — Not for First Aid use as an eye wash solution” and dated.

Optional Staff Supplies (generic brands okay)

Tylenol (used as directed for staff only)
Ibuprofen (used as directed for staff only)
Mylanta (used as directed for staff only)
Benadryl (used as directed for staff only)
Tums (used as directed for staff only)

*Note: There is no acceptable use for Hydrogen Peroxide in the health office or for Isopropyl Alcohol for wounds or piercings. Soap and water is to be used for all wound cleansing.

Health Advisory Board Approval Date: 10/01/2025
Chairperson: Kristi Street BSN, RN
Revised 10/1/2025

Emergencies at School

In medical emergencies, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be called for treatment and transport. We prioritize immediate parent notification. If parents or emergency contacts are unreachable, school staff will act using their best judgment. If a parent/guardian cannot arrange required medical transportation, an ambulance will be called at the expense of the parent/guardian.

Every school in the Thompson School District is equipped with at least one AED for the health and safety of students, staff, family members, and other community members.

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). By correcting irregular rhythms (arrhythmia), an AED can restore a normal heartbeat. Prompt use is critical, as SCA can be fatal within minutes if left untreated.

All school health office staff and a minimum of two additional staff members per school are certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED use. Teachers leading field trips must also hold this certification. Furthermore, in collaboration with Thompson Valley EMS, health staff are trained to use tourniquets and Narcan, which are stocked in all school emergency medical kits.

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