Emergencies and Injuries

The professional working with young children is prepared for emergencies and injuries

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 5.7

Behaviors & Skills

• a
  Updates emergency contact lists regularly
  
  
• b
  Knows where to go if the building is evacuated
  
  
• c
  Posts emergency telephone numbers beside each telephone
  
  
• d
  Is trained in pediatric first aid, including CPR and handling a choking episode
  
  
• e
  Is aware of and follows emergency procedures
  
  
• f
  Fills out an injury report within 24 hours when a child in their care becomes injured, gives the family a copy and keeps the original in the central record of injury logs
  
  
• g
  Maintains a complete first aid kit
  
  
• h
  Carries a mobile phone when visiting parks, playgrounds and for other field trips and excursions
  
  
• i
  Is aware of and follows procedures for interacting with persons who pose security risks