Emergency Situation/Evacuation Process
Staff’s primary role is to protect the participants. In the event of a threat in the immediate area (i.e. bomb, fire, flood, other major building problem, etc.), the participants, staff, and other occupants will follow the evacuation plan. If there is a more widespread threat, such as a chemical spill or widespread fire, it may be necessary to take children farther from the building. Once everyone’s safety has been assured, you will be contacted immediately to notify you of the incident.
Illness
The health and well being of our families and staff is our highest priority. In the interest of limiting the opportunity for transmission to our vulnerable community, we are taking the following precautionary measures:
How to Protect Yourself/Your Household
Sick children should not be brought to program sites. If your child becomes ill during the day, the parent/guardian will be notified. When the illness involves a fever, vomiting, rash or contagious condition, your child must be picked up immediately. If the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the next authorized person listed will be contacted.
Children sent home due to illness, fever or a contagious condition will not be allowed to return for a minimum of 72 hours. The parent/guardian may be required to provide documentation from a licensed physician.
Medical Emergencies
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to keep emergency information and contact information up to date. Staff members are trained in basic first aid/CPR/AED, and can perform certain other emergency actions such as administering an EpiPen. Minor first aid treatment will be given by on-site staff, an incident report will be completed, and parents/guardians will be notified.
In the event of a medical emergency, the Parks & Recreation Department’s policy is to call 911 immediately. Staffers will contact parents/guardians, or the emergency person(s) designated if parents/guardians cannot be reached. Parents/guardians are responsible for payment of medical services required for your child. It is strongly recommended that listed emergency contacts be no more than 30 minutes away from the site.
Medication
Whenever possible, medication -- including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and items required for special diets -- should be scheduled so they can be given at home. However, we understand that circumstances will arise which require a child to bring their medication to program sites. However, city staff will not administer medication to participants. That is the child’s responsibility. Parents/guardians and participants must abide by the following mandatory policy:
- A Participant Medication Form must be completed and on file.
- Prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and vitamins must be brought in the original container, with the name of the physician, child, medication, dosage time, and dosage quantity. No outdated medication will be accepted by staff.
- If the medication requires equipment for administering (i.e. spoon, cup or dropper), parents/guardians are responsible for providing it.
- Medications will not be kept at program sites over night.
- Any medication required for longer than 10 days, and for any "as needed" emergency medications (such as inhalers, Benadryl, etc.) are required to have a physician’s signature on the Participant Medication Form.
