Emergency Procedures


A. For accidents requiring more than first aid care
The person in charge must:
1. Notify parents and explain the situation. The parents should make arrangements to get the child and take her to their physician OR make arrangements for one of the leaders to take the child to the doctor�s office or hospital to meet the parents.
2. Report accident to the Girl Scout Service Center � 515-278-2881 or 1-800-342-8289
3. Complete the claim form for Girl Scout Activity Accident Insurance. Send the complete claim form and all doctor and/or hospital statements to the Girl Scout Service Center.

B. For a serious accident or emergency of a life threatening nature or a fatality
The person in charge must:
1. Give priority attention to providing all possible care for the injured person(s). Secure doctor, ambulance, clergy, and police as appropriate.
2. In the event or a fatality, always notify police. Retain a responsible adult at the scene of the accident or emergency. See that no disturbance of victim or surroundings is permitted until police have assumed authority.
3. Telephone designated council personnel. They will contact parents and next of kin. (waiting for new info since realignment)
4. Refer all media (press, radio, TV) inquiries to council CEO.
ACCIDENT REPORT


1. Name and age of injured person(s):

2. Parent's Name: ________________________________________
Phone No: ____________________________________________
3. Day of accident and exact time:
______________________________________________________
4. Description of accident(written & diagram):



Were there other children or adults involved?
Who: __________________________________________________________________________

How: __________________________________________________________________________

5. Was a doctor contacted?
Who:____________________________________________________________________________

When:___________________________________________________________________________

Were other professionals (Police, clergy, etc.)?
Who:______________________________ When:_____________________________
Time professionals arrived on scene:_____________________________________________________
6. Was child's parent contacted: ______
Time:_______________________
At what time did parent arrive:___________________________________________________

_______________         ______________________________
Date                             Girl Scout Volunteer Completing Report

Phone( ) _____________________________



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