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POLICY: DEATH OF CHILD OR TEAM MEMBER POLICY #78
CREATION DATE: June 2018

REVISION DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2018

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The death of a child or team member during care is a serious incident.

 Remain calm and assess the situation.
 Call 911 immediately and advise administration of the situation.
 Remove other children from the scene and secure with designated team member.
 Attempt all first aid and/or CPR pursuant to current guidelines.
 Designated administration will contact the parent/guardians or emergency contact of
the child or team member and arrange to meet at the hospital or medical facility.
 Medical staff will advise the parents/guardians or emergency contact of the death of
a child or team member.