Prepping the School Emergency Kit

Among the many things we have to do in preparing for a new school year is to check up on all the emergency supplies our school has. This includes updating insurance policies, refilling the fire extinguisher and checking on the contests of our emergency kit. We make sure that the medicines and ointments are not yet expired and that we have the necessary first aid equipment.

Here are some things we try to keep on hand in the emergency cabinet:

• Betadine or other antiseptic ointments
• Alcohol
• Cotton and cotton buds
• Band-aids
• Over-the counter medicines including paracetamol
• Tweezers for splinters
• Hydrogen Peroxide

We also try to make sure we have first-aid medical equipment such as an ambu bag and a  wristech blood pressure monitor in case one of the teachers, nannies, parents or whoever suddenly experiences a hypertensive attack. Also, we coordinate with the local emergency service because there are some emergencies that really are beyond our capability of dealing with. I remember one time we had a major medical emergency which involved one of our staff members who suffered a miscarriage. Since then, we have made sure that we are equipped to handle any emergency that comes our way. It’s also great that there’s a new hospital that opened about 5 minutes away from our school. This sure helps us make sure we are ready for anything that may happen. Of course, more than having this, we try to make sure we provide the kids with a safe environment that will ensure their well-being always.

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