essexgirl1967
07-02-2008, 10:26 PM
I recently had to update my medical emergency plan as a mindee was recently admitted to hospital ( not whilst in my care) with a suspected epilieptic fit. Until his parents have an official diagnosis they have been told to call an ambulance if he has another fit. I wrote a plan of care which has been approved by my local NCMA lady ( I rang her for advice whilst writing it) and during my recent Ofsted report the Ofsted inspector said that she found it very helpful and exactly the sort of thing she would like to read if she was looking for care for her own children. Basically, it was as follows:
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLAN OF CARE
In a medical emergency such as an accident or sudden illness that requires immediate medical attention, I will provide First Aid in accordance with my training, and will then ring 999. A parent will then be telephoned to meet the ambulance either at my house or the hospital, whichever is most practical.
It is therefore ESSENTIAL that all contact numbers are kept up to date. Please indicate on the form below
the order that you would like parents to be contacted, bearing in mind distance from my house etc , as the
emergency contact would need to be able to get here asap.
I would not be able to travel to the hospital in the ambulance because of the other children who would still
need to be cared for. In an emergency, this form gives permission for your child to be treated by hospital staff until you reach the hospital.
Name Of Child__________________________
I give permission for ****************** to obtain medical treatment for my child in the case of emergency. I understand that ***************** will contact me to meet the ambulance at either her house or the hospital and that she will not be travelling to hospital with the ambulance.
In an emergency, I would like to be contacted on the following numbers:
1. Name __________________ Contact No:_______________________________
Alternative No’s___________________________
___________________________
2. Name __________________ Contact No:_______________________________
Alternative No’s___________________________
___________________________
Signed _________________________________________________ Date______________
I printed a copy for all parents ( not just the parents of the mindee with the medical condition) so that the same policy is in place for everyone. New parents sign this form too along with all the normal permission slips. My house is literally 2 minutes away from the hospital but there is no way I could juggle possibly 6 mindees whilst accompanying an injured or ill child to hospital. All the parents seem more than happy with this and I got graded Excellent on 3 of the oucomes in my inspection and Good on the other 2 so I was very pleased. Hope this is some help, Karen
MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLAN OF CARE
In a medical emergency such as an accident or sudden illness that requires immediate medical attention, I will provide First Aid in accordance with my training, and will then ring 999. A parent will then be telephoned to meet the ambulance either at my house or the hospital, whichever is most practical.
It is therefore ESSENTIAL that all contact numbers are kept up to date. Please indicate on the form below
the order that you would like parents to be contacted, bearing in mind distance from my house etc , as the
emergency contact would need to be able to get here asap.
I would not be able to travel to the hospital in the ambulance because of the other children who would still
need to be cared for. In an emergency, this form gives permission for your child to be treated by hospital staff until you reach the hospital.
Name Of Child__________________________
I give permission for ****************** to obtain medical treatment for my child in the case of emergency. I understand that ***************** will contact me to meet the ambulance at either her house or the hospital and that she will not be travelling to hospital with the ambulance.
In an emergency, I would like to be contacted on the following numbers:
1. Name __________________ Contact No:_______________________________
Alternative No’s___________________________
___________________________
2. Name __________________ Contact No:_______________________________
Alternative No’s___________________________
___________________________
Signed _________________________________________________ Date______________
I printed a copy for all parents ( not just the parents of the mindee with the medical condition) so that the same policy is in place for everyone. New parents sign this form too along with all the normal permission slips. My house is literally 2 minutes away from the hospital but there is no way I could juggle possibly 6 mindees whilst accompanying an injured or ill child to hospital. All the parents seem more than happy with this and I got graded Excellent on 3 of the oucomes in my inspection and Good on the other 2 so I was very pleased. Hope this is some help, Karen