First Aid Supply

First Aid Supply 1. A first aid supply shall be kept on-site and easily accessible to employees, but not in reach of the children. 2. A first aid supply shall be taken on all field trips and excursions and shall be easily accessible to employees, but not in reach of the children. 3. Medicine shall be kept out of the reach of the children. 4. All vehicles used by the facility in transporting children shall be equipped with a first aid kit. 5. It is recommended that first aid kits contain the following items, according to American Red Cross guidelines: a. 20 Antiseptic Toweletts b. 50 Plastic Strips (Band Aids) . c. 5 Fingertip Bandages d. 5 Knuckle Bandages e. 5 Butterfly Closures f. 5 Non Adherent Pads 2" x 3" g. 2 Sterile Eye Pads h. 1 pressure Bandage 4" i. 1 Bandage Scissors j. 1 Triangular Bandage k. 1 Instant Cold Compress l. 2 Tongue Depressors/Finger Splints m. 1 Elastic Bandage 2: x 5 yards n. 5 3" x 3" Gauze Pads o. 1 Trauma Pad 5" x 9" p. 5 Insect Sting Relief Pads q. 10 First Aid Ointment 1 gr. r. 5 Non Adherent Pads 3: x 4" s. 5 Pair of Examination Gloves t. 2 Conforming Bandage 2" x 5 yards u. 1 Tweezers v. 2 Poison Ivy Relief Treatment w. 1 Booklet “Till Help Arrives” x. 1 Emergency Rescue Blanket y. 1 Adhesive Tape ½" x 5 yards 6. Some items in this kit may have expiration dates. All first aid kits should be periodically inspected for contents. Depleted and out of date materials should be replaced. . 7. Special attention should be exercised when utilizing first aid supplies or any medication for children who have allergies or other special medical needs. 8. For additional information on supplies for first aid kits contact your local office of the American Red Cross.