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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
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Injury is determined to be Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)-recordable based on the diagnosis provided by
the employee’s health care provider
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Injury associated with a physical or facilities-related hazard requiring
corrective action
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Any work related occupational illness, (i.e., asbestosis, hearing loss,
etc.)
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Any illness caused by a confirmed environmental exposure at the
school that can be classified as an occupational illness
Visitors and contractors (to include chaperones and volunteers):
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An accident report is required for any accident/injury:
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Occurring on school property
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While participating in a DoDEA-sponsored activity or event
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The accident/injury
must
meet one of the following conditions:
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Required treatment above First Aid (e.g., referral to a doctor, hospital,
clinic, etc.)
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Any loss of consciousness
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Injury associated with a physical or facilities-related hazard requiring
corrective action
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Any illness caused by a confirmed environmental exposure at the
school that can be classified as an occupational illness
The “Description of Accident” section should be used to completely describe how
the accident occurred. It must contain information on the following:
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Where the individual was when the accident occurred.
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What they were doing at the time of the accident/injury.
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Brief description of the injury sustained—presenting symptoms, marks,
discoloration, bleeding, skin integrity, edema, and deformities—any
information to present a clear verbal picture of the injury.
NOTE
: Nursing
care is documented in the approved DoDEA SIS.
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The severity of the injury.
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Nursing diagnosis.
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Any unsafe acts or conditions.
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Equipment involved, if applicable.
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Any extenuating circumstances, including environmental conditions which
may have been a contributing factor.
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Lost school days (students) and lost work days (employees).
The remarks section may be used to provide additional information and updates
to the report.