A Message to Our Community: Our Commitment to Safety At Macon County R-1 School District, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our highest priority. To enhance our preparedness for medical emergencies, our district has adopted new protocols in response to Missouri bill SB 68 and the Stop the Bleed awareness campaign. This proactive measure equips our schools with the resources and training necessary to respond effectively to severe bleeding injuries.
Understanding the "Stop the Bleed" Initiative Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death from trauma. In emergency situations, it can take several minutes for first responders to arrive. The "Stop the Bleed" program empowers school staff to act as immediate first responders to life-threatening bleeding emergencies, reducing injuries and death by providing life-saving care in those critical moments. By training our staff and equipping our schools, we are building a safer environment for everyone.
What This Means for Our Schools To comply with the new state mandate, we've implemented the following measures:
Bleeding Control Kits: We have placed bleeding control kits in strategic, easily accessible locations throughout all our schools. These kits are stocked with essential supplies, including tourniquets, gauze, and gloves.
Staff Training: Our staff will receive comprehensive training on how to use these kits and apply life-saving bleeding control techniques. The training focuses on three key actions: applying direct pressure to a wound, packing a wound with gauze or clothing, and applying a tourniquet when appropriate. Training also includes information on Good Samaritan Laws protecting them.
Developed Protocols: We have developed clear protocols for responding to traumatic blood loss, ensuring a coordinated and swift response in an emergency.
Drills: Stop the Bleed scenarios will be included in regular staff emergency drills.
We are proud to take these steps to strengthen our emergency response capabilities and provide a safer environment for our students and staff. We believe that empowering our school community with these skills can make a life-saving difference.
*Always make sure the scene is safe before entering*
A-Alert: Call 911immediately (from a wall phone if possible). If another person is available, have them report to the building office for additional assistance. Get the bleeding control kit from the classroom safety bag.
B-Bleeding: Find the Source: Locate the source of the bleeding. Remove or cut away clothing to see the wound.
C-Compress: Stop the Bleed:
Direct Pressure: Don gloves, apply firm, direct and steady pressure to the wound with both hands using gauze. If the injured person is conscious, have them assist in holding pressure.
Packing: For large wounds, pack gauze or a clean cloth into the wound then apply direct pressure.
Tourniquet: For severe limb bleeding, apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound
Note the Time: Mark the time the tourniquet was applied on the tourniquet with the marker provided.
