Charlotte County Public Schools

The following will occur in the event of a student accident:

• Parent/Guardian is to be notified whenever there is any degree of injury.
• The school nurse/designated personnel will assess injury and administer first aid when indicated.
• Emergency medical personnel are to be called for any indication of serious injury.

The Student Accident Report (SAR) is a required document for reporting student injuries.

• The school nurse or principal initiates a computer generated SAR.
• The school nurse or principal coordinates the completion of the required fields and required signatures on the SAR.
• The completed /signed original SAR is to be filed at the school/site.
• The completed SAR (Student Accident Report) is to be saved to Focus under the SAR tab.

Parent or Legal Guardian is responsible for completing and mailing student accident claim form. Please request a copy of the Student Accident Report, when applicable, from the school administrator/principal and/or the school nurse.

The following must occur in the event of an employee accident:

• The employee must immediately report his injury/accident to his/her supervisor and have a Notice of Injury completed. This will document that an incident/accident occurred.
• Should you need medical treatment, contact Risk Management for an authorized facility to seek medical attention.
• The employee must keep his/her appointments. If they are not kept you can jeopardize your future benefits. You must be compliant with the treating physician's recommendations.
• You must stay in contact with your supervisor regarding doctor appointments and work status.
• Employees are entitled to indemnity and medical benefits as long as the accident/injury is found to be compensable.
• Florida Statute 440.09(5)
  • If you are required to wear safety equipment and elect not to, your benefits could be reduced by 25%.

Should you have any questions, you can contact the Employee Assistance Office at: 1-800-342-1741