Get Incident/accident Report Form - New Hanover County Schools - Nhcs

Filling out the Incident/Accident Report Form is a crucial step in documenting any incidents that occur within New Hanover County Schools. This guide will provide clear instructions on how to complete the form online, ensuring that all necessary information is accurately captured.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Incident/Accident Report Form and open it in the appropriate document editor.
2. Begin by identifying the individual involved in the incident. Select from the options: Student, Employee, or Visitor.
3. Next, indicate the type of incident by selecting one of the following: Bodily Injury, Property Damage, or Other.
4. Fill in the date and place of the accident, including the specific school or department and the exact time the incident occurred.
5. Document the date of the incident and the name of the reporting employee in the designated fields.
6. Describe the specific location of the incident and provide detailed information about the injured person including their full name, grade, age, sex, and full address.
7. Input the names and phone numbers of the parent or legal guardian along with any details regarding the injuries or damages sustained.
8. Indicate if any officials were called to the scene, such as the police or fire department, and specify how and by whom they were contacted.
9. Answer whether the injured person was taken to a doctor or hospital, and provide additional information as required.
10. In the section titled ‘The Accident,’ fully describe what happened, including the cause of the incident and the response from staff.
11. As part of the reporting process, obtain written, signed statements from any injured persons and witnesses, which should be attached to this form.
12. Confirm whether the equipment and/or environment was unsafe at the time of the incident and provide explanations if applicable.
13. Record whether the parent or guardian was notified, and if so, include their name and the time of notification along with the staff member’s name who made the notification.
14. Indicate if the central office was notified and provide the name of the person who contacted them if applicable.
15. Document if media were present at the scene and include relevant details.
16. Complete the witnesses section by providing the full contact information of each person who has information about the accident.
17. Finally, ensure to sign the form at the bottom, including the signature of the Principal or Department Manager, and their contact number.
18. Once all sections are completed, save your changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your documents online today to ensure accurate and timely reporting.