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To ensure the safety of the resident and others, the Anderson School may employphysical interventions such as escorting or holding the child. Anderson School’s policyregarding physical interventions requires timely necessary medical follow-up. 21Staffmembers who were not involved in the intervention are directed to examine theindividual, implement first-aid if necessary, and notify the nurse and residence manager.There are approximately 10 registered nurses on staff, who are responsible for themedical care of the children in the residences, including management of their doctors’appointments (medical, dental, and vision) and any medical conditions.Whenever a student sustains an injury, as a result of an intervention or otherwise,nursing staff completes an Anderson School Student Injury/Illness Report to describe theincident (setting, participants), nature of the illness or injury, and follow-up. The formincludes a physical diagram of a body to illustrate any markings, bruises, scratches,injuries, etc. Other forms, like the Behavioral Report Form (which describes an incident,the setting, physical managements and follow-up actions) and an OMR Form 147 (whichdocuments reportable incidents) are completed if the injury meets the criteria. Inaddition, the school’s incident management policy is consistent with state regulations. 22Jonathan’s was given a physical examination and a battery of clinical assessmentsto determine his physical, medical, educational and occupational needs upon placement atthe Anderson School. His parents received an admission packet containing consentforms for medical, psychiatric, and dental services. They also received a copy of his21 Policy #F-2, 3/1/00.22 Policy #G-2, 3/1/2000- Incident Reporting Management and Procedure #IR-01, 7/14/04 – IncidentReporting and Management.48