Criterion PF214#

1. There is a first aid kit that is:
   • sufficient for the number of children at the service  
   • easily recognisable and readily accessible to adults; and   
   • inaccessible to children.  
2. There is a system for reviewing the first aid kit so that it stays well-stocked and that any used or expired items are promptly replenished or replaced.

Guidance#

How to show you are complying#

Each home used for education and care must have a first aid kit. The kit(s) should have a broad range of supplies that help educators treat children, as needed.  For example, items to help with caring for wounds, bandaging and supporting children, tools to help administer first aid, and other emergency items. 

You can find a list of recommended items to be included in a First Aid kit in the ‘Tools to help you comply’ section.

Access to the first aid kit

You must keep a first aid kit in the home that is easy to identify as a first aid kit.  This could be done by clearly labelling it as a ‘First Aid Kit’. It should also be easily accessible to adults but inaccessible to children. This could be achieved by storing it in a clearly marked area at shoulder height for a typical adult, and away from children's play areas. 

Reviewing the contents of the first aid kit 

You will need a clear system in place to show that your first aid kit(s) are well stocked, with items promptly replenished and replaced.  Your system should include a list of first aid supplies you plan to keep in each home where education and care is provided, along with a method to ensure items are regularly checked and replaced.