Be ready to respond! First aid tips for churches.

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Being able to provide appropriate first aid should be a year-round priority for churches. However, with spring’s arrival and many churches starting to see an increase in events and visitors, now is a good time to be thinking about response readiness.

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While a first aid kit is just one part of your overall safety plan, here are some important items it should include:

First aid manual
Emergency phone numbers
At least two pairs of sterilized gloves (latex free)
Sterilized gauze of varying sizes
Adhesive bandages of varying sizes
Antibiotic ointment
Burn ointment
Antiseptic solution/wipes and/or hydrogen peroxide for wound cleansing
Scissors
Medical tape
Tweezers
Hydrocortisone cream
CPR administering equipment
Instant cold packs
Thermometer
Eye wash solution
Acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen
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All items should be stored in a durable container that is easy to transport and open. Your kit should be easily accessible to adults but not children. Depending on the size and number of facilities on your church property, it may be necessary to have multiple first aid kits as every high traffic area should be equipped with one.

Remember!

It is also important to regularly check your first aid kits. Be sure to replenish used items and replace expired products as needed.

Finally, your first aid kit should reflect your church’s unique hazards. It may be recommended that your church keep additional items on hand to help keep visitors safe depending on your risks. If you are unsure of what items to keep in your kit, contact your local police or fire department.