STOP THE BLEED

Glasgow School District is committed to maintaining a safe and prepared learning environment for our students, staff, and visitors. As part of our school safety and emergency preparedness efforts, the district has implemented a traumatic blood loss protocol in accordance with Missouri Revised Statute §160.485, also known as the Stop the Bleed Act.

What Is Stop the Bleed?

A person can die from severe blood loss in a matter of minutes. The Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign provides education and resources to help individuals recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate action while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.

Learning how to control severe bleeding can help save a life.

Glasgow School Traumatic Blood Loss Protocol

Glasgow School follows the traumatic blood loss protocol established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

As part of this protocol, the district:

• Maintains bleeding control kits in designated areas throughout our school buildings.

• Places kits in areas where there is likely to be high traffic or congregation and in areas where the risk of injury may be elevated.

• Designates appropriate school personnel in each school building to respond to traumatic blood loss emergencies.

• Provides annual training for designated personnel in the proper use of bleeding control kits.

• Inspects bleeding control kits annually to ensure supplies have not expired.

• Replaces expired supplies as necessary.

• Restocks bleeding control kits following use.

• Incorporates bleeding control kits and their use into the district's emergency planning and response procedures.

The district's traumatic blood loss procedures are incorporated into our overall Emergency Operations Plan.

Bleeding Control Kits

Bleeding control kits provide supplies that may be used to help control life-threatening bleeding until emergency medical services arrive.

Missouri law requires bleeding control kits to contain, at a minimum:

• Appropriate tourniquets

• Bleeding control bandages

• Latex-free protective gloves

• Permanent markers

• Instructional materials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Stop the Bleed campaign, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, or both

Additional supplies may be included as appropriate.

Training

Designated school personnel receive annual training in the use of bleeding control kits. Training includes instruction on:

• Applying pressure to control bleeding

• Applying dressings and bandages

• Additional techniques for controlling severe bleeding

• Correct application of a tourniquet

In an Emergency

If you encounter someone experiencing severe, life-threatening bleeding:

1. Call 911.
Get emergency medical services on the way.

2. Find the source of the bleeding.
Identify where the severe bleeding is occurring.

3. Apply pressure.
Use firm, direct pressure to control the bleeding.

4. Use available bleeding-control supplies.
A bleeding control kit may contain supplies, including a tourniquet, that can be used to help control severe bleeding.

5. Continue providing assistance until emergency medical personnel arrive.

Only provide assistance within the limits of your training and ability.

Our Commitment to Safety

Glasgow School believes preparedness is an important part of keeping our school community safe. Through training, planning, and access to appropriate emergency equipment, we work to ensure that our staff are prepared to respond when seconds matter.

Learn More About Stop the Bleed

Glasgow School encourages students, families, staff members, and community members to learn more about the Stop the Bleed campaign and how basic bleeding-control techniques can help save lives.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
School Safety and Emergency Planning – Stop the Bleed

Missouri Stop the Bleed Protocol
View the DESE Stop the Bleed Protocol

American College of Surgeons – Stop the Bleed
Learn More About Stop the Bleed