Do you have anything in your contract/policies regarding...

[Inspired by Reggio]

I have a consent form that covers 'first aid'

First Aid & Topical Ointment Consent

Young children are active and as a result bumps, bruises and scraps are a normal part of childhood as children learn how to take risks safely and master their environment - sometimes children do not even let us know they are 'bruised' and just get up and go again after a little TLC to sooth their egos however other times first aid will be required.

When first aid is visible required and access to warm running water and soap is available all minor first aid needs shall be treated with running water and soap.

Topical ointments will be available in the first aid kit and applied only in the best interest of the child and only if required for treatment of minor first aid of cuts and scraps, etc. while away from the program. All accidents requiring formal first aid will be reported in writing, reviewed and signed by parents upon arrival in the evening and kept on file. In the event that a child requires more then minor first aid the parent will be called immediately to discuss action to be taken.

I authorize the application of first aid both onsite and offsite and the use of any topical ointments (Including but not limited to soap or cleanser, After-Bite, Baking Soda, Ozonol, etc.) to my child by the provider if off site.

 Yes I agree  No only treat first aid with soap & water only

I also verbally discuss with them that 'sometimes a child will fall and seem fine and a bruise might appear later - if you find a bump or bruise that I did not have an accident report filled out for please just let me know it could be an incident of the child toppling but getting right up again and not appearing injured or distressed so it slipped my mind as needing to be passed on.

But seriously as long as the bruises are in the NORMAL areas for trips and falls for children learning to walk, climb, run and so forth clients have to accept that a certain % of these are normal!