Release of revised Emergency and Health Guidelines for Schools

7/15/2025

Ohio Department of Health releases revised guidelines for school emergencies

The revised Emergency and Health Guidelines for Schools are now available from the Ohio Department of Health. These procedures give a general overview of the recommended steps in an emergency situation and the safeguards that should be taken.

A colored flow chart format is used to easily guide through steps and symptoms from beginning to end. Information is provided about the following topics:

• Infection control
• Planning for students with special needs
• Injury reporting
• School safety planning
• Emergency preparedness