Washington School Bleeding Control Requirements – What RCW 28A.210.440 Means for Schools

Washington School Bleeding Control Requirements What RCW 28A.210.440 Means for Schools

Table of Contents

1. Why Washington Updated School Bleeding Control Laws

2. Overview of RCW 28A.210.440 Requirements

3. Required Bleeding Control Equipment

4. Training Standards for School Personnel

5. Why Early Preparation Matters

6. How Response Ready Medical® Helps Schools Prepare

Why Washington Updated School Bleeding Control Laws

Severe bleeding is one of the most common causes of preventable death in traumatic emergencies. In a school setting, the ability to act immediately can determine whether an injured person survives before emergency responders arrive.

RCW 28A.210.440 was enacted to ensure that Washington schools have both the equipment and the trained personnel needed to respond effectively during these critical moments.

Beginning in the twenty twenty six to twenty twenty seven school year, public and charter schools must meet specific bleeding control standards.

Overview of RCW 28A.210.440 Requirements

The law establishes expectations in three main areas.

• Bleeding control equipment availability
• Staff training requirements
• Ongoing inspection and readiness

Each of these elements works together to create a coordinated emergency response capability on campus.

Required Bleeding Control Equipment

Schools must maintain bleeding control kits that are easily accessible to employees and volunteers. These kits are designed specifically for traumatic bleeding rather than minor injuries.

Required components include

• Trauma grade tourniquets
• Compression and bleeding control bandages
• Latex free gloves
• Scissors and permanent markers
• Printed bleeding control instructions from recognized authorities

Kits must be maintained and restocked as needed.

Training Standards for School Personnel

Training is a required component of compliance.

• Schools with fewer than one thousand students must have at least two trained employees
• Schools with more than one thousand students must have one trained employee for every five hundred students

Training may be completed online or in person but must include hands on instruction in bleeding control techniques.

Why Early Preparation Matters

Bleeding emergencies progress rapidly. Schools that prepare early can integrate bleeding control into their broader emergency response plans instead of reacting under deadline pressure.

Preparedness protects students, staff, and visitors while reducing risk and uncertainty during emergencies.

How Response Ready Medical® Helps Schools Prepare

Response Ready Medical® supports Washington schools by providing

• Compliant bleeding control kits
• Professional training programs
• Program planning and readiness assessments
• Ongoing support for inspections and replacements

This approach allows schools to focus on education while maintaining confidence in their emergency preparedness.