Tracking and reporting playground injuries and incidents is an essential step in playground safety.

When an injury and incident occurs on the playground that results in first aid or medical attention, your agency should document and report the situation, Making sure to follow policies, state regulations, or insurance company processes for tracking and reporting playground injuries.

NPPS’s Child Injury Report Form has been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ in Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards as a tool for tracking and reporting playground injuries and incidents.