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EMERGENCY/FIRST AID PROCEDURES
In the event of any accident or medical emergency on campus, the following
procedures should be followed:
1. Contact the Health Center at ext. 4870
OR
If there is no nurse on duty, DIAL 77(After switchboard hours, a recording
will come on when the recording prompts you to press "O" for Emergencies
- do so, it will automatically forward to Security) or Call Security at 4710.
2. Please be aware that an accident report must be filled out by the Nurse for
Insurance claim purposes on all staff and student accidents.
INFORMATION TO GIVE NURSE OR OPERATOR:
1. Describe the type of emergency and assistance needed to the best of your
ability; if victim is unconscious or not breathing, state that immediately.
2. Give your name and extension from which you are calling.
3. Give name of victim (if known) and exact location.
4. Hang up last to insure that nurse or operator has no further questions.
BE PREPARED TO:
1. Know the location of nearest First Aid Kit tank in your building.
2. Have someone meet nurse or ambulance attendants at a specified location.
3. Give as much detail as possible regarding situation, e.g. time of occurrence,
injuries noted, possible causes.
4. In the event of a life-threatening illness or injury when neither the nurse or
security is available, Call Mobile Life at 343-1212, or Dial 911.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN
Full-Time Students Only:
full-time students are covered 24 hours a day for
both health and accident insurance. Accident
insurance coverage is through to the end of the
academic calendar (August 31); health insurance
applies assuming full-time status only.
Part-time Students Only: part-time students are covered for accident
insurance only 24 hours a day through to the end
of the academic calendar (August 31).
For Additional Information, Please Contact School Nurse @ 341-4870
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