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Emergencies
Any emergency occurring on the Campus should be referred immediately to Public Safety (Ext. 2222). Public Safety is the emergency services coordinator on campus. All Officers are trained as First Responders. Transportation to a local hospital will be arranged or an ambulance will be directed to campus. Call 911 for all off-campus emergencies.
True Emergencies
Medical Emergencies:
- Loss of consciousness/ convulsions
- Severe pain
- Severe shortness of breath
- Asthma/ choking
- Chest Pain
- Uncontrollable Bleeding
- Poisoning alcohol/ drug abuse
- Major injury i.e. head, bites, deep lacerations, puncture wounds
- Allergic reactions i.e. insect, food, drinks
- Burns - severe
- Drowning
- Fractures, dislocations
- Loss of vision
- Diabetic complications
- Severe nausea/ vomiting
- Smoke inhalation
- Chemical splash
- Heat Stroke
- Severe diarrhea
- Rape
Psychological Emergencies:
- Suicide Threat or talk
- Bizarre behavior
- Actions dangerous to others
- Behavior related to persistent drug/ alcohol abuse
Non-Emergencies
- Earaches
- Minor cuts, lacerations
- Sprains
- Minor burn
- Insect sting - If Not Allergic
- Rash (unless related to allergic reaction)
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Fever (less than 101)
- Colds
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Flu