Medical Emergency

Medical emergencies require a deliberate and rapid response.

Who to call:

  • During working hours:
    • Call the receptionist (LLE front desk at x55101 or COI front desk at x53941) and state "MEDICAL EMERGENCY." If there is no response, call University Security at x13.
    • The receptionist will page the LLE Medial Emergency Response Team (Emergency Medical Technicians and those qualified in CPR/AED and first aid).
    • For those situations where it is obvious outside assistance is required, immediately call an ambulance through University Security x13, then inform the receptionist.

     

  • During non-business hours:
    • Call University Security at x13.
    • If no response, dial 9-911.

       

What to do:
  • Provide the following information to the receptionist/dispatcher:
         - Your name and the name(s) of the injured person(s)
         - Your location
         - Telephone extension from which you called
         - Description of medical emergency
  • Enlist help and stay with the injured person until help arrives.
  • Render appropriate first aid for which you feel qualified. First aid supplies are available in all lavatories and in several public areas.
  • While waiting for help, ask for proper medical procedures by phone.
  • Do not unnecessarily expose yourself to hazards including fire, laser or nuclear radiation, electricity, chemicals, or bodily fluids.
  • It is the responsibility of the hosts to brief visitors on these procedures.

Non-acute injuries are not "medical emergencies."
  • Emergency protocols should not be initiated for non-acute (non-life-threatening) situations; personal physicians should be contacted or the EMT on-site consulted for questions dealing with a medical problem or transport to a medical facility.
  • If a personal physician is not available during LLE business hours, access to the University Health Service (x52662) should be considered, especially for on-the-job injuries that require tetanus shots. The Strong Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department can be accessed when medical care is not available through your private physician or University Health Service.
  • On-the-job injuries should be reported to the Human Resources Manager immediately.