Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures to be followed by the student body, faculty, and staff in the event someone on our campus requires immediate medical attention. Implementation of these procedures whenever necessary mitigates a potentially life-threatening situation.

Priorities

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University first priority is to each person's safety. In the event a member of our campus community requires medical assistance, the University is committed to bringing the best care possible, as quickly as possible to the affected person or persons.

Expectations for Employees and Students

In the event of a medical emergency on campus, immediately call Campus Safety at 386-226-SAFE (7233) Daytona; 928-777-3728 Prescott. Your Campus Safety department will then dispatch the appropriate personnel (Campus Safety Officers and MED Club personnel, and EVAC Ambulance).

Communications

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will communicate with the campus community by the most appropriate of the following means if the situation warrants:

• CodeRED
• Siren
• Emails
• Campus Radio (WIKD Emergency Alert System)
• Campus website
• Campus TV
• Verbal instructions

Responsibility and Control

The Incident Command System will be used as directed by the National Incident Management System.

It is the responsibility of Campus Safety Officers to secure the area around the emergency and to guide outside agencies to the emergencies location on campus. MED Club personnel will be responsible for patient care until patient handoff occurs with responding agencies (Normally EVAC Ambulance).

Emergency and Training Plans

If you see someone in medical distress, or for any medical emergency call 911 immediately. Below are additional response guidelines:

RESPONSE

1. DIAL 911 (or designate someone). State your name, the location, nature and severity of the medical/emotional emergency. If available, have someone remain with the victim while the call is made.STAY ON THE LINE: The 911 emergency operator may give you some first aid instructions to perform on the patient prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.
2. CALL SAFETY - If possible, have someone else call Campus Safety at 386-226-SAFE (7233) Daytona; 928-777-3728 Prescott. They will notify the MED Club, who will be able to assist you.
3. LOOK, Listen, Feel - quickly determine if victim is breathing and has a pulse.
4. Keep area clear. In general, victims should not be moved unless other hazards pose an immediate threat to life. If possible, have someone stay with the victim.
5. Have someone waitingat the entrance to direct emergency personnel to the victim(s).
6. Offer first aid, including CPR/AED if trained, willing to do so, and aid is needed and allowed.
7. Follow any further instructions received from emergency personnel.
8. Use protective equipment if possible. If you may have been exposed to blood or other infectious materials through the provision of first aid or through a needle stick, contact Protective Services at 386-226-7233 (SAFE).
9. Do not drive a medical emergency victim to the hospital or allow them to drive.