If you see someone in medical distress, or for any medical emergency, call Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3739 in Prescott and 911 immediately. Below are additional response guidelines:
RESPONSE
- 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.
- CALL CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY - If possible, have someone else call Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3739 in Prescott. They will notify the MED Club, who may be able to assist you (Daytona Beach).
- LOOK, Listen, Feel. Quickly determine if victim is breathing and has a pulse.
- 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.
- Have someone waiting at the entrance to direct emergency personnel to the victim(s).
- Offer first aid, including CPR/AED if trained, willing to do so, and aid is needed and allowed.
- Follow any further instructions received from emergency personnel.
- 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 Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3739 in Prescott.