Department of Public Safety

SJC Security and Safety Department

Community Response Checklist

-Medical Emergency-

 

IMMEDIATE ACTION: 

·         If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, immediately call 911 and have someone else contact the Security and Safety Department at 566-3333

·         Have someone remain on the phone with 911 operators to provide updated information regarding the incident

·         In case of minor injury or illness, provide first aid care ONLY to the level of your ability

·         Be prepared to provide specific locations to the scene and request assistance from others present to standby to aid Emergency Services to get to the location upon their arrival

·         In case of serious injury or illness quickly perform the following steps:

o   Keep the victim still and comfortable.  DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM

o   Ask victim “Are you OK?” and “What is wrong?”

o   Check breathing and give artificial respiration if necessary and you are trained to do so

o   Control serious bleeding by providing direct pressure on the wound

o   Look for emergency medical ID’s such as bracelets on injured persons, question witnesses and give all information to the responding emergency personnel

o   Continue to assist the victim until help arrives

REMEMBER:  Only trained personnel should provide first aid treatment

 CONTACTING AUTHORITIES

 Emergency Services-911

 Security and Safety Department-566-3333 or 215-3091