CHS Responsibility for Care Outside of Campus Health Services
Type: Definitions
Effective Date:
7/19/2018
PURPOSE: To clarify expectations for the care of medical emergencies in the immediate vicinity of Campus Health Services (CHS).
POLICY:
While on duty, CHS medical and nursing staff is not required to respond to medical emergencies outside of the walls of the CHS clinic.
Areas of non-response include:
All other areas of the Health and Learning Center (HLC) building: lobby, hallways, classrooms, offices, restrooms, dining areas, Campus Recreation, and Pharmacy.
Any areas outside of the HLC.
If a medical emergency occurs in/around the HLC building, bystanders should be instructed to call the campus emergency number 523-3000 or 911. CHS staff will remain with the ill/injured person until emergency responders arrive.
Patient Services staff may call one of the emergency numbers if requested.
If requested by a bystander or injured party to render aid, a medical or nursing staff member may assist by providing support, comfort measures, and basic first aid, including CPR until emergency responders arrive. The person in need should not be transported to CHS for care.
CHS staff will not treat individuals accompanying patients being seen at CHS. If these individuals have a medical emergency within CHS, staff should call 523-3000 or 911 and remain with the person until emergency responders arrive.