9.   Medical Emergencies

1. In case of medical emergencies, immediately call Office of Public Safety at x8590 and report the emergency.
    
2. When reporting the emergency, provide the following information:
   1. Your name.
   2. Type of emergency.
   3. Location of the victim.
   4. Condition of the victim.
   5. Any dangerous conditions.
3. Comfort the victim and try not to move him or her until emergency medical personnel arrive.  Practice universal precautions - protect yourself from blood or body fluid exposures, as described in the Exposure Control Program.
    
4. Have someone standby outside the building to "flag down" EMS when they reach the vicinity of the building.
    
5. If applicable, an employee accident report should be completed.
    
6. For any special circumstances of possible epidemics or pandemics on the Rose-Hulman campus, the Emergency Management Team will convene and determine the appropriate response to each situation on a case by case basis.