Medical Emergency Guide

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BRCC’s policies and procedures are intended to protect all members of our community while on campus and when participating in college related or sponsored activities. This guide is designed to help university employees and students respond to medical emergencies that occur at the College.

Response

If an individual suffers an injury or becomes ill and requires immediate medical attention, the following actions should be taken.

Immediately Call 911 and relay the following information:
- Nature of the injury or illness
- Victim’s location or Identity of the victim
- Suspected or known cause of the injury or illness
Provide first aid or medical assistance as necessary, if trained.
Do not move the victim if they are unconscious, unless they are in immediate danger.
If the victim is unconscious and not breathing, start CPR (if trained), locate an AED if available, turn it on, and follow the instructions provided by the unit.
Remain with the victim until emergency response personnel arrive.

Do not provide First Aid or CPR if not properly trained or instructed by a 911 dispatcher.

Accidents and Incidents

An Incident Report Form should be used to report the following: injury/illness to students or visitors; environmental accidents, prohibited discharge to storm sewer, fires, laboratory spills, non-vehicular accidents, or any unsafe conditions/acts observed on campus.

Medical Emergency Terminology and Definitions

Life-threatening injuries or illnesses:

Injuries or illnesses (i.e., severe burns and wounds, heart attack, stroke, head trauma) which pose serious risk to the individual’s life and require immediate medical attention.

Non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses:

Injuries or illnesses (i.e., falls, cuts, communicable diseases, or infections) requiring immediate or delayed medical attention, but which should not result in death or permanent disability to the individual.