Medical Emergencies - University of Maine at Augusta

CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

If it becomes necessary to provide an individual on campus with medical treatment, students, faculty, and administrative staff are advised not to transport the individual to the hospital. The procedure to follow in such an emergency is:

Step 1: Dial 911 from any phone.

State the following slowly and clearly:

State that you have a medical emergency
Describe the nature of the injury or illness
Describe the exact location of the individual
State your name
State your phone number
Stay on the line until instructed to hang up by the emergency operator. You may be asked to provide additional information.

Step 2: Once you have completed the call with 911, contact UMPD Dispatch at 207-581-4040 so the University is aware of the situation and can assist with coordination and response.

Step 3: Have someone stand outside the building to meet emergency personnel and direct them to the location.Step 4: Do not move the individual unless conditions pose a risk of further injury.