Emergency Procedures

Personal Injuries

Minor Personal Injury:

If minor injury occurs, the injured person should report to the Beutel Health Center for treatment (available on a 24-hour basis during the regular school year).

IN THE CASE OF BURNS, ANY BURN COVERING AN AREA LARGER THAN THE PALM OF A HAND OR ANY BURN WHICH OCCURS AROUND THE FACE OR HEAD SHOULD BE TREATED AS A SERIOUS INJURY.

Serious Personal Injury:

For serious injuries, such as the burns described above or any injury where there is the possibility of traumatic shock, the following procedures should be followed:

a) Call the University Police (9-911 or 5-2345); identify yourself and give the location and nature of the injury.

b) Call the departmental Business Office (5-3335) and report the injury.

The University Police or an ambulance will transport the injured person to the Beutel Health Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, or Brazos Valley Medical Hospital, as appropriate.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY INJURY, WHETHER MINOR OR SERIOUS, A WRITTEN INJURY REPORT FORM MUST BE FILED WITH JUDY LUDWIG IN ROOM 121.