All medical emergencies occurring on campus should be reported immediately by calling 911. Medical emergencies include such things as:
- Any life-threatening situation
- Loss of consciousness
- Chest pain
- Excessive bleeding
- Seizures
- Head injury with loss of consciousness
- Compound fractures
- Allergic reactions with shortness of breath or excessive swelling
- Ingestion or inhalation of a toxic substance
- Lacerations of the eyeball
In most cases, emergency response personnel are only minutes away, and unless an injury is life-threatening, applying first aid may not be necessary. However, in the event of a disaster that extends beyond your location, response may be delayed, making it necessary for you to apply first aid and take appropriate action.
Quick Response: Call 911
Do not move victim unless safety dictates.
If trained, use pressure to stop bleeding. Use CPR if no pulse and no breathing.
State that medical aid is needed and provide the following information:
- Location of injured person (e.g. which building, room, number, etc.)
- Type of injury or problem
- The individual’s present condition
- The sequence of events leading to the emergency
- Medical history and name of injured person’s doctor, if known
- The phone number at your location
- Stay on the phone with the dispatcher
ILLNESS OR INJURY TO STUDENTS/FACULTY/STAFF
During the regular academic sessions, students with non-emergency, non-life threatening illness or injury should be referred to the Richardson Health Center located in the lower level of the Mabee Student Center at 417.626.1213. When the Richardson Health Center is closed, referral is made to either the Freeman Hospital Emergency Room (417.347.1111; 1102 W. 32nd) or Mercy’s Hospital Emergency Room (417.556.2300; 100 Mercy Way)
Serious illness or injury to students on campus should be reported by calling 911 for emergency medical service. A paramedic/EMT will respond to evaluate the situation and arrange for the student to be transported for medical treatment.
A NOTE TO COLLEGE PERSONNEL
A report must be completed for all incidents of work-related illness or injury. Call the Vice President of Campus Operations at 417.680.5603 for assistance.