• Designate someone to call to call the Main Desk. Inform the Main Desk that “911 has been alerted” and the Main Desk should contact the Executive Vice President and Program Director. • The clinic dentist will take charge of the patient until EMS arrives. DO NOT: • Allow movement of the victim if head, neck, or spinal injury is suspected. • Attempt to place anything into the victim’s mouth • Once the victim has been transported to an emergency care center, all involved in providing assessment, care, and support to the victim must write a descriptive, detailed report of the accident or illness for HU. OSHA forms must also be filled out. • Submit documentation to Program Director • Program Director will submit final report to the Executive Vice President and Safety Coordinator. Serious Injuries to Patient/Medical Emergencies in the Clinical Setting During the treatment of patients, if a serious emergency occurs, the student should: • Stay with their patient at all times; instruct someone to immediately alert the supervising dentist and an instructor. • Maintain an attitude of calm and reassurance. • Control the environment (including bystanders) to prevent further injury or loss of privacy for the patient. • Maintain an open airway; loosen restrictive clothing. • Monitor and record the patient’s vital signs. Include a time chronology with all entries. • Be prepared to administer CPR. • Be prepared to accurately relay health data, the events leading to the medical emergency, and the symptoms to the dentist or instructor.
INCIDENTS PROTOCOL Incidents that occur on-campus will be handled as follows • Wounds/Injuries: Cleanse the wound appropriately and cover with appropriate material (i.e. Band Aid, 4x4 etc.). Prepare and Incident Report and send it to the Dental Hygiene Program Director. If the wound/ injury requires a physician’s intervention/ assessment, the Program Director will take the student to the hospital or medical doctor. • **If the injury is life threatening, 911 should be called. Medical Emergency Procedures The primary focus of action during a medical emergency is the immediate care of the injured person. Medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention will be handled using the following procedures: Serious Injuries/Medical Emergencies • Stay with the injured person at all times. Maintain an attitude of calm and reassurance. • Control the environment (including bystanders) to prevent further injury or loss of privacy for the victim • Designate someone to call 911. This person will describe the type of illness/injury and location.
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