Emergency Services
Student Health Services does not provide emergency services.
Calls to 911 made through an outside system will connect with the Los Angeles County EMS agency.
Off Campus- (562) 924-3618
Medical Emergencies and First Aid
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Check the scene to see that it is safe, and that you and the victim(s) are not in danger
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Call 911 (or ask someone to call 911) to request campus police; state the type of emergency it appears to be (cut, head injury, heart attack, etc.)
- Campus Police will assess the situation and need to call 911
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Remain calm and reassure the victim while waiting for emergency personnel
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Do not move the victim if unsure about head / neck injury
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Report any injury to your immediate supervisor
Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
Definition
Exposure: Direct contact between eye, mouth, mucous membrane, skin cut, or abrasion with blood or any other potentially infectious materials.
Immediate Actions
- Skin exposure: Gently wash contact area with soap and water immediately
- Eye exposure: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes using eye wash, if available
- Call 911 for medical help if needed
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