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INJURY OR SUDDEN INJURY OR SUDDEN ILLNESS ILLNESS
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What do you do if you witness,
or incur, an injury or illness
that requires emergency
medical assistance?
Unless you are trained or the victim is
an immediate life-threatening situation,
do not attempt to render any first aid
before trained assistance arrives.
Do not attempt to move a person who
has fallen or appears to be in pain.
Limit your conversation with ill or injured
person to quiet reassurances.
PROCEDURESA written report on all non-
student accidents and injuries shall be submitted to the university Human Resources office by the faculty or staff member most directly associated with the accident / injury
The Human Resource Office shall maintain a file of such reports and conduct
follow-up with the injured party as appropriate.
PROCEDURE - Workers Compensation Injury –Employee’ Supervisor
Supervisor must complete and submit Employer’s First Report of Injury to Crystal McClure in Human Resources within 24-48 hours of the incident. Even if the employee/student assistant’s injury does not require medical care.
First Report of Injury Form available at http://www.spsu.edu/hr/workerscomp.pdf
PROCEDURE: Continued If the injury is life or limb threatening
or If the injury occurs after
business hours
GO TO NEAREST HOSPITAL
*The nearest hospital is
Kennestone Hospital at677 Church Street, Marietta
PROCEDURE: Injured Employee Actionsat Hospital Be sure to tell them that
the injury is covered under workers compensation.
DO NOT USE YOUR PERSONAL INSURANCE OR PAY IN CASH
PROCEDURE: Injured Employee Actionsat Hospital
Have bills sent to
Southern Polytechnic State UniversityHuman Resources Department
Attention: Crystal McClure1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta GA 30060
Additional Information
If you have any questions concerning the handling of Workers Compensation injuries, please call Crystal McClure at
678) 915-7560 or
send an email to [email protected] McClure
Emergency Procedures: Reporting/ Treating Medical Problems
Step 1- Upon the occurrence of a medical emergency on campus call the University Police Department at (678)915-5555.
Step 2 – Once the medical emergency has been reported to the University Police, the Police Dispatcher shall ensure that a University Police officer is enroute to assist the victim. The Police Dispatcher shall also ensure that all needed emergency responders are requested.
Step 3 – An additional University Police Officer, when available shall escort outside emergency personnel to the victim’s exact location.
Emergency Procedures: Reporting/ Treating Medical Problems Step 4 – Once the victim is receiving medical attention from the
emergency medical responders, any witnesses to the incident shall remain in the area to assist the university Police with relevant information about the incident.
Step 5- At the earliest opportunity, the Police Dispatcher shall contact the University Nurse to apprise him/her of the incident.
Step 6- A written Police report will be generated in all incidences of illness or injury that require emergency responders. A written report of all non-student accidents/injuries shall be submitted to the University Human Resource Office by the faculty or staff member most directly associated with the accident/injury.
Note: The Human Resource Office shall maintain a file of such reports and conduct follow-up with the injured party as appropriate.
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