Health, Counseling and Prevention

Additional Resources...

*Community Emergency Rooms & Urgent Care Facilities

Community Mental Health Resources

Medical Emergencies

If serious injury or illness occurs on campus (breathing problems, chest pain, serious bleeding, loss of consciousness, etc.) immediately call the Department of Public Safety at extension 7777. Give your name and the campus location of the victim, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and indicate if an ambulance is needed.

In case of minor injury or illness, first-aid care is administered by the Campus Nurse in University Center, Suite 440.

In case of serious injury or illness, after calling for help, properly trained personnel should quickly perform the following steps:

  • Ask the victim, "Are you okay"? and "What is wrong"?
  • Ask for permission to help.  (Permission is implied if victim is unconscious).
  • Check breathing.
  • Keep the victim still and comfortable. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM unless there is an immediate threat to life (i.e., fire, dangerous fumes).
  • Control any serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound (use Universal Precautions - 1).
  • Continue to assist and monitor the victim until help arrives.
  • Look for emergency medical I.D., question witness(es), and give all information to the paramedics, Campus Nurse and Public Safety officers.

Drug cases will be handled as medical emergencies.
 
When the Campus Nurse, Public Safety officer, or EMT arrives and takes over care, follow their directions for the safety of all involved.

It is recommended that every office have their employees trained in first-aid and CPR and have a first-aid kit available. First-aid & CPR training is available through the NKU Wellness office (X-5684) and the local American Red Cross (513) 792-4000. For information on items to include in a first-aid kit contact the Campus Nurse (X-5650.)

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1 Universal Precautions - use of protective clothing to protect skin and face from contamination.

*For a listing of Community Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Facilities, please see the box on the right hand side of this page which links to a listing of these facilities.