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The University of Winnipeg

Medical Emergencies

At any moment, you could require immediate medical assistance or witness someone who does. When medical emergencies occur, knowing what to do can decrease response time and save lives.

STAY CALM

Call Security Services by dialing 6666 internally or 204.786.6666 from an outside line to report a workplace medical emergency or imminent risk to health and safety.

Provide the following information:

  • Nature of the emergency.
  • Location (building, floor, room number or precise location of the person requiring assistance).
  • First and last name of the person requiring assistance (If known).
  • Telephone number where you can be reached.

If you encounter someone who requires immediate medical assistance:

  • Ensure there is no further danger to you or the person in need of care.
  • If the person is conscious, ask for known medical conditions and emergency medications.
  • Provide basic first aid. If you feel comfortable performing first aid, do so to the extent of your training. If the person is conscious, obtain consent before starting any first aid.
  • Do not attempt to move the person unless directed to by emergency services or if the person is in immediate danger.
  • Comfort and reassure the person until help arrives.

BE PREPARED

  • All Security Guards are certified First Aiders, Security Services is prepared to respond to medical emergencies within minutes.
  • Consider disclosing your medical condition to the Wellness Center, Health and Safety, your supervisor, Fire Wardens and/or trusted coworkers so that people will know what actions to take in a medical emergency.
  • Identify colleagues that have been trained for basic first aid/CPR and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).