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Medical Emergencies

The following steps should be taken once all immediate issues related to the incident have been dealt with:

1. Anyone involved with or witnessing the incident should communicate as soon as possible with both their advisor and MNTL staff, providing whatever details they have about the cause and results of the accident.
2. University employees, which includes anyone being paid for their work, such as RAs and Post-Docs, must fill out and sign the First Report of Injury/Illness form within 24 hours: http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=917400.
3. All others, including students and visitors, who are not employed by the University, must fill out a Public Injury/Property Damage Report: http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=917317.
4. If the incident resulted in someone’s exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, they must also fill out the following form: http://www.drs.uiuc.edu/bss/programareas/bbp/pdf/ReportExposureSourceBBP2009.pdf.

For more information, see the Emergency Response Guide from Public Safety at: http://www.ocep.uiuc.edu/emergencyplanning/emergresponseguide.pdf

The information shown below is taken from the University of Illinois Division of Research Safety (DRS). For additional information, please visit the DRS web site: http://www.drs.illinois.edu/.

6.4.1 Medical Emergencies

6.4.1.1 University Employees

To report work-related incidents:

1. Immediately report accident/incident to supervisor.

   An employee who is injured on the job must inform the employer promptly. Any delay in notifying the employer can delay the payment of benefits. A delay of more than 45 days may result in the loss of all benefits. Notice to a fellow worker who is not a supervisor or otherwise a part of management is not considered notice to the employer.

2. Promptly seek medical care as needed at one of the following:

   Christie Occupational Medicine (Main Clinic - 4th floor) Weekdays 8:00 am ? 5:00 pm 101 W. University Avenue Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 366-1310	After hours and weekends: Provena Covenant Hospital Emergency Department 1400 W. Park Street Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 337-2131
   SAFEWORKS ILLINOIS Weekdays 8:00 am ? 5:00 pm 1806 N. Market Street Champaign, Illinois 61820 (217) 356-6150	After hours and weekends: Provena Covenant Hospital Emergency Department 1400 W. Park Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 337-2131
   Carle Occupational Medicine Weekdays 8:00 am ? 5:00 pm 810 W. Anthony Drive Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 383-3077	After hours and weekends: Carle Hospital Emergency Department 602 W. University Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 383-3313

   To assist medical personnel in your treatment, bring the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of any chemical involved. However, do not delay seeking medical attention if you cannot locate the MSDS.

3. Thoroughly complete and sign the First Report of Injury/Illness.

   An employee must thoroughly complete and sign the First Report of Injury/Illness form within 24 hours and fax (217-244-5152) or email (WorkComp@uillinois.edu) to the Office of Workers? Compensation and Claims Management. A link to the form is found below:

For more information see University of Illinois Workers? Compensation and Responsibilities at http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/risk/workers_compensation/procedures_and_responsibilities/.

6.4.1.2 Students, Visitors, and Other Non-Employed Personnel

Campus persons, who are involved in activities for which they are not paid and suffer an injury requiring emergency medical treatment (e.g. chemical exposure), should seek treatment at either the Provena Covenant Medical Center or Carle Foundation Hospital emergency rooms. Students may also seek basic medical care at the McKinley Health Center or with their personal physician. However, all unpaid persons may also go to the emergency rooms in this case. Costs associated with most injuries incurred during these activities are the responsibility of the individual through their personal insurance or student insurance.

If a person suffers an injury during activities for which they are not paid, a Public Injury / Property Damage Report should be completed. These reports should be completed regardless of where the injury occurred or whether the person received medical follow-up.

For more information see the University Office of Risk Management: http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/risk/.