IS-1400 Medical Emergency

1.1 Transportation of life threatening situations or severe accidents involving students, staff, or visitors is done by ambulance on the recommendation of a fire department emergency response crew (911 response).

1.2 If the injured or sick person appears to be capable of rational judgment, but is unable to drive, the person can use a CNM telephone to call for transportation. The cost of any arranged transportation is the responsibility of the injured or sick person.

1.3 CNM employees or the Security Department are not equipped to transport victims. CNM vehicles may not be checked out to do emergency transport.

1.4 There are rest areas at Main Campus Student Health Center located in the Student Services Center, and other locations on each campus, where individuals can await transport.

CNM personnel should see that someone is present until the victim is able to leave. Should a student at Main Campus appear ill or injured, and requires the assistance of the Student Health Center, the instructor should ensure that a companion accompanies the victim to the Center.

1.1 Call the City Rescue Squad on an outside line at 911. State the nature of the problem, the exact location, and the type of emergency aid that has been provided.

1.2 Assist with the first aid, CPR, or other needed assistance.

1.3 Call the CNM operator at (505) 224-3001 (extension 3001) for Main, Montoya and all off-campus sites. For the Rio Rancho campus call Intel Security at (505) 893-1111, then notify the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety at 911.

2.1 Call the operator at "O" at the Main, Montoya and South Valley Campuses. At the Rio Rancho Campus call Intel Security at (505) 893-7201.

2.2 Report the injury to the appropriate contact the person listed below:

2.3 Refer injured or sick employees to one of the following health care sites, if the person is not in a life threatening or dangerous condition.  The injured employee may seek emergency medical assistance through their own primary care provider.  In cases of an injury involving a life threatening or dangerous condition, the employee should dial 911 from a CNM phone or a code blue parking lot phone immediately.  If using a cell phone, call Security at (505) 224-3001. 

For all campuses, any medical emergency after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. not involving life threatening or a dangerous condition, go to the nearest medical facility that is open for assistance.  The Concentra facilities listed are only open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2.4 Report all injuries to the Safety Office even if there is no medical treatment. The treating facility administers the necessary care and informs CNM via the Occupational Health Network (OHN) about the status of the employee. On-going communication between OHN and CNM takes place through Human Resources.

3.1 Complete an Employers' First Report of Accident and Medical Authorization with assistance of the Safety Office.

3.2 Complete a medical emergency report.

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Employee Handbook 12.04, Illness and Injuries