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Medical Emergencies

A.  Upon feeling that you need medical help:

1.         Immediately inform the closest person to call 9-1-1 and summon medical help.

2.         If no one is around, immediately call 9-1-1 and request medical help.

3.         GIVE YOUR BUILDING ADDRESS, FLOOR AND SUITE NUMBERS and YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

4.         If possible, call Security 510-594-3100 (510-715-9534 after normal hours) to inform them of the arriving medical units. Security will hold an elevator in the lobby for emergency personnel.

 

B.  Upon seeing or being informed of another person in need of medical help:

1.            Immediately call 9-1-1.

2.            GIVE YOUR BUILDING ADDRESS, FLOOR AND SUITE NUMBERS and OUR YOUR PHONE NUMBER.

3.            Make ill person as comfortable as possible. Assist a victim to the degree you are trained. If blood is present, be sure to have a pair of latex gloves on. Know where latex gloves are kept on your floor. If there are no gloves, use plastic trash bags to prevent fluids from getting on skin.

4.            If possible, call Security 510-594-3100 (510-715-9534 after normal hours) to inform them of the arriving medical units. Security will hold an elevator in the lobby for emergency personnel.

5.            Get victim near elevator if possible.

6.            Or send someone to wait at the elevator lobby to guide the medical units.

 

C.  Security upon receiving information that someone in the building is in need of medical help:

1.               Call 9-1-1 to ensure medical response

2.               Prop open front doors.

3.               Recall one elevator for responding medical units.

4.               If possible, guide medical units to victim.

 

D.  Medical Tips

1.         If blood is present, wear latex gloves

2.         Check breathing; clear airway

3.         Stop bleeding; apply direct pressure.

4.         Cool a burn with cool running water.