Jefferson College of Health Sciences Emergency Plans and Responses

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Jefferson College of Health
SciencesEmergency Plans and Responses
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What to do during a medical emergency

• Call Roanoke City EMS at 9-911 (in-house) or 911
  (cell phone).
• Give the dispatcher as much information as
  possible regarding the nature of the
  injury/illness and whether or not the victim is
  conscious.
• DO NOT hang up until directed to do so by the
  dispatcher, so that the information can be
  forwarded to the emergency personnel.
• After making the emergency call Return to the
  victim.  Keep the victim as calm and
  comfortable as possible. Remain with the
  victim until emergency personnel arrive.
• Automated External Defibrillators are available
  in the lobby of CRCH

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What you should do during a FIRE

• Stay calm.
• Pull the nearest fire alarm and call 9-911
  (in-house) or 911 (cell phone).
• Give your name and location of the fire. Do not
  hang up until the police dispatcher tells you to
  do so.
• Close the door to the room if the fire is
  contained there.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Inform others as you pass them to leave the
  building immediately.
• Walkdont runto the nearest exit.
• Never use elevatorsan elevator may become a
  trap.
• Notify emergency personnel immediately if you, or
  someone you know, are in the building with a
  physical impairment, or you suspect someone may
  be trapped inside. 

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What to do in the event of an EXPLOSION

• In the event of an explosion, IMMEDIATELY take
  cover from possible falling glass or debris.
• Pull a fire alarm station.
• Once it is safe to do so, call Carilion Clinic
  Police at 7-7911 (in-house) or [phone]
  (cell phone). 
• Relay the following information - Your location
  - Cause of the explosion, if known- Area where
  explosion occurred- Injuries
• Evacuate the area as soon as it is safe to do so.
  
• Follow instructions from authorities. 

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Active Shooter/Hostile Intruder

• In the event of an active shooter or hostile
  intruder, instructions are to go to the nearest
  room, lock and barricade the door. Silence all
  noise devices, such as radios, computer speakers
  and cell phones and remain quiet. Notify
  authorities as soon as possible and follow
  instructions from authorities.
• Attempts should be made to protect the safety of
  any affected persons, without bringing harm to
  oneself.
• College Administration, Carilion Police and local
  law enforcement will immediately assess the
  situation to determine appropriate actions.
• After the incident, a thorough investigation will
  be conducted by the appropriate personnel and law
  enforcement.

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Biological Threat Response

• In the event of a biological threat, officials
  may not immediately be able to provide
  information on what you should do. It will take
  time to determine what the illness is, how it
  should be treated, and who is in danger. If you
  experience symptoms of nausea, difficulty
  breathing, convulsions, disorientation, or
  patterns of illness inconsistent with natural
  disease, notify authorities.   Watch television,
  listen to radio, or check the Internet for
  official news and information including signs and
  symptoms of the disease and areas in danger.
• The first evidence of an attack may be when you
  notice symptoms of the disease caused by exposure
  to an agent. Be suspicious of any symptoms you
  notice, but do not assume that any illness is a
  result of an attack. Use common sense and
  practice good hygiene.
• If you become aware of an unusual and suspicious
  substance nearby
• Move away quickly
• Wash hands with soap and water
• Contact authorities
• Seek medical attention if you become sick
• Follow instructions from authorities

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Bomb Threat

• Immediate response is necessary with a threat of
  an alleged placement of a bomb or other
  explosive.
• When receiving a threat immediately contact
  Carilion Police at 540-981-7911 or 77911 from an
  in-house phone.
• Attempt to gain as much information as possible
  from the individual concerning
• The location of the bomb.
• The time of detonation.
• Document the telephone number the call is coming
  from if possible.
• Be alert to background noises.

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Bomb Threat

• Attempt to write the exact wording of the threat
  and ask the caller to repeat if necessary.
• Note any distinguishing voice characteristics of
  the caller.
• If the threat is received electronically, save
  the message and print if possible.
• If received in person, get a physical description
  and direction of travel.
• Do not handle any threat received by paper or
  note.
• If a note is found, do not handle any items
  within the immediate area.
• Complete a Bomb Threat Response Form as soon as
  possible Bomb Threat Check List.

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Bomb Threat

• Carilion Police Dispatch shall immediately
  dispatch a police officer to the location where
  the threat was received. If the threat was
  received off campus property, the dispatcher will
  notify the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• Any suspicious items shall be reported the
  Carilion Police.
• College personnel may be utilized to search their
  areas at the direction of emergency and law
  enforcement authorities.

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Hazardous Material Spill

• Any substance should be
• considered a hazard if it poses
• health, life or safety risk when released from
  its containment.
• Contact Carilion Police to notify the Carilion
  Haz-mat Team.
• Stay away from the immediate area and do not
  approach anyone unless specifically directed by a
  Haz-Mat Team member.

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Hazardous Material Spill

• An incidental spill of a hazardous material which
  does not pose a significant safety or health risk
  in the immediate area, nor have a potential to
  become an emergency within a short time frame,
  may be safely cleaned by personnel familiar with
  the hazards of the chemicals in which they work.
• Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet if in
  doubt of precautions.
• Have anyone who may have been exposed or becomes
  ill to complete an Event Report and report to
  Employee Health or the Emergency Department.
• For spills that exceed internal response
  capability, local Fire/EMS shall be notified.
• Follow instructions from authorities.

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Evacuations

• In the CRCH building, evacuations will occur
  immediately when an alarm sounds or through
  notification by emergency personnel or the
  emergency message system. The evacuation
  gathering place is in the CRCH front parking lot
  off the 3rd floor main entrance. We are to
  gather completely in the front lot and not in
  front of the building or in the roadway.
• The Fralin House, Registrars Office and Roanoke
  Higher Education Center also utilize evacuation
  plans upon announcement of a fire or fire alarm
  activations.
• Be familiar with designated exits in your areas.

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CRCH Evacuation Paths
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Reid Evacuation Paths
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Registrar Evacuation Path
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Fralin House Evacuation Path
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Emergency Floor Monitors
Emergency Floor Monitors are utilized to assist
with evacuations, as well as a means for
emergency notifications.
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Emergency Message System

• During emergency situations, the College will
  communicate to the campus community in a variety
  of ways, including e2Campus, email, the JCHS
  website, flyers and emergency floor monitors.

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e2Campus

• e2Campus is an emergency message system that
  allows the College to send a short mobile text
  alert to all students, faculty and staff who have
  subscribed to the service.
• The text messages will only be sent out in cases
  of imminent danger, or when an emergency
  situation will impact a significant number of
  people.

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Safety Plan

• The Colleges Safety Committee serves as an
  advisory committee reporting to the Dean for
  Administrative Services.
• The Safety Committee includes representation from
  engineering and maintenance, environmental
  services, laboratories, staff, faculty,
  administration, Physical Plant Officer,
  technology, student services, security services
  and student body.
• This committee monitors compliance with
  regulations and federal, state and local laws in
  addition to reviewing current or writing new
  policies and procedures.
• The committee meets every other month.

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Department of Criminal Justice System

• Violence Against Women Grant

In 2008 the College was awarded a grant from the
Department of Justices Office on Violence
Against Women to expand its programming and
safety features. We are working with the
Carilion Police, City of Roanoke Police, and
other external partners to provide additional
training for police and security officers,
resident assistants, and faculty and
staff. These funds will also be used for
physical improvements, such as additional
cameras, emergency phones and proxy card access
systems and to offer additional safety programs
to the campus community.
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SAFETY RESOURSES

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JCHS Safety Plan Manual JCHS Student
Handbook Carilion Clinic Policies and Procedures