Serious Injury/Death

Serious Injury/Death Procedure

If the incident occurred in College: 

• Call 9-1-1
• Call 439-6385 to notify Administration of the incident
• If possible, isolate affected student/staff member
• The College Incident Commander activates the Crisis Management Team and designates a staff person to accompany the injured or ill person to the hospital
• The College Incident Commander or designee notifies family members of affected student
• Direct witnesses to the College psychologist or counselor (or support staff) and contact family members if students are sent to psychologist or counselor
• VP of Student Affairs will determine method of notifying students, staff and family members
• Refer media to Director of College Communication – 231-348-6839

If the incident occurred outside of College:

• The College Incident Commander notifies the Crisis Management Team
• The College Incident Commander will notify staff before normal operating hours
• VP of Student Affairs will determine the method of notifying students and family members and announce the availability of counseling services for those who need assistance
• Refer media to the Director of College Communication – 231-348-6839

• Meet with mental health workers to determine the level of intervention for staff and students
• Designate rooms as private counseling areas
• Escort affected students, siblings, close friends and other “highly stressed” students to counselors
• Debrief all students and staff
• Assess the stress level of all students and staff
• Recommend counseling to overly stressed students and staff
• Follow-up with students and staff who received counseling

The College Incident Commander will:

• Allow for changes in normal routines or test schedules to address injury or death