Medical Symptoms

Individual experiencing flu symptoms should isolate themselves , and those around them should take specified precautions . When the following flu symptoms are severe or persistent, seek medical care. All students with these symptoms must report to the Health Center , where the staff will examine, test and treat them and develop a care plan. Faculty and staff should consult their personal physician. Sudden fever or chills with cough and sore throat Body aches and pains Headache Runny nose Unexplained fatigue Vomiting and diarrhea Everyone who has symptoms of influenza will be required to remain in isolation

Note: "Medical Surveillance" is the language used in OSHA standards and publications for what is Medical Follow-up at Westmont College. This language will thus be used in the rest of this section. 9.1 Monitoring The handling, use, and storage of highly hazardous chemicals, such as highly toxic chemicals, carcinogens, and reproductive toxins, may require that laboratory personnel be monitored for exposure, examined by a physician for Medical symptoms and signs and/or enter into a Medical surveillance program. Based on a hazard assessment and/or a workplace evaluation, the following types of personnel

am physically hurt? Seek medical assistance immediately. If you need help in seeking medical assistance, RD On Call or Public Safety can help you. You can also directly contact Cottage Hospital Trauma Center (569-7451). Do I have to seek medical assistance even if I don’t think I am physically hurt? Internal injuries are difficult to access without medical training. It is a good idea to get checked by medical personnel. If you decide to seek medical assistance, do not wash, eat, chew gum, brush your teeth, drink, douche, or change clothes. If you must change into new clothing, do not wash the old clothes. Doing these things can tamper with

MEDICAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL POWER LOSS Call 9-1-1 or 6222 if not life-threatening Stay with victim keep them as comfortable and stable as possible Determine identity and be prepared to communicate key info to responders (ID, MEDICAL need, etc) Never use candles Use flashlights instead Turn off computer to prevent surge when power restored Minimize movement in the dark Library, DC and Gym may have backup power in case it's safe to find your way there

3) Who Pays for Medical Surveillance? Westmont College covers the cost of occupationally-related Medical surveillance for employees. 4) Who Provides Medical Surveillance? Licensed physicians at Santa Barbara Industrial Medical Group provide routine and emergency Medical surveillance services to Westmont College employees. (Note: Student employees receive surveillance through the SBMIG as well. Students receive Medical surveillance from the Westmont College Health Center. ) 5) Where are Medical Records Kept? Employee Medical records are maintained by the service provider

for answers to primarily medical questions," saysVoorman, whose specialty is ear, nose and throat problems,"like, did my brother die because he was in a Third World country and didn't receive adequate medical care?" Then Voorman met Ramon Vidauri, an Ensenada physician and longtime Potter's Clay participant. Voorman was so impressed that he has returned to Ensenada every year to serve on the medical team. Moreover, he has spearheaded a stateside fund-raising effort to help Vidauri purchase land on which to build a permanent clinic. His efforts have generated $60,000, and Vidauri has raised $5,000 locally for the down payment. A site in

of patients’ medical charts with respect to complaint, impressions, treatment or referral plan, special instructions to patient. Initiates patient education to ensure cooperation by explaining such things as: expected course of illness/injury; proper use of over-the-counter medicines given, expected results and side effects, if any; additional care and treatments to be performed by the patient, their necessity and expected results; proper response to signs and symptoms of complications, if such occur; good hygiene, nutrition, proper rest/sleep, exercise and rehabilitation program, if indicated. Arranges for referrals

9.0 Monitoring and Medical Follow-Up 10.0 Regulated Carcinogens 11.0 Waste Disposal Programs MSDS Database msdsonline.com Academic Depts Art Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Theatre Inventory Upload Admin Depts Custodial Darkrooms Fleet Grounds Trades Appendices A . General Procedures B . Sample SOP C . Medical Follow-up

9.0 Monitoring and Medical Follow-Up 10.0 Regulated Carcinogens 11.0 Waste Disposal Programs MSDS Database msdsonline.com Academic Depts Art Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology Theatre Inventory Upload Admin Depts Custodial Darkrooms Fleet Grounds Trades Appendices A . General Procedures B . Sample SOP C . Medical Follow-up