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Medical emergencies can happen at any time, including in the Blind Rehabilitation setting. Staff play an important role in recognizing emergencies, providing appropriate first aid, maintaining Veteran Student safety, and ensuring that emergency medical assistance is obtained and needed. This presentation will review common medical emergencies and first-aid situations, appropriate emergency response procedures, and strategies for safely assisting blind and visually impaired Veteran Students. Goals:Participants will:1.Increase participant s knowledge, preparedness, and confidence so that they can calmly, safely and effectively respond when an emergency occurs. 2.Recognize medical emergencies and identify signs and symptoms requiring immediate medical intervention that may occur in a Blind Rehabilitation setting.3.Identify the location and proper use of emergency equipment, such as first aid kits, emergency glucose, and AEDs.4.Understand how to respond appropriately to falls, injuries, and other common emergencies.5.Explain when to call 911 and how to activate the facilities emergency response system. |
