If you encounter someone experiencing a medical emergency (examples: heart attack, loss of consciousness, large loss of blood, or serious accident):

• Call 9-1-1.
• Unless trained, do not render assistance above basic first aid.
• If appropriate for the type of emergency and available, deploy AED.
• AEDs are in a variety of public access UF facilities and can be located on the UF Campus Map and Gator Safe App.
• DO NOT attempt to move the injured/sick person unless they are in immediate danger.
• DO NOT jeopardize your health and safety to render care.
• Have someone meet and escort public safety officials to the victim.
• Provide public safety officials with all known information about the incident.

Source:

UF Police Department (UFPD)/Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit (GEMRU)

Resources:

EH&S – Injury/Medical Assistance

UFHR – Worker’s Compensation Information

SHCC – Emergencies and Urgent Care

EH&S – AED Procedures

Version Date: February 2024