Medical Emergency Policy
Administrative Details
- Policy Number
- AP-158
- Effective Date
- 04/2026
- Last Reviewed
- 04/2026
- Last Revised
- 07/2023
- Next Scheduled Review
- 04/2029
- Responsible University Division
- Public Safety
- Responsible Executive
- Jean Peden Christodoulou, Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff to the President
- Responsible University Office
- Public Safety
- Policy Owner
- Geraldine Hart, Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement
- Contact Information
- PublicSafety@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6606, 516-463-6789 (emergency line)
- Category/Tag
- Emergencies and Safety
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the immediate and appropriate response to medical emergencies in order to protect the health and safety of individuals on campus.
Scope
This policy applies to all members of the Hofstra University community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors, across all campus locations and facilities. It governs actions to be taken when a medical emergency is identified, including reporting procedures, basic response expectations, and the use of emergency resources such as AEDs located throughout the campus.
Policy
Medical Emergency
If you discover a medical emergency:
Immediately call the Department of Public Safety at x36789 or 911.
Do not move the person unless they are in danger.
Avoid leaving the person alone except to summon help.
Render first aid or CPR if you are trained and qualified to do so.
AEDs can be found in the following locations:
Fitness Center
Wellness and Campus Living Center
Swim Center
Public Safety
Margiotta Hall
Mack Sports and Exhibition Center
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Hofstra Dome Mack Student Center
Related Policies and References
N/A