All incidents are reported through campus security at 902.457.6111. Reports will be taken and assessed for the level of response required. All reported incidents will be treated with confidentiality with an emphasis on safety, prevention and harm reduction. Follow up investigations will be conducted when necessary and referrals to support services will be made when appropriate. If the incident requires outside agencies for support, they will be called upon for assistance.
Strange or unusual behaviour
Direct or indirect reference to self-harm
Regardless of circumstances or context, references to self-harm should be taken very seriously and a mental health professional (such as our own Counselling Services) should be consulted beginning with reporting it to Security.
Threats and disruptive behaviour
Intervention varies with severity of the behaviour however any type of threat or disruptive behaviour should be reported to Security. Threats of violence or acts of violence need to be reported immediately to Security to ensure an immediate intervention can be made in an effort to mitigate or reduce harm. These incidents will be investigated with emphasis on prevention and providing help for those requiring support.
Drug and alcohol misuse
Medical Emergencies
To ensure the safety of yourself and someone else:
- Call 911 (9-911 from internal campus extensions) then Security 902.457.6111
- Advise the dispatcher of the nature of the injury or illness and the location (building, street address and floor/room number)
- Do not move the injured person unless there is a high risk of further injury or death (i.e. a fire)
- Keep calm and do not leave the person unattended
First Responders and First Aid
Provide first aid only if qualified and wait for Emergency Health Services or campus security to arrive and assess whether the injury is considered critical (you may also be qualified to do so). On campus, MSVU Security are first aid trained (2 day Standard First Aid) and will be dispatched to the situation to provide emergency assistance. There are high-level first aid kits and defibrillators at various locations on campus and security will bring them or have someone retrieve them as required.
Reporting
All medical injuries, accidents, or near misses require the completion of a Mount Saint Vincent University accident/injury report. These reports are available through Security, located at the Assisi Information Desk or at 902.457.6111.