Incident and Injury Reporting Procedures

Addressing Non-Employee Incidents and Injuries

Who is Covered?

This procedure applies to incidents involving patients, visitors, volunteers, or students on campus.

What to Do

• Emergency Situations: Call 911 immediately and notify TT Police at 915-215-7111. Do not attempt to move the individual unless medically trained.
• Non-Emergency Situations: Notify Safety Services at 915-215-4820 to report the incident. Safety personnel will investigate and document the incident.

Follow-Up

• All non-employees are responsible for their own health and accident insurance. TTUHSC El Paso employees are not authorized to make any promises of compensation.

Responding to Employee Incidents and Injuries

Immediate Actions

• Seek Medical Attention (if necessary):

• Emergency Care: Call 911 and proceed to the Emergency Room for treatment.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Contact TT Police at 915-215-7111 to report the incident and location. TT Police will notify Safety Services.
• Non-Emergency Medical Attention: Call Safety Services at 915-215-4820 to report the incident and location.

• Medical Care under Worker’s Compensation Insurance:

• For Non-Emergency Care, select a treating doctor from the network provider list. If a specialist is required, the initial care provider will provide a referral.
• Important Note: Seeking care outside the network without prior approval may result in personal responsibility for the bill.