Definition: An incident is any adverse occurrence or event inconsistent with the College's routine operation.
Clinical Practicum: Any incident occurring in the clinical setting requires the student and faculty/supervisor to follow institutional policy regarding incident reporting.
Injury on Campus: Any incident occurring on the College campus involving injury requiring more than basic first aid shall be documented using the Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) Incident Reporting form and will be reported via the CMMC incident reporting system at the discretion of the College President.
Where there is a minor injury needing no more than basic first aid, the college employee will complete the Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) Incident Report form and forward the form to the President of the College.
When there is an injury or possible injury that would require or potentially require more than basic first aid):
- Emergency services (call 9-911) should be encouraged for all parties involved. If a visitor refuses to access emergency services, this refusal should be documented in the MCHP incident report.
- The college employee will ensure the MCHP Incident Report is completed as soon as possible after the incident.
The form must be sent to the President of the College, who will determine its dissemination.
Theft or Property Damage: Any event involving property damage or theft of personal items shall be documented and reported immediately using the College Incident Report Form. (Attached)
Contact CMMC Security immediately for any security concerns at 207-795-2299.
When there is theft, fire, property damage, etc.:
- Contact CMMC Security
- The College employee will call 9-911 in-house or 911 for other devices
- The College employee will contact the President of the College
- The College employee will complete the MCHP Incident Report Form within 24 hours of the occurrence
- The College employee will forward the completed form to the President of the College, who will determine its dissemination
- If there is physical harm to anyone involved, follow the procedure for Injury on Campus as described above.
*NOTE – In no instance should any statement relating to the College’s liability be made by an employee of the College, except as authorized by the President of the College.
Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President