Transcript Medical Emergency Assistance

Ohio University Stats
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Located in Athens, Ohio
16,644 undergraduate students on the Athens campus
High school class rank:
-- top 16-44%
Composite ACT:
-- 21-26
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Average GPA:
-- 3.3 (4.0 scale)
Combined SAT (Math & Critical Reading)
--990-1180
860+ full-time faculty (Athens campus)
18:1 student to faculty ratio
24 student average class size
42 residence halls housing 7825 students
340 registered student organizations
30 fraternities and sororities
Nearly 1,000 students from other countries
16 NCAA Division I teams in the Mid-American Conference
MEA Presentation
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Emergency Assistance
Ohio University Data
MEA Promotions
High-Risk Behaviors
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78% of the undergraduate population is high-risk
OU students report having on average 14 drinks
per week
52% of first-year students report high-risk use
before arriving on campus
68% of students had to baby-sit a drunk
94% of students surveyed said that they would
NOT call for help in a medical emergency
involving alcohol or other drugs
Medical Emergency Assistance Pilot Program
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Goals:
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Increase the likelihood that students will call for
emergency medical assistance when faced with
alcohol or drug-related emergencies, and
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Educate students about the hazards of high-risk
alcohol and other drug abuse in an effort to reduce
the likelihood of future occurrences.
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MEA Philosophy
“I will be a responsible member/good citizen
of the OHIO Community.”
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The health and safety of the members of the Ohio University community
is of primary concern.
Students need to seek immediate medical attention for themselves or
others when someone’s health and/or safety is at risk.
Students may be reluctant to seek assistance for themselves or others
for fear of facing judicial charges.
Ohio University wants to remove the perceived barriers that prevent
students from seeking immediate medical attention.
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Why has Ohio University established a Medical Emergency
Assistance (MEA) Program?
 The MEA program is part of Ohio University’s comprehensive
environmental approach to address high-risk behaviors.
 During the fall of 2007 Student Senate passed a resolution
supporting the need for the creation of an MEA program.
 It has been designed for the student who is concerned for the
well-being of a fellow student suffering from an alcohol or drug
related medical emergency.
 MEA enables Ohio University to more effectively address the
issue of civility and good citizenship with our students. Students
are encouraged to come to the aid of fellow students who are
suffering a medical emergency.
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Does this mean that Ohio University encourages high-risk
drinking?
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No: Ohio University recognizes that students sometimes make
high-risk choices about the use of alcohol and other drugs. If a
medical emergency is the result of the high-risk choice, the
university wants the student to get the required medical attention
without fear of “getting in trouble” with the university’s judicial
system.
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Which violations will MEA cover?
 A-3 (harm to self) alcohol and other drug medical emergencies.
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How does MEA relate to the Student Code of Conduct?
 MEA applies only to alcohol and other drug medical
emergencies but does not apply to other prohibited conduct such
as assault, property damage and distribution of illicit substances.
If other prohibited conduct occurs the student will be held
responsible for those violations.
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Does MEA provide protection from any legal consequences?
 NO: MEA will not provide protection from legal consequences of
underage/excessive drinking, illegal drug use and the misuse of
prescription drugs.
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Who decides if a student is covered by MEA?
 The Director of University Judiciaries will decide whether or not a
student is covered by MEA in lieu of facing formal university
disciplinary action.
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What are the stipulations?
 The Director of University Judiciaries will allow MEA to cover a
student when the student:
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has received emergency medical treatment as a result of an
episode of alcohol or other drug abuse, and
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has not previously been covered by MEA or,
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has called to assist a fellow student in need of medical
attention.
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How many times can MEA be used?
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Once. If a student has a second high-risk situation they will face
judicial charges.
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Students calling for help or assisting in a high-risk situation, even
if they are in violation of an alcohol or drug policy, may use MEA
multiple times. MEA will not protect against other violations that
have been documented.
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If MEA is granted will the student have any responsibility?
 YES,
 In order to successfully complete MEA, students must:
 Comply with any and all recommendations for educational
interventions;
 Complete an appropriate alcohol or other drug intervention program
through Counseling and Psychological Services;
 Pay a $100 fee to cover the cost of the appropriate alcohol or other
drug intervention program.
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What happens if the student fails to complete the intervention?
 Students who fail to successfully complete MEA will face university
judicial charges for the incident that prompted their admission to
program.
MEA Promotions
MEA Promotions Completed
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RA’s received training on MEA.
MEA Training to POWER & GAMMA.
MEA Buzz Poster to all Residence Halls and
Greek Chapter Houses.
MEA information on the Wellness Wagon
outside of Health Promotion.
MEA Promotions September/October
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Call 4 MEA refrigerator magnets to residence
halls and off-campus houses.
Posters distributed in classroom buildings.
Call 4 MEA commercials to run on
CATVISION, Baker Theater and Baker
Center Monitors.
Distribution of materials at neighborhood
picnics, during After Hours and POWER
programs.
MEA Promotions November
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Surveys will be sent via Student Voice to
evaluate the student awareness of MEA
program, reduction of barriers to calling in a
medical emergency and utilization of the
MEA pilot program.
To date over 800 surveys completed.
http://www.ohio.edu/alcohol/
Terry Koons, [email protected]