ITEM NUMBER: 7.21

CHAPTER 7: Administrative

Management

CODE: Procedure

COMPUTER ID: AMPER-2



Title: Injuries/Accidents - Public - Reporting

Effective Date: 1985

Authorized By: Library Director

Date of Last Revision: 1-2012



All library accident reporting will be handled by the Confidential Personnel Assistant. If an

accident occurs when the Confidential Personnel Assistant is not available, forms are

available at the Information Desk and should be completed and turned into the

Administration office. A form should be filled out immediately for anyone injured on library

property.



Accidents occurring due to a dangerous physical condition (such as wet floors, ice on the

sidewalk, etc.) should be reported immediately to County Maintenance by staff so the

situation can be remedied.



If an accident occurs in a branch, contact the Confidential Personnel Assistant or Customer

Services Team Manager via telephone, and they will fill out the form from information you

have over the telephone.



If the injured person wants a doctor or ambulance called - the call should be made by them

or at their request. Judgment must be made in case of serious injury or if an injured person

is disabled.



After giving necessary assistance, staff must obtain person's name and telephone number,

give needed assistance, and report all information gathered to the Administration Office as

soon as possible.