Emergencies
Campus Emergencies
Please follow the campus emergency response protocol for injured or ill students at the University of the Incarnate Word and St. Anthony Catholic High School.
In the event of a student injury or illness, call the University Police at (210) 829-6030.
The University of the Incarnate Word University Police is the designated first responders to emergency and medical situations.
If the Incident/Accident is
An Emergency
Call 911 immediately and then call University Police at (210) 829-6030. Once on the scene, University Police will determine what additional level of medical support is required and will assist in directing EMS to the specific location. University Police may contact Health Services to assist with first aid pending the 911 response.
Not an Emergency and During Business Hours
Call Health Services at (210) 829-6017 or go to Health Services located on the first floor of the Agnese/Sosa Parking Garage across the rear entrance to the Nursing Building (door with a red canopy).
During Non-business Hours
Call University Police. Once on the scene, University Police will determine what additional level of medical support is required and may call 911 or refer the student to seek care at an urgent care clinic or a primary care provider.
The University of the Incarnate Word University Police is the designated first responders to emergency and medical situations that occur on campus. If the affected person is an employee that is injured while on the job, please refer to the Workers Compensation Emergency Protocol for UIW/SACHS Injured or Ill Employee for direction.
If the affected person is a student, please refer to the Campus Emergency Response Protocol for Injured / Ill Student at UIW/SACHS for direction.
The University of the Incarnate Word is committed to protecting the health and welfare of all members of our community. Even with the best planning, critical situations may arise where intervention is required. In the event you witness an emergent situation, call University Police at (210) 829-6030. If you witness someone experiencing symptoms that could be a threat to life, call 911 immediately and then call University Police so they can assist in expediting EMS to the specific location.
The University Police are trained in basic first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automatic external defibrillators. Once on the scene, the University Police will determine what additional level of medical support is required. For symptoms that are not a medical emergency, the University Police will assess the situation and may make a referral as appropriate. If the affected person is in a medical emergency and unable to transport him/herself, 911 may be called for assistance.
Symptoms that may threaten life include:
- Not breathing and /or no pulse
- Unconsciousness
- Difficulty breathing
- Head or neck injury
- Suicidal ideation/homicidal intentions
- Choking
- Substance abuse
- Seizures
Workers Compensation Emergency Protocol for UIW/SACHS Injured or Ill Employee
(Including Student Employee/ Work-study on the Job)
In the event of an occupational injury or occupational illness, notify your immediate supervisor and University Police. The University of the Incarnate Word University Police is the designated first responders to emergency and medical situations.
Emergency Hotlines
24 Hour Nurse line available to students with CHP Insurance: Mayo-Nurseline: 1-844-886-2896
Youth America Hotline: 1-877-968-8454
Suicide and Depression Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433
Suicide information: jedfoundation.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-7233
Child HELP USA - Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
Eating Concerns/Disorders: 1-800-931-2237
Rape Crisis Hotline: 210-349-7273
TREVOR Project: 1-866-488-7386
Vet 2 Vet: 1-877-838-2838