Student Injury Report

Student injury when Student Health Services (SHS) is closed.

Minor injuries such as small cuts from broken glass and minor burns can be treated by the student as he or she would at home, e.g. with soap, water, and a bandage. If you are unsure of the wound severity, call Campus Security. Security officers are trained in basic first aid and can assist in determining the severity of the injury.

An incident report needs to be filled out to document injury events.  The report can be downloaded from the UNO web site under Environmental Health and Safety.

If any instructor is worried about a student, please email Marcia Adler, SHS.  She will call the student the next morning to determine if they need any medical follow up.

Major injuries that look like they could use a stitch or retain a glass shard, exposures that could cause a blister or caustic burn-type injury, and any injury or splash to an eye needs immediate attention. The instructor will supply appropriate MSDS and direct the student to his or her private physician or an urgent care facility for prompt evaluation and treatment.

The responsibility of the instructor is to recommend appropriate care. The instructor cannot demand it. The incident report will document the recommendation and the student's action.  UNO does not pay for classroom injuries -- UNO makes personal health insurance available so that students will be covered when care is needed.

When serious life-threatening events occur such as an asthma attack or seizures, call Campus Security. They will call the rescue squad and will assist in the classroom until the squad arrives. Please note that the student can refuse the rescue squad.

Student Personal Health Insurance

When students participate in chemistry laboratory experiences, there are risks involved. We anticipate everyone will be aware of hazards, use caution, and follow procedures, but unforeseen events do occasionally occur. These are the events that the student's personal health insurance is designed to cover.  All students enrolled at UNO are offered health insurance.  Americans can purchase it at SHS. It is billed with tuition for international students.  The cost per semester is less than the minimum charge for a single use of a hospital emergency room.

Student Injury Report Document(PDF Format)