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Good Samaritan Policy Statement of Purpose Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to providing a living and learning community that promotes the health and safety of all members through our educational processes and in sustaining a climate conducive to personal growth and development . The wellness of Gwynedd Mercy University students is of primary concern . To this end , the Good Samaritan Policy has been developed to reduce the harmful effects caused by alcohol and other related drugs . When students decide to drink , the University expects they do so in a responsible and legal manner . However , the University recognizes that there may be times when students may experience severe intoxication or serious injury relating to alcohol and / or other related drug use . Under those circumstances , Gwynedd Mercy University expects students to call for medical assistance . The University is committed to ensuring that all situations are handled with competence and compassion and prioritize safety over policy violation .
Policy Gwynedd Mercy University strongly encourages students to seek medical assistance for others during emergency situations when someone is dangerously under the influence of alcohol or drugs . No student seeking medical treatment for another student or guest for the effects of drug or alcohol use will be subject to University discipline for violating the Alcohol or Other Drug policy . The Good Samaritan Policy will be applied for the student who makes the report and University Medical Amnesty may be considered for the intoxicated student . All persons involved may be required to participate in the University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . ( Reducing Alcohol Incidents through Student Education ) program .
Description of Emergency Situations
• The Good Samaritan policy encourages all students to seek medical / emergency assistance ( i . e . Public Safety , Resident Assistant , 911 etc .) for anyone who may be dangerously under the influence of alcohol or drugs .
• Signs and Symptoms of excessive consumption may include : o Vomiting o Confusion , stupor o Slow or irregular breathing o Low body temperature o Unconsciousness ( Passing Out )
In some cases , an individual may not display “ classic signs and / or symptoms .” However , if a student suspects someone may have consumed an excessive amount of alcohol and / or other drugs , s / he should err on the side of caution and seek emergency assistance .
Requirements for the Good Samaritan Policy
1 ) Student must seek medical attention for student who is dangerously intoxicated by contacting Residence Life or Public Safety staff ; Student seeking assistance must provide name and location of the dangerously intoxicated individual ;
2 ) Contact Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within 48 hours to schedule an appointment concerning the incident
3 ) Meet with Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within 5-7 days of the incident ;
4 ) Comply with the conditions set forth during the meeting with the Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within the given timeframe . The student may be required to participate in the University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . Program and , if required , must complete the program within the timeframe established by the University AOD Counselor
A student fulfilling all the required conditions set forth above will not be subject to an Alcohol or Other Drug policy violation under the Student Code of Conduct . However , if the above stipulations are not followed , the Good Samaritan Policy will not be applied and the student will be subject to the conduct process as described in the Student Code of Conduct .
Important Policy Limitations The Good Samaritan policy does not preclude the Gwynedd Mercy University from taking disciplinary action for other Student Code of Conduct violations which may be associated with the situation , i . e ., vandalism , theft , physical or sexual assault , etc . In addition , law enforcement agencies may act within their jurisdictions in enforcing the laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other state where jurisdiction may be invoked .
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