College of Nursing
Undergraduate Nursing Department
Nursing Student Handbook
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REPORTING AN ACCIDENT
1. Call the local police to report the accident.
Remain at the scene for the investigation.
2. Obtain the name, address and phone number
of the other driver, and any other person involved, including any witnesses.
Obtain insurance information from the driver of any other vehicle involved.
3. Call motor pool at (605) 688-4323 to report
the accident. Paperwork will need to be filed. In the event
of fatalities call the Claims Associates, Inc. in Sioux Falls immediately
at 1-888-430-2249. Additional information is located in the glove
compartment of the motor pool car.
4. Do not discuss the accident with anyone
other than the law enforcement authorities, adjusters hired by the
state,
attorneys representing the state, and the Office of Risk Management.
5. Students are encouraged to go to the nearest
emergency room, their primary care provider, or student health to have
injuries assessed and treated. The cost for the emergency room or
primary care provider is borne by the student or the student’s insurance.
Student health fees cover the assessment at student health.
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