Campus EMS group approved at The College of New Jersey

Press Release

Posted by Paul M. White, EMT-A, President Lions' EMS (lionsems@tcnj.edu)

I am pleased to announce that today, February 26, 1998, the Board of Trustees of The College of New Jersey passed the following resolution:

Resolution of The College of New Jersey Board of Trustees Approving the creation of a Quick Response Unit and delegating the President or his designee to develop appropriate policies and procedures

Whereas: The Lions' EMS Club has approached the management of The College volunteering to create and staff a Quick Response Unit, and,

Whereas: A Quick Response Unit would supplement the current services provided by Ewing Township EMS and Pennington Road First Aid Squad and expedite the response to emergencies on campus, and,

Whereas: The Attorney General's Office of the State of New Jersey has ruled that this service can be provided and would create no liability for the student volunteers, The College or the State of New Jersey other than injury sustained by a squad member while performing the service. Said injuries would be subject to and covered by workmen's compensation, similar to all other college employees;

Therfore, Be It Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of The College of New Jersey approves the creation of a Quick Response Unit and authorizes the President or his designee to establish approprate policies and procedures.

Unanimously approved.