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Fire and Other Safety: Safety is essential. We conduct periodic fire and weather emergency drills at the Emerge Center and at the student apartments. Fire extinguishers are available in every student apartment and throughout the Emerge Center.
Personal Injuries: We ask that you immediately report any personal injury to an Emerge Center staff member. Emerge Center staff will help you get any needed medical care.
Medical Conditions: Many of our students have medical and other issues besides blindness. It is important that you provide complete information about any known medical conditions, medications you are taking, and any food and other allergies. The Emerge Center for the Blind does not have medical staff. If you have any ongoing medical issues, we recommend you ask your doctor to refer you to a medical practitioner in the Long Beach area.
Absence Due to Illness: If you are absent due to an illness lasting three days or longer, the Emerge Center Director may require a doctor's note before allowing you to resume your training.
Extended Absence Due to Illness: If you have an illness or medical condition that prevents you from attending training for an extended period, the Emerge Center Director may approve a leave of absence. Depending on the specific nature of the illness or medical condition, the Director may require a doctor's written medical release before you may return to training.
Flu and/or COVID-19 Vaccinations are not Required: Vaccination against the flu and COVID-19 are not required; however, we recommend that before you begin training you consult with your healthcare professional about the advantages and risks of specific vaccinations. On request, the Emerge Center will provide you with face masks.
Emergency Medical Care: If you have a non-life-threatening medical emergency, we will help you get to the nearest emergency room; however, if it is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency, we will call 911.
Miss. Code. tit. 32, pt. 3, subpt. 2, ch. 1, subch. 2