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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi everyone:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yesterday we had a situation in which a person, with a scary but according to her non-life-threatening medical condition, had what appeared to be a seizure; however, she requested that we not call an ambulance. That request went out the window when she appeared to be having trouble breathing. But it raised the very real question-when do you call for medical assistance against a patron’s wishes? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Obviously, we all have to make judgement calls based on the information at hand. In addition to the person with the medical need, we have to think about the rest of the library. But, in your experience do you have any wisdom that helps quide you when this comes up? I believe all medical personnel would say call them immediately; what are your thoughts as a library employee charged with the safety of all patrons?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your collective wisdom and feedback. Have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maureen Cole<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mcole@orcity.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>mcole@orcity.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Library Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oregon City Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>606 John Adams St.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Oregon City, Oregon 97045<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-657-8269 ext. 1010 Direct phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>503-657-3702 fax<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Website: <a href="http://www.orcity.org/library"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.orcity.org/library</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Follow us on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oregoncitylibrary"><span style='color:blue'>Facebook!</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our <a href="http://orcity.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=271f21539981149d9f0576ba6&id=38181f8585"><span style='color:blue'>email newsletter</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=107 height=108 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D11ED6.9D49A920" alt="Library square logo SMALL"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>