DePaul University

Emergency Personnel
Certified Athletic Trainer(s) (ATC) are on site for practice and competition. Physician on site for basketball competition only.

In the event that no emergency personnel are present, activate EMS with a phone call to 911 or DePaul Public Safety (directions listed below).

Emergency Communication
Certified Athletic Trainer mobile phone:
Men's Basketball - Jarett Mason (773) 213-1694
Women's Basketball - David McAuliffe (773) 844-1881
Volleyball - Sean Wadley (773) 844-1879

Fixed telephone line at scorer's table. Additional telephone line and fire alarms in McGrath Arena lobby (west end of arena) - dial "9" for outside line.

Emergency Equipment
AED and first-aid supplies on home bench during practice and competition. Vacuum splints and crutches in Sullivan Athletic Center training room during practices (on home bench during competition). Spine board and trauma kit provided by EMS when activated.

Role of First Responders
Team physician or ATC will provide immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete with assistance from other team personnel if necessary.

Any necessary emergency equipment will be retrieved by the ATC, physician or other team personnel at the discretion of the team physician or ATC.

EMS will be activated by the ATC, or other team personnel at the discretion of the team physician or ATC. Specific instructions for contacting EMS are located by each telephone.

Team personnel or event management staff will meet EMS on the street at the Sheffield Ave. entrance to McGrath Arena (doors located in foyer at west end of arena) or the Sullivan Athletic Center lobby entrance (revolving door at 2323 N. Sheffield Ave.) and direct them to the scene.

The event management staff will limit the scene to medical personnel, clear the foyer for paramedic access and move bystanders away from the area.

Activation of emergency medical system (EMS)
- Dial 9-911 from campus phone (have second individual call DePaul Public Safety: 5-777).
- Provide dispatcher with:
   - Your name
   - Sullivan Athletic Center/McGrath Arena address:
     2323 N. Sheffield Ave.
     Chicago, IL 60614
   - Telephone number: 
   - Number and condition of individuals injured
   - Care being given and by whom (doctor, ATC, paramedics, etc.)

Directions to Sullivan Athletic Center/McGrath Arena
From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94): Exit Fullerton Avenue and head east. Follow Fullerton to Sheffield and turn right (south) on to Sheffield and follow to 2323 N. Sheffield Ave. The Sullivan Athletic Center and McGrath Arena will be on your left side.

From Lake Shore Drive (US-41): Exit Fullerton Avenue. Follow Fullerton to Sheffield and turn left (south) on to Sheffield and follow to 2323 N. Sheffield Ave. The Sullivan Athletic Center and McGrath Arena will be on your left side.

Direct EMS to proper entrance and have someone MEET THEM THERE! STAY ON THE LINE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.