[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of York County 12-31-1996. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
INJURY
In most cases, an injury is trauma caused by an external force, such as a trip or a fall. An injury could also be a bee sting or fainting due to stress or heat exhaustion.
VISITOR
A visitor is a person who is not a York County employee, including but not limited to volunteers, prisoners, juvenile and other detainees, students, athletes using county park facilities, spectators, repair persons, sales persons, witnesses, clients and foster parents.
Whenever a visitor is injured while on York County property or while riding in a York County vehicle, a Visitor Injury Report shall be completed by a county employee who was directly involved at the scene. The report forms are available from the Director of Risk Management.
A. 
Pennsylvania is not a duty-to-act state. Therefore, it is not required that first aid be given. However, once the decision is made to provide first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the first aid cannot be discontinued until properly relieved by another medically qualified person.
B. 
First aid can be given by county employees who have been trained and are certified as qualified by the Red Cross. There are at least two certified employees in most county departments.
C. 
If 911 needs to be called, the injured visitor should not be left alone.
D. 
All minors need parental authorization before being treated by any medical personnel.
E. 
In the event of a serious injury, such as shock or profuse bleeding, 911 should be called for emergency management treatment at the scene or medical transport to the nearest emergency room.
F. 
An injured visitor who has fallen or sustained a head trauma should not be moved to avoid causing additional injuries.
G. 
For less serious injuries, and if the injured person is unable to drive to a medical facility for treatment, an offer to call a relative or friend can be made.
A. 
There should be no admission of liability or offer of payment of any bills related to the injury.
B. 
The injured visitor should be informed that the County Risk Manager and insurance carrier will be investigating the injury to determine the extent, if any, of any county responsibility and liability for expenses incurred by the injured party.
A. 
An alert, oriented individual has the right to refuse or postpone medical treatment, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. However, a Visitor Injury Report shall be completed and filed, noting that treatment was refused.
B. 
If it appears that the individual is unable to make the decision because he/she is unconscious or profusely bleeding or in shock, medical treatment should be provided as soon as possible by the best available medical professionals.
A. 
It is recommended that someone who was directly involved at the scene call the injured visitor to inquire about their condition.
B. 
The injured visitor should be provided with the name of the Risk Manager and telephone number. The Risk Manager will be responsible for filing an insurance claim and recommending any physical changes to York County property.
Since it is difficult to address the numerous circumstances surrounding an injury, a phone call to the office of Risk Manager would be appropriate for specific clarification shortly after a visitor is injured.