Chapter 5 Emergency Preparedness Injury Game Plan Emergency

Chapter 5: Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan

Emergency Preparedness § Being properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis or disaster § Developing and implementing an Emergency Action Plan will ensure best care is given § SB 82 – Safety Bill Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

SB 82 § All coaches, sponsors, and marching band directors must complete the UIL on-line safety course and submit the printed certificate to their athletic director. § Completion of a yearly safety drill that incorporates the training received in the UIL safety training program will be documented. § Students, participating in extracurricular activities, shall be presented the Student Safety Course, which is available as a power point presentation on the UIL Website. There must be verification of attendance. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Emergency Action Plan § The emergency action plan (EAP) should be customized to fit the needs of the organization. § An EAP outlines a systematic approach to be followed in an emergency; this aids in avoiding mistakes and inadequate treatment. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

Emergency Action Plan § The athletic training staff should have clearly defined roles for an emergency – Immediate care of the athlete – Retrieval of the emergency equipment – Activation of the EMS system • Have available the name, address, and phone number of the caller, the number of athletes injured, their condition, and treatment currently being provided at the scene. – Direction of the EMS system to the scene Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Emergency Action Plan § Should have at least 2 people for each task. § Sports that have one or two coaches will have to train athletes on the EAP. § Student Athletic Trainers involved with the team can also have a role. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Emergency Personnel § Clearly defined roles – should be a member of athletic training staff. § Trained in CPR and First Aid § Providing care should be done by the most qualified person. § Some one must met EMS to direct them to the scene. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Emergency Communication § Good working relationships between AT’s and EMS will help develop a rapport and trust § AT/Coach must have access to working telephone § 911 Contact Form can be helpful for the individual who is going to call for help Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

Emergency Equipment § All equipment must be in good, working condition § Checked before each event § Whoever is providing care must know how to use each piece of equipment. § AED, Medical Bag, Splints, Crutches are all examples Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9

Transportation § High Risk Sports might have EMS on site -lessen the time for EMS to respond § Person in charge of directing EMS should know beforehand where to be (street corner, gate, etc) Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10

Identifying a Medical Emergency § Defined medical emergencies – Cessation of breathing – Severe bleeding – No pulse – Concussion with loss of consciousness – Neck or spinal injury Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11

Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont. ) § Defined medical emergencies – Fractures and dislocations – Eye injuries – Severe asthma attack – Heat-related illness – Shock Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12

Identifying a Medical Emergency (cont. ) § Nonemergencies – Abrasions – Minor cuts – Strains – Sprains – Minor concussions without loss of consciousness – Contusions Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13

Emergency Medical Cards § A profile that provides important medical information about the athlete – Contact Information – Parental permission to treat and transport – Insurance Information – Other information as needed Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14

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Ellison High School § 2 AED’s in Building § 2 Portable AED’s in Field House § Medical Supplies in AT room and Nurses Office Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 17

Phone Numbers § § § § Front Office # 336 -0600 Nurse’s Office # 336 -0657 Athletic Training Room # 336 -0636 Gym # 336 -0719/0637 Field House # 336 -0638 AP’s Office # 336 -0611 Tennis Hut # 336 -0698 Coach Gonzalez (AT) 702 -9161 Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 18

Emergency Action Plan § Internet resources: – http: //www. ncaa. org (on this page, click on “health-safety”) – http: //www. aap. org – http: //muweb. millersville. edu – http: //www. uni. edu – http: //www. usm. maine. edu – http: //www. uil. utexas. edu/athletics/hea lth/ Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 19