Emergency Planning

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Emergency Planning

• KSPE 4250

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References

• READ and bring copies of these to class
• NCAA Emergency Care and Coverage
• NCAA Lightning Safety
• NCAA Prevention of Heat Illness
• NCAA Blood Borne Pathogens
• NATA Emergency Info
• NATA On Field Care of Critically Injured Athlete

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EMERGENCY PLAN

• DEFINITION a written document that defines the
  standard of care for every conceivable event
  during an emergency on the practice or playing
  field.
• Stand operating procedures must be explicit, the
  scope of coverage must be specified, and
  appropriate medical records identified and
  prepared.
• A thorough emergency plan will insure the athlete
  receives appropriate care quickly.

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Developing an Emergency Care Plan

• Personnel
• Qualifications
• Roles
• Equipment
• Implementation
• Consistency
• Contacts

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Writing the Plan

• Make an outline
• Write the plan
• Get approval from administrators, team physician,
  legal counsel, and EMS officials.
• In-service each person involved
• Give a condensed version of the plan to parents.

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Procedures to Consider

• Chain of comand
• Emergencies
• Notification of parents

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Scope of Coverage

• Budget constraints
• Number of spectators and participants
• In and out of season activities
• Indoor vs. outdoor facilities
• Personnel available

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Records

• This step is critical.
• All record keeping must be done immediately and
  accurately

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After the Emergency

• Meet with administrators and legal counsel to
  make certain all bases are covered
• Make certain all documentation is complete
• Counseling for members of the athletic family
• Any changes that need to be made in the emergency
  procedures