Emergency Care Plan

Emergency Care Plan

Emergency Card on each athlete– In kits (on field)– In athletic training room/file

Emergency Plan – In writing– Communicated to appropriate individuals– On-site emergency crew procedures

Emergency Care Information

Parents Consent Information Cards

– Pertinent medical information– Parental Information/contact– Insurance Information– Parental Consent– Important Medical information (diabetes, Organ

reversal etc..)

Accident Reports

Policies and Procedures should include the following– School administration report– Insurance company report

Emergency Procedures Communication

Policy and procedures should include:– Internal communication system– External communication system (on-site)

Emergency phone numbers Telephone information on-the-scene transfer information Notification of emergency care facility, parent,

administrator WHO CONTACTS THE PARENTSIN CASE OF

EMERGENCY? Need hierarchy of roles

Emergency Care Equipment

Basic Equipment/Supplies Field Kits, Sideline Equipment Etc. Equipment Storage

– Access for all individuals who may need the equipment

Maintenance of Equipment In-Service Training AED – recommended by NATA in

Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Transport

Personal/School vehicle liability Ambulance Paramedic Units Emergency Care Facilities

– Pre-created maps– Information on insurance cards

Emergency Hierarchy

Personal Training– Availability– In-service training of policy and procedures and equipment

Assignments and responsibilities– Practice/Game– Physician/AT coverage for games and practices– Other individuals involved (I.e. coach, administrator parents

etc..)