Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan

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1 Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan Purpose: The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan is to be sure that all members of the athletic department are aware and are knowledgeable of the correct procedures involved in an emergency action plan. Emergency situations can arise at any time during athletic events. And because of this Athletic Training/Sports Medicine staff and the Athletic department must be prepared to act promptly and effectively to provide lifesaving care to the injured person or persons. The following is a plan that will enable all personnel to be able to act correctly and in a timely fashion to any and all emergency situations that may arise in the field of athletics. Being prepared involves an emergency action plan, proper coverage of events, maintenance of appropriate emergency equipment and supplies, utilization of appropriate emergency medical personnel, and continuing education in the area of emergency medicine and planning. Hopefully through proper planning some potential emergencies can be prevented. Identification of Emergency team personnel: 1. Certified Athletic Trainers: ATC s are trained in all first aid and basic life support areas, along with advanced knowledge in orthopedic emergencies. They will always be on site or in direct radio contact of the on-site supervisor. When on site the ATC will have direct cellular phone access for the immediate activation of EMS. If there is any question as to the severity of the specific injury immediately locate the closest ATC and allow them to make the proper referral. If they are not available call EMS (911) immediately 2. EMS is responsible for all advanced life support protocols. Upon their arrival on the scene, all authority and liability is transferred to them and to their departmental emergency medical protocols without question. Any and all negligent or questionable procedures should be documented, signed and dated, and brought up to the proper authorities, (their medical director). 3. Team Physician: a physician may not always be present at every organized practice or competition. If they are present and initial injury evaluation mandates they get involved they are immediately in charge of all care given to athlete. 4. Coaches/Director of Athletics: It is a departmental requirement that all coaches hold a current first aid, adult CPR, and AED certification. This will allow them to perform or help perform CPR, rescue breathing, airway obstruction, AED protocols and basic splinting techniques Athletic Training Equipment Athletic Training Kit: -First aid supplies -latex gloves/biohazard supplies -Shield/CPR mask -blood pressure cuff/stethoscope - Tape supplies -Emergency Phone numbers -Insurance information -Medical conditions list -Towels -pen/paper Emergency Equipment: -AED s (will be with ATC and also in McDonnell Center and Martin Field House) -CPR Mask -Vacuum Splints -Spineboard -Crutches -Slings -Biohazard supplies

2 EMS access and Hospital information: Nearest Hospital Emergency Department: Davis Medical Center 812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV Nearest Trauma Centers: St. Joseph's Hospital, Buckhannon LEVEL 4 1 Amelia Dr. Buckhannon, WV WVU Hospitals Jon Michael Moore Trauma Center LEVEL 1 Medical Center Dr. Morgantown, WV Ambulance 911 Hospital Directions to Davis Medical Center: From campus entrance at Sycamore Street and Randolph Avenue (Iron Horse is located), turn right to travel west on Randolph Avenue. Pass through 2 lights, approximately.3 miles; the Davis Medical Center Emergency Room entrance is on your left. Location of the athletic training facility: Main Facility- In the McDonnell Center between locker rooms in the middle of the hallway on the right side. Secondary Facility- Gates Tower: Through the gates going to the complex, single door on the left. Tertiary Facility (used as needed) Martin Field House: Through the gym, left, at the T-intersection at the end of the hall. Athletic training facility operating hours: McDonnell Center: M-F 10:00am-noon, 2:00pm-7:00pm. Saturday. As need for practice and competition Accommodate for visiting teams. Sunday- Closed Gates Tower: Practice and contests only Martin Field House: As needed for practice and visiting teams only. Types & availability of modalities: McDonnell: Heat, ice, e-stim, ultrasound, paraffin, whirlpools Gates Towel: Heat, ice, e-stim *Working to accommodate whirlpool* Martin Field House: Ice as requested *Working to accommodate heat and whirlpool* Access during non-operational hours: Will accommodate at the discretion of the Athletic Training Staff.

3 MCDONNELL CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety (land line is located inside the Athletic Training room or Cell phone) Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact List Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Randolph County EMS 911 Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304)

4 MCDONNELL CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CONTINUED: Directions to McDonnell Center 100 Campus Drive (Best Physical Address 355 Harpertown Road) Elkins, WV From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn East at Iron Horse Statue) Follow Sycamore St. around campus (turns into Harpertown Rd) Follow Harpertown Rd to entrance to Sports Complex (look for a large vertical red sign describing sports fields, turn left in front of the sign) McDonnel Center is building on the far side of the parking lot Entrance to building is on the left-hand side through the double glass doors **Security and/or active Game Site Administrator will escort the ambulance to the injured person. If neither is present, person who called will escort the ambulance Catastrophic Injury Plan A. Contact the Head Athletic Trainer: Brian Reyes B. Head Athletic Trainer will contact Athletic Director: Jamie Joss C. AD will contact the appropriate D&E administrators D. Contact/update the sport respective Head Coach, if they are unaware of injury E. Contact family of athlete F. Document every detail as soon as possible

5 Martin Field House Emergency Action Plan Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact List Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Randolph County EMS 911 Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304)

6 Martin Field House Emergency Action Plan Continued Directions to Martin Field House 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, West Virginia From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn east where Iron Horse is located) Turn left onto campus (second intersection you pass) Martin Field House is the first parking lot to the right ** Security, Game-Site Administrator is to greet ambulance in the parking lot and escort the EMS to site of injured person if neither is present, person who called must escort ambulance Catastrophic Injury Plan Contact the Head Athletic Trainer: Brian Reyes Head Athletic Trainer will contact Athletic Director: Jamie Joss AD will contact the appropriate D&E administrators Contact/update the sport respective Head Coach, if they are unaware of injury Contact family of athlete Document every detail as soon as possible

7 ALLEN FIELDS COMPLEX EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety (use cell-phone) Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact Numbers Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Randolph County EMS 911 Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304)

8 ALLEN FIELDS COMPLEX EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CONTINUED: Directions to McDonnell Center 100 Campus Drive (Best Physical Address 355 Harpertown Road) Elkins, WV From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn east where Iron Horse is located) Follow Sycamore St. around campus (turns into Harpertown Rd) Follow Harpertown Rd to entrance to sports complex (red sign describes sports field turn left in front of the sign Gate Tower is the first building to the right hand side Entrance to athletic complex is through the open gate **Security and/or active Game Site Administrator will escort the ambulance to the injured person. If neither is present, person who called will escort the ambulance Catastrophic Injury Plan A. Contact the Head Athletic Trainer: Brian Reyes B. Head Athletic Trainer will contact Athletic Director: Jamie Joss C. AD will contact the appropriate D&E administrators D. Contact/update the sport respective Head Coach, if they are unaware of injury E. Contact family of athlete F. Document every detail as soon as possible

9 GEORGE A. MYLES POOL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach / lifeguard if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety (land line is located inside the swimming office or use Cell phone) Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact List Randolph County Fire / EMS 911 Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Steve House - Maintenance (304) Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Nikki Rose Davis & Elkins College Swim Coach (540)

10 GEORGE A. MYLES POOL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CONTINUED: Hazardous Chemical & Bodily Fluids Material Safety Data Sheet This facility stores and uses Chlorine, which is a hazardous chemical. The material safety data sheet is in our Physical Plant and/or in the pump room. In the event of a minor or major chemical incident: Evacuate the pool Activate the EAP and notify responsible persons. Exit the building and do not reenter until maintenance or an athletic administrator arrives and gives the all clear. Bodily Fluids In the event of bodily fluids or waste entering the pool Evacuate the pool Notify Steve House (maintenance) about the incident Do not enter the pool until given the all clear from maintenance or athletic administrator. Directions to George A. Myles Pool 100 Campus Drive Elkins, WV From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn East at Iron Horse Statue) Follow Sycamore St. to main campus entrance on the left (you will see a Banner Across the street and Gate House (red building on your left) Follow Campus Drive uphill past several buildings on your left and bear right at the top of the hill. Drive until you see a tall pointed building (Robbins Memorial Chapel). AMBULANCE MAY DRIVE UP THE SIDEWALK AND ONTO THE PLAZA. The Swimming Pool is inside building behind the chapel to the left **Security and/or active Game Site Administrator will escort the ambulance to the injured person. If neither is present, person who called will escort the ambulance

11 KATHERINE S. THOMAS TENNIS CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety (use cell phone) Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact List Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Randolph County EMS 911 Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304)

12 . KATHERINE S. THOMAS TENNIS CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CONTINUED: Directions to Katherine S. Thomas Tennis Center 100 Campus Drive Elkins, WV From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn east where Iron Horse is located) Turn left onto Hemlock Avenue (First Intersection) Turn right onto College Street (Stop Sign) Tennis Center is right to the parking lot Security, Game-Site Administrator is to escort the ambulance to site of injured person If neither is present, person who called must escort ambulance **Security and/or active Game Site Administrator will escort the ambulance to the injured person. If neither is present, person who called will escort the ambulance Catastrophic Injury Plan A. Contact the Head Athletic Trainer: Brian Reyes B. Head Athletic Trainer will contact Athletic Director: Jamie Joss C. AD will contact the appropriate D&E administrators D. Contact/update the sport respective Head Coach, if they are unaware of injury E. Contact family of athlete F. Document every detail as soon as possible

13 ROBBINS-MADDEN FITNESS CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Emergency Procedures: First to Respond a. Certified Athletic Trainer or Coach if ATC is not present. b. Check ABC s and life threatening conditions c. If advanced emergency care is required call EMS 911 and Public Safety (land line located inside the fitness center or Cell phone) Providing Information: Name, address, telephone number of caller Nature of emergency Number of athletes Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to located the emergency scene (see following page) Other information as requested by dispatcher d. Provide initial rescue breathing and or CPR if necessary e. If CPR or Rescue breathing is not required, take vital signs and monitor until arrival of EMS. f. If EMS is not required, perform initial assessment (i.e. Note bleeding, gross deformity, MOI, subjective comments by athlete) g. When EMS arrives, first responder should communicate with EMS Mechanism of Injury, What actions have been taken, Vital Signs, Alert EMS of any concerning medical history/allergies, Amount of time athlete has been down, Initial assessment findings, any changes in symptoms or progression in symptoms h. Accompany athlete to hospital if possible Emergency Contact List Brian Reyes Assistant AD for Sports Medicine (954) Edward Erion Assistant Athletic Trainer (614) Randolph County EMS 911 Davis and Elkins College Public Safety (304)

14 ROBBINS-MADDEN FITNESS CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN CONTINUED: Directions to Robbins-Madden Fitness Center 100 Campus Drive Elkins, WV From Randolph Ave turn East onto Sycamore St. (Turn East at Iron Horse Statue) Follow Sycamore St. to main campus entrance on the left (you will see a Banner Across the street and Gate House (red building on your left) Follow Campus Drive uphill past several buildings on your left and bear right at the top of the hill. Follow campus drive until you see a tall pointed building (Robbins Memorial Chapel). AMBULANCE MAY DRIVE UP THE SIDEWALK AND ONTO THE PLAZA. The Fitness Center is the bottom left area (full glass facility), enter through front doubledoors. **Security and/or active Game Site Administrator will escort the ambulance to the injured person. If neither is present, person who called will escort the ambulance Catastrophic Injury Plan A. Contact the Head Athletic Trainer: Brian Reyes B. Head Athletic Trainer will contact Athletic Director: Jamie Joss C. AD will contact the appropriate D&E administrators D. Contact/update the sport respective Head Coach, if they are unaware of injury E. Contact family of athlete F. Document every detail as soon as possible

15 A. AMPUTATION CARE **ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN TREATING BLOOD WOUNDS** ***ALWAYS BEGIN WITH PRIMARY SURVEY, SIGNS OF LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT*** When dealing with any sort of amputation, activate the EAP Partial amputation: There is still connective tissue in-tack of the limb/body part Reassure the injured person, treat for shock as needed Apply direct pressure to wound, elevate the wound above the heart to control bleeding If bleeding becomes severe, apply a tourniquet as close to the wound, prepare for transport Attend other wounds once bleeding is controlled Complete Amputation: Full detachment from limp/body part Reassure/calm down injured person, treat for shock as needed Apply direct pressure to wound, elevate the wound above the heart to control bleeding If bleeding becomes severe, apply a tourniquet as close to the wound, prepare for transport Clean the amputated limb/body part with cold water, dry off completely Once clean of debris, wrap limp/body part in a clean, damp cloth, sealed in plastic bag Once sealed, place bag into cold water or keep it as cool as possible if cold water isn t available *****DO NOT PUT DIRECTLY ON ICE***** Attend other wounds once bleeding is controlled Hand over amputation once more advance medical help as arrived to the scene Athletic Trainers, EMS personnel, or Doctors

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN Introduction Emergency situations may arise at anytime during athletic events. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible