PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN The purpose of this action plan is to improve the care of our athletes in the event of an emergency. With this plan, every coach should understand what his/her role and duties are in the emergency action plan. In order for this plan to work, it is necessary for a coach or staff member to oversee every practice or competition. In addition to this we must mandate that all coaches and support personnel be trained in first aid/cpr/aed and required to keep these current. First aid/cpr/aed certification must be renewed every two years, DWORKIN STUDENT SERVICES ACTIVITY CENTER PLAN Address: 1401 S. U.S. Hwy 421, Westville, IN 46391 Directions to Facility: From the North: Turn left off of US-421 South at the stop light to enter campus and take the first right at the roundabout. Follow the drive and make the final left into the parking lot into the Dworkin Center. From the South: Take the first right into campus off of US-421 North and the Dworkin Center will be straight ahead. Procedures and Responsibilities: 1) Athletic Trainer a. Immediate Patient Care b. First Aid c. Delegate Actions 2) Director of Athletics/Assistant Athletic Director/Team Manager a. If Police are on site: i. Go to Police on site and tell them to radio in the call for the ambulance ii. Police will block off entry way for ambulance and take care of street patrol b. If Police ARE NOT on site: i. Call 911 and request an ambulance giving location, directions to facility, patients sex, age and nature of the condition ii. Call 219-785-5220 for campus police and inform them there is an ambulance in route to the facility c. Flag down EMS and make sure all gates are open and pathways are clear 3) Assistant coach/2 nd athletic trainer a. Assist in providing supplies from bench as needed. Bring all splints, medical kit, AED, and other emergency supplies to the Athletic Trainer 4) Head coach and Officials a. Crowd control. Do not allow for gathering around the injured individual. Get players back to benches. Head coach meet parents of injured athlete if at the event at the time of the injury. *** It is recommended that an assistant coach, athletic administer, or legal guardian go in the ambulance with the athlete to the emergency room if able to.
IN CASE OF A 2 nd EMERGENCY: In the event the Athletic Trainer is the only medical professional at the event with the qualifications to supervise play and needs to tend to an emergency situation, concussion, etc., the Director of Athletics and on duty police at Purdue University Westville will observe for any situations where the athletic trainer would be needed. In the event of a second emergency in such a situation, the Director of Athletics will make sure the scene is safe, secure the scene with help from officials, and designate an individual to summon the athletic trainer to the scene to begin emergency care. Emergency Phone Numbers: - EMS Dispatch.911 - University Police..219-785-5220 - Athletic Training Room...219-785-5562 Hospitals: - St Anthony s 219-879-8511 - Porter Regional Hospital.219-983-8300 - IU Health LaPorte Hospital 219-326-1234 AED Locations: - Athletic Training Room (non-game day) - Home Bench (game day) - Fitness Center (right at entrance) FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER PLAN Address: 2300 173rd St, Hammond, Indiana, 46323 Directions to Facility: The facility is located approximately 0.35 miles east of Indianapolis Boulevard off of 173 rd Street. From Indianapolis Boulevard, turn east on 173 rd Street. Turn right (South) into the Fitness and Recreation Center parking lot and proceed straight to door K2 (Gate 2), which will be the second entrance on the left. Go down the hallway and then make a left and then an immediate right though the opening to the gymnasium adjacent to the athletic training room (middle of the three doors). Procedures and Responsibilities: 1) Athletic Trainer a. Immediate Patient Care b. First Aid c. Delegate Actions 2) Director of Athletics/Assistant Athletic Director/Team Manager a. If Police are on site: i. Go to Police on site and tell them to radio in the call for the ambulance ii. Police will block off entry way for ambulance and take care of street patrol b. If Police ARE NOT on site: i. Call 911 and request an ambulance giving location, directions to facility, patients sex, age and nature of the condition ii. Call 219-989-2911 for campus police and inform them there is an ambulance in route to the facility c. Flag down EMS and make sure all gates are open and pathways are clear
3) Assistant coach/2 nd athletic trainer a. Assist in providing supplies from bench as needed. Bring all splints, medical kit, AED, and other emergency supplies to the Athletic Trainer 4) Head coach and Officials a. Crowd control. Do not allow for gathering around the injured individual. Get players back to benches. Head coach meet parents of injured athlete if at the event at the time of the injury. IN CASE OF A 2 ND EMERGENCY: In the event the athletic trainer is the only medical professional at the event with the qualifications to supervise play and needs to tend to an emergency situation, concussion, etc., the Director of Athletics and on duty police at Purdue University Northwest will observe for any situations where the athletic trainer would be needed. In the event of a second emergency in such a situation, the Director of Athletics will make sure the scene is safe, secure the scene with help from officials, and designate an individual to summon the athletic trainer to the scene to begin immediate emergency care. Emergency Phone Numbers (9 to get out from land line if off campus call): EMS Dispatch..911 University Police...2911 Student Health Services... 1235 Athletic Training Room....3175 Athletic Office.2540 Community Hospital ER... 836-4511 Referral Numbers: Dr. Brown..219-924-6544 Hessville Urgent Care.219-844-9060 Health Center......219-989-1235 Dr. Benavente.....219-836-7800 Concussion Clinic.. 219-836-4461 AED Locations: Athletic Training Room Office (Non game day) Home Bench (game day) Total Fitness Center (Locked behind staff desk) Campus Police vehicles DOWLING PARK ATHLETICS COMPLEX Address: 3031 J F Mahoney Dr., Hammond, IN 46323 DIRECTIONS TO DOWLING PARK ATHLETICS COMPLEX From the East: Heading west on I-80 W/I-94 W, take Exit 3 toward N. Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive. From the West: Heading east on I-80 E/I-94 E, take Exit 3 toward North Kennedy Ave and keep right. Merge onto N. Kennedy Ave and take the first right onto 174th Street and make an immediate right onto J.F. Mahoney Drive.
The South Lot is convenient for Pepsi Field (soccer), Fifth Third Field (softball), and Community Hospital Courts (Tennis), while the North Lot is closest Albert's Diamond Jeweler's Field (baseball) and Community Hospital Courts (tennis). To reach the South Lot, continue straight on J.F. Mahoney Drive and follow the bend to the left. This lot will be the second driveway located on the left-hand side of J.F. Mahoney Drive. The lot is located behind the Jean Shepherd Center. To reach the North Lot, make a left on 175th Street and follow it for 1/4 of a mile. The lot is located on right. Once through the gate enter the field on the gate on the left side in left field. Once the Tennis Courts are finalized, directions thru the main lot will be documented. Procedures and Responsibilities: Athletic Trainer: o Immediate Patient Care o First Aid o Delegate Actions Game manager/ Director of Athletics: o Game manager will charge, distribute and collect walkie-talkies for each game o If Police are on site: - Go to Police on site and tell them to radio in the call for the ambulance - Police will block off entry way for ambulance and take care of street patrol o If Police ARE NOT on site: 1) Call 911 and request an ambulance giving location, directions to facility, patients sex, age and nature of the condition 2) Call 219-989-2220 for campus police and inform them there is an ambulance in route to the facility 3) Flag down EMS and make sure all gates are open and pathways are clear o Game manager will make sure gates are open and emergency personnel can enter venue. Assistance coach/2 nd athletic trainer: o Assist in providing supplies from bench as needed. Bring all splints, medical kit, AED, and other emergency supplies to the Athletic Trainer Head coach and Officials: o Crowd control. Do not allow for gathering around the injured individual. Get players back to benches. Head coach meet parents of injured athlete if at the event at the time of the injury. IN CASE OF A 2 ND EMERGENCY: In the event the athletic trainer is the only medical professional at the event with the qualifications to supervise play and needs to tend to an emergency situation, concussion, etc., the Director of Athletics and on duty police at Purdue University Northwest will observe for any situations where the athletic trainer would be needed. In the event of a second emergency in such a situation, the Director of Athletics will make sure the scene is safe, secure the scene with help from officials, and designate an individual to summon the athletic trainer to the scene to begin immediate emergency care.
AED LOCATIONS: HOME BENCH AND CAMPUS POLICE VEHICLES IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER Lightening will be detected by the Istrike app on the athletic trainer s phone. o This will warn us when lightening is close and need to seek shelter The Center is to be used for shelter during severe weather. o Hours of Center are: Mon-Friday 7am-9pm Saturday 9am-4pm Sunday Closed o If the building is closed we will go to FRNC on the Purdue Northwest Campus for shelter All players will stay inside the building until the Istrike app gives us the all clear PERSONNEL THAT WILL BE AT HOME GAMES Game manager Campus Police Athletic Trainer Director of Athletics/Assistant Athletic Director EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS (9 TO GET OUT FROM LAND LINE IF OFF CAMPUS CALL): EMS Dispatch... 911 University Police... 219-989-2220 Student Health Services... 219-989-1235 Athletic Training Room... 219-989-3175 Athletic Office... 219-989-2540 Community Hospital ER... 219-836-4511 REFERRAL NUMBERS: Dr. Brown 219-924-6544 Dr. Knesek 248-379-9823 Hessville Urgent Care... 219-844-9060 Health Center... 219-989-1235 Dr. Benavente... 219-836-7800 Concussion Clinic... 219-836-4461 LIGHTNING POLICY (Updated: 11/2015) 1) Establish a chain of command that identifies whom is to make the call to remove individuals from the field. Practice Licensed Athletic Trainer/head coach/assistant coach --- Game Game Day Management Protocol/licensed athletic trainer 2) Name a designated weather watcher Practice- Licensed Athletic Trainer/head coach/assistant coach; Game- Licensed athletic trainer/gameday management protocol 3) Have a means of monitoring local weather forecasts and warnings: a. Istrike Weather App on phone 4) Designate a safe shelter for each venue.
5) Use the Istrike App to determine when to go to safety. By the time the Istrike App indicates the storm is within 10 miles all individuals/teams should begin to seek a safe structure. In the absence of the Istrike App, use the flash-to-bang method with the same distance precautions. (see below) 6) Once activities have been suspended, wait at least thirty minutes following the last sound of thunder or lightning flash prior to resuming an activity or returning outdoors. 7) Avoid being the highest point in an open field, in contact with, or proximity to the highest point, as well as being on the open water. Do not take shelter under or near trees, flagpoles, metal shelters; storage sheds; and/or open sheds, dugouts, open garages. 8) Observe the following basic first aid procedures in managing victims of a lightning strike: Survey the scene for safety. Activate local EMS. Lightning victims do not carry a charge and are safe to touch. If necessary, carefully move the victim with care to a safer location. Evaluate airway, breathing, and circulation, and begin CPR & AED if necessary. Evaluate and treat for hypothermia, shock, fractures, and/or burns if necessary. 9) All individuals have the right to leave an athletic site in order to seek a safe structure if the person feels in danger of impending lightning activity, without fear of repercussions or penalty from anyone. FLASH-TO-BANG To use the flash-to-bang method, begin counting when sighting a lightning flash. Counting is stopped when the associated bang (thunder) is heard. Divide this count by five to determine the distance to the lightning flash (in miles). For example, a flash-to bang count of thirty seconds equates to six miles. As a minimum, the NCAA and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) strongly recommend that all individuals leave the athletic site and reach a safe location by the flash-tobang method of 30 seconds (6 miles). SAFE SHELTER 1) A safe location is any university-designated building. The building should have four solid walls (not a dug out), electrical and telephone wiring, as well as plumbing, all of which aid in grounding a structure. 2) The secondary choice for a safe location from the lightning hazard is a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and the windows completely closed. It is important to not touch any part of the metal framework of the vehicle while inside during ongoing thunderstorms. 3) It is not safe to shower, bathe or talk on landline phones while inside of a safe shelter during thunderstorms (cell phones are acceptable) If you hear it, clear it; if you see it, flee it.
SAFE SHELTER FOR THREATENING WEATHER All outside sports played at Dowling Park Athletics Complex: EVACUATION PLAN Sport Threat Visiting Team Team/Officials/Staff Fans Softball Lightning/Tornado Vehicles Baseball Lightning/Tornado Jean Shepard Tennis Lightning/Tornado Vehicles Soccer Lightning/Tornado Vehicles