Athletic Emergency Action Plan Template (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

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Athletic Emergency Action Plan

__________________________________ has written emergency plan that should be followed in the

event of a medical emergency. All coaches should be familiar with this document and their role and

responsibility in an emergency. Any questions should be directed to the head athletic trainer (or school

administrator, in the absence of a licensed athletic trainer.)

An emergency is the need for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to give further medical attention

and/or transport an athlete to the hospital. It is important in these situations that coordination between the

athletic trainer, coaches, administrators and student responders be effective. This guide is intended to

delineate roles and outline the protocol to be followed should an emergency occur. Situations when 911

should be called are:

an athlete is not breathing

- an athlete has lost consciousness

- it is suspected that an athlete may have a neck or back injury

- an athlete has an open fracture (bone has punctured through the skin)

- severe heat exhaustion or suspected heat stroke

- severe bleeding that cannot be stopped

Chain of Command

Team Physician

Certified Athletic Trainer

School Resource Officer

Athletic Director

Administrator

Head Coach

Assistant Coach

Sports Medicine Student Assistant

Other Athletes

The highest person in the chain of command who is present at a scene will be the designated person in

charge, or leader. That person is responsible for deciding whether or not to call 911, instructing others

how they may be of help and will be the person who stays with the athlete until EMS arrives.

Once it has been decided that EMS should be called, the following protocol should be followed:

EMS PROTOCOL

When you call EMS, provide your name and title or position, current address, telephone number,

number of individuals injured, condition of injured, first aid treatment already administered,

specific directions, and other information as requested.

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