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Chapter 19
Planning for Emergencies
Chapter Objectives
Describe the principals of developing a crisis plan.
Explain why crisis plans are necessary.Design a basic crisis plan.Understand the role of the student
assistant during a crisis plan.
Crisis Planning
NATA position statement Have a written crisis plan Practice regularly Identify
roles/responsibilities Type and location of
emergency equipment Identify communication
equipment
Who’s in Charge??
Central Sports Medicine Team1. Team Doctor2. Certified Athletic
Trainer3. Coach4. Person with the
most training in CPR/first aid
Communication
Cell phoneBack-up planEmergency numbers
Calling an Ambulance
Who calls? Someone not
directly in chargeCoachStudent
assistantAthletic directorSchool police
What do you say when you call?
Give your name and title The address of the person injured Nature of the injury and what’s needed Current level of care being provided Number from which you are calling Nearest cross streets Number of people injured
Crowd Control
• Someone not directly in charge Game officials Assistant coaches Team captains School administration Student athletic trainers
Supplies and Equipment
Stock regularlyGood working
orderDesignate who
will be in charge
Mobilization and Transport
Moving from the field Size consideration Carry or assist types
Travel by ambulance Parent, coach, or
school administrator accompanies
Directing EMS
Safest and easiest access
Personnel to direct EMS School police Adminstration/staff Coaches
Notifying parents
Athlete Athletic trainer Coach
Triage
Multiple injuries Order of
treatment Communicatio
n devices Plan ahead
Mass Casualty
Good crisis plan includes mass casualty plans Roles and responsibilities for all staff members
Injury reports
Who fills out? Athletic trainer Nurse Staff member
who witnesses accident
Planning for obstacles
Cars obstructing drivewaysPoisonous gasLocked doorsNo lightsNo phone serviceMissing keysAlways have a backup plan
Facility considerations Indoors vs Outdoors Game vs Practice
A Written Plan
Where is it located? Who has access? What if someone
forgets what to do?
Press and Counseling
Designate who speaks to the press (prevents rumors)
Designate counselors if needed
Practice the Plan Meet with EMS Identify roles Mock emergencies Evaluate