Emergency action-plan

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1. Emergency Action Plan

2. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP) A written document that defines the actions that athletic trainer and other medical personnel must follow if/ when emergency situation arises.

3. What are the components of Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ?

4. Components of (EAP) According to the (NATA) position statement on the emergency planning in the athletics, The EAP should, at Minimum, comprise those components that will give an organization a “blueprint” to follow in case of an athletic emergency.

5. Components of (EAP) The tasks, responsibilities, and qualification of all personnel. The types and locations of emergency equipment. Locations and types of medical facilities that may be needed in emergency situation Definition of the chain of command and communication between caregivers and other personnel during emergency situation.

6. Components of (EAP) Means of transportation to appropriate medical facilities. A specific EAP for every venue/ site Review of the EAP legal counsel/administrator. Rehearsal/ practice of the EAP

7. Types of EAP’s EAP’s can be classified into three distinct categories: Standard injury protocol Weather- related emergency Trauma/ medical emergency in athletics

8. Standard Injury P rotocol An overall general action plan to address injuries or illness that require further attention or medical referral. This should include procedures to determine when to contact a physician: General instructions that athletes can take home to properly care for an injury Information as to where the medical records of athletes are kept and how they are used for home and traveling events.

9. Weather- related emergency Addresses severe weather emergencies, from tornadoes to extreme heat and humidity: Covered here are policies on how to suspend and resume physical activities based upon weather condition, who is in charge of assessing weather- related conditions and who is to be notified in cases of extreme weather events.

10. Trauma/ medical emergency in athletics Most specific in terms of management. Included in this EAP are protocols t o follow in traumatic/ medical emergencies for all athletic venues, home and away, for all games, practices, or scrimmages.

11. NCAA proves guidelines in its 1998- 1999 NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook as to minimal requirements for athletic venues. Providing qualified persons who are trained in CPR/ first aid Having on- site EMS Ensuring access to medical facilities Having appropriate emergency equipment and communication devices on hand Having proper contact information readily accessible should emergency situations arise during athletic events

12. DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN To develop an EAP, the primary medical personnel must plan action based upon their sport- specific venues. Once the list is created, a detailed plan for each venue can be develop. After the EAP is develop, it is recommended that it be reviewed by the organizations legal counsel and administrator before being officially posted and implemented.

13. Venue Communication and Personnel First step is to determine the location of telephones or other communication devices such as two-way radios or walkie talkies. EAP should include instructions pertaining to who will make phone calls requesting emergency services If the venue requires that an EAP be develop for weather related emergencies, communication devices such as horns or whistle.

14. The personnel involved in emergency care at any athletic venue must be identifiable to visiting coaches, official or other administrators prior to the event.

15. The EAP should be specific as the roles of individuals to at each venue. An action card can be created and distributed that list those who will be able, the roles and responsibilities, and how to contact them.

16. This way, if an emergency situation arises, all visiting parties will help information at their disposal. Included on the card should be how to communicate properly with EMS or 911 services.

17. Emergency Equipment -EAP should know the types and location of medical equipment -fine boards, Epi -pens for allergic reactions, buoyancy devices for pool rescues, splints, AED’s, and other devices for other sports specific venues -All medical staff should be trained in the use of the equipment -summon help if necessary

18. Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs) can increase the risk of becoming infected. Exposure to such pathogens is common when caring for traumatically injured athletes, performing CPR, or in situation where towels may be soaked with blood.

19. BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS Similar risk are also involved in needle sticks associated with anaphylactic shock or when insulin injections may be required.

20. TRANSPORTATIONS During athletic events, emergency situations may arise that necessitate the transformation of an athlete to a medical facility. Usually, transportation involved the activation of EMS.

21. TRANSPORTATIONS In many instances, however, EMS may not be available or appropriate for each venue, the EAP should include protocols on how an athlete is to be transported to medical facilities.

22. SCHEMATIC MAPS Often helpful in EAP is a floor-plan or hand-drawn map of the athletic venue. A visual representation of an athlete venue can give medical personnel a better idea of where emergency equipment and services are located, enabling quicker access.

23. SCHEMATIC MAPS Included in the maps should be the location of doors, phones, emergency equipment, ramps, elevators, steps, or other physical structures

24. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PRACTICE AND EDUCATION Included in the maps should be the location of doors, phones, emergency equipment, ramps, elevators, steps, or other physical structures

25. Once the EAP is developed for all venues, it’s time to practice activation of the EAP to determine feasibility. Once the EAP has been developed and determined to be feasible, it is important to educate all parties who will involved in its implementaion .

26. Once the EAP has been found feasible, practice is recommended. Practicing the EAP with all involved parties helps to refine skills and increase confidence in emergency situation. An EAP for each venue should be rehearsed and practice. Arranging for an impromptu, unexpected scenario can be extremely beneficial for all parties.

27. In the event of an actual emergency situation, a written summary of the event is recorded. The written documentation should contain information such as: How the event occurred Who provide care and their roles and responsibilities Complications of the implementation of the EAP.