POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS

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1 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS --Edited 8/14/2017--

2 Sections Page MCAT Vision & Mission Statements 2 General Information Regarding Emergency Action Plans 3-4 On-Field Injury Recognition and Evaluation Plan 5 Standard Operating Procedures Injury Assessment 6 Spectator Safety and Emergency Care 7 Lightning Procedures for Practice and Contest Events 8-9 Public Announcement Statement regarding Weather 9 Non-Emergent Transportation of Student Athletes 10 Mental Health EAP Emergency Plan for Football Emergency Plan for Volleyball 15 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Soccer 16 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Cross Country 17 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Golf 18 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Indoor Track 19 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Basketball 20 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Crew Emergency Plan for Baseball 23 Emergency Plan for Softball 24 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Tennis 25 Emergency Plan for Men s and Women s Outdoor Track 26 Emergency Plan for Main Athletic Training Room in DBRC 27 Bloodborne Pathogen Policy 28 Communicable Disease Policy & Guidelines

3 Athletic Training Department Vision The Athletic Training Department at Marietta College strives to provide excellent medical care to student-athletes and the Marietta College community. Athletic Training Department Mission The Athletic Training Department at Marietta College, under the guidance of the team physician, exists to provide health care to the student-athletes participating on Marietta College s NCAA D-III athletic teams. The Athletic Training staff will strive to prevent injuries, to provide prompt treatment of injuries and conditions when they occur and to rehabilitate athletic injuries to the fullest extent. It is also the goal of the Athletic Training staff to administer its responsibilities with both professional skills and compassionate care. The athletic training staff will perform all duties to the highest possible standard of care in accordance with the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics and with the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer s Board Code of Ethics. All staff will be certified by the Board of Certification and required to hold a current and valid license of Athletic Training in the State of Ohio. 2

4 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR INJURED ATHLETES In the event that a certified athletic trainer (or first responder) determines that an athlete needs to be transported to an area hospital, the following emergency notification plan will be activated immediately. 1) Stabilize the athlete and provide emergency treatment and support (see emergency plan for each sport). 2) Phone EMS (9.1.1) and give the following information: a) Athlete s name b) Your name and title c) Nature of the injury d) Location of the athlete e) First aid currently being provided by the athletic training staff 3) Phone CPS ( ) and report the following information: a) Your name b) Your & Athlete s location c) Any other requested information 4) MC staff (typically an assistant coach) will accompany the athlete to the hospital. The staff member asked to accompany the athlete would depend on the extent of the injury and necessary athletic training coverage at the practice or event. 5) The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director should be notified whenever an injury to an athlete occurs that requires transportation to a hospital. If they are unavailable, leave a voice mail with the name of the athlete and the reason for transfer of the athlete to the hospital. The Head Athletic Trainer should be contacted first and then the Head Athletic Trainer will be responsible for forwarding the information to the Athletic Director. Jaclyn Schwieterman, Head AT Larry Hiser, Athletic Director (o) (h/c) (o) (c) 6) If the hospital visit requires an overnight stay, the Head Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director will contact by phone or the following persons: William Rudd President of Marietta College bill.ruud@marietta.edu Office: Janet Bland Provost of Marietta College janet.bland@marietta.edu Office: Michelle Mara VP Administration & Finance of Marietta College dan.bryant@marietta.edu Office: Lisa Scott Administrative Assistant in Health & Wellness Center lisa.scott@marietta.edu Office: Richard Danford VP for Student Life Richard.danford@marietta.edu Office:

5 7) After transportation, the athletic trainer or coach of the athlete that was transferred will call the parents/guardian to inform them of the emergency and the transport. 8) After each incident of athlete transportation to a hospital the Athletic Training staff will evaluate the procedures. This evaluation process should occur within 24 hours of the incident. 9) Emergency Numbers: EMS: Campus Public Safety (CPS): Hospitals and Clinics Marietta Memorial Hospital: Selby General Hospital: Physician s Care Urgent Care Camden Clark Hospital: Student Health Center: Marietta College Athletic Training Main Athletic Training Room Ban Johnson/ Fenton Court Athletic Training Room Don Drumm ATR Pioneer Park Athletic Training Staff Sam (R.E.) Crowther (o) (c) Jaclyn Schwieterman (o) (c) Kurt Wile (o) (c) Chyrsten Regelski (o) (c) Mallory Lorence (c) Michelle Spataro (c) Medical Director Dr. Matthew Roberts, DO (c) 4

6 ATHLETIC TRAINING ON-FIELD INJURY RECOGNITION AND EVALUATION EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PURPOSE: To introduce the basic principles of injury recognition and evaluation during on-the-field injury. INJURY PREPAREDNESS: Equipment: Splints Spineboard AED & bag-valve mask Crutches Biohazard materials Medical kit on the field at all times Prior arrangements for emergency first aid Designated responsibilities in the event of a catastrophic injury Telephone or cell phone readily available Insurance forms GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: Certified Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Student, First Responder, and Coach should introduce themselves to the game officials prior to the contest to go over rules for on and off-field management and other safety considerations (lightning, etc.). Professionalism you represent Marietta College, the athletic training profession and yourselves Know the participants and potential hazards of the sport and the site Be alert and watch the field of play station yourselves around the playing area during practices and contests Proficiency in recognition and management of injuries Approach the injured participant quickly and safely communicate with officials prior to game events for proper procedures in the event of an injury to an athlete FIRST RESPONDER : Definition: The first person on the scene of an accident including: coach, athletic training student, or certified athletic trainer. All athletic training students will be trained by the American Red Cross: Professional Rescuer CPR, AED for adults, children, and infants, and in First Aid All coaches and the Athletic Director will be trained by the American Red Cross: Basic CPR/ AED for children & adults 5

7 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR GENERAL INJURY ASSESSMENT: Each injury will require special considerations, however; the following procedures will allow the flexibility needed to provide medical care to all injuries. Refer to the Marietta College Athletic Training Student Handbook for further information. A. Check vital signs 1. Airway 2. Breathing 3. Circulation (pulse) 4. Bleeding 5. Blood pressure B. Stabilize the patient and injury 1. Establish airway 2. CPR 3. Control bleeding 4. Apply ice, if appropriate C. Collect information: 1. History 2. Observation/Inspection 3. Palpation 4. Range of motion 5. Strength testing 6. Special tests D. Record information: 1. Name 2. Description of how injury occurred 3. Time and place of injury occurrence E. Decide course of action. F. Inform immediate clinical supervisor of injury. *Refer to Emergency Action Plan at each sports venue for specific details 6

8 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR SPECTATOR SAFETY AND EMERGENCY CARE In the event that a spectator requests the assistance of any MC staff, coach, athletic trainer, or CPS personnel, the emergency action plan will be activated immediately. This refers to conditions such as the following: Heat illnesses Exposure to extreme cold Chest pain and/or difficulty breathing Accidental falls/sudden Illness 1) Stabilize the spectator and provide emergency treatment/support and refer the spectator to appropriate emergency personnel (first responder, certified athletic trainer, game day administrator or EMS personnel) at the emergency station for each event [(see sport activity location below)]. Follow the SOP for general injury assessment.) 2) If the emergency personnel determine that the spectator needs medical assistance they should phone EMS: and give the following information: a) Name of individual needing assistance b) Your name and title c) Nature of the injury d) Location of the individual e) First aid currently being provided by the Marietta College staff. 3) Phone CPS: and report the following information: a) Your name b) Your location and location of the individual needing assistance c) Any additional information requested 4) A family member or friend would accompany the spectator to the hospital. Emergency stations for each facility: Don Drumm Concession Stand/Athletic Training Taping Room 1 st Floor Marietta Soccer Game Field Press box Marietta Softball Game Field Scorer s table Pioneer Park Concession stand Fenton Court Athletic Training Room off Fenton Court Recreational Facility- Front desk Crew- Boathouse Cross Country Start/Finish line Tennis Scorer s table 7

9 INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES FOR PRACTICE & CONTESTS LIGHTNING SAFETY I. Definitions A. Lightning safety procedures will be followed using guidelines given by the NCAA and NATA governing practice and event situations. B. If you see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it. When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, participation shall cease. It will be the host athletic trainer s responsibility to notify the game official and the host game administrator and/or athletic director of the potential for inclement weather prior to the contest. It is also the host athletic trainer s responsibility to notify the game official and the host game administrator and/or athletic director at the time a weather related evacuation needs to occur. The game administrator and/or the athletic director are responsible for clearing teams and fans from the area to seek a safe shelter. Spark which is part of the Weatherbug app will be used to monitor lightening. When lightening is 8 miles or under, play must cease. See below on resuming activity C. A safe shelter is defined as any fully enclosed building normally occupied or frequently used by people, with plumbing and/or electrical wiring that acts to electrically ground the structure. Avoid using showers, plumbing facilities, and electrical appliances, and stay away from open windows, and doorways during the storm. (NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, ) In absence of a safe shelter, any vehicle with a hard metal roof with windows shut provides a measure of safety. D. Dugouts and other shelters that do not have four walls and are not electrically grounded may not serve as a safe shelter for players or coaches during lightning delays. E. Golf Course - Lightening will be tracked with Weather Bug app. Once lightening is in a 10-mile radius, that a horn will be sounded and athletes should seek shelter in the club house or the nearest safe shelter as defined in C above. II. Responsibilities A. The staff ATC for a home event will determine when to remove teams and spectators from the area using the guidelines above. B. The staff ATC should obtain a reliable weather report for the area prior to every practice or event. C. There is a safe structure for athletes, coaches, and officials close to every field. The staff ATC will inform the Visiting Team Coach or ATC, and the Head Official of this structure (See EAPs for each venue). D. The staff ATC may use Spark on weatherbug to monitor the weather conditions. When lightening is above 8 miles away, play may resume as long as no further weather is approaching. E. The Game Administrator will activate the Emergency Action Plan to safely remove all athletes, coaches, and officials from the field. 8

10 F. Avoid using a landline telephone, except in emergency situations. A cellular phone is a safe alternative to landline phones. Table 1 STORM & LIGHTNING EAP SAFE LOCATIONS The following are considered safe structure in the event of a threatening storm and lightning during an athletic contest. Don Drumm Stadium McCoy Athletic Center Marietta Field (Softball & Soccer) and Beren Tennis Center Don Schaly Stadium Cross Country venues Lindamood/ Van Voorhis Boathouse Coaches, athletes, student-workers, and athletic training personnel will be directed to the Don Drumm Tunnel underneath the bleachers. The garage doors on the facility should be closed but not locked. Coaches, athletes, and student-workers are directed to the locker room, shower, or media room in the McCoy Athletic Center Coaches, athletes, student-workers, and athletic training personnel will be asked to go to the Hermann Fine Arts Building. Coaches, athletes, student-workers, and athletic training personnel will be asked to go into the concession stand or under the press box with closed door Using cars as safe shelter is not ideal in inclement weather. Around Marietta (Practice): Athletes should run to the nearest business or safe shelter and wait for the storm to pass. Contact Campus Safety at to be picked up. Broughton Nature Preserve (Course): Coaches, athletes, and athletic training personnel will be asked to go to the Broughton Commercial Park if open, and if not, shelter should be sought inside vehicles. The pavilion is not considered a lightning safe shelter. At the Boathouse: Coaches, athletes, officials and athletic training personnel will be asked to go into Boathouse On the water: Row to the nearest emergency pick-up location and seek safe shelter. Call to be picked up by Campus safety when necessary. Table 2 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THREATENING STORM AND LIGHTNING Marietta College Athletics has been made aware of a threatening storm with lightning in the area. In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the NCAA, this event is currently being suspended until the danger has passed. Please seek safe shelter inside a building or inside your vehicle at this time. Thank you. *This announcement is located in all Tournament Director & Announcer s Folders or in every press box. 9

11 Non-Emergent Transportation of Athletes I. Non-emergent A. Defined as a non-life-threatening event in which the athlete is in stable condition where no loss of consciousness has occurred and there is no imminent threat to life. II: Order of Transportation Options (pending the athlete cannot drive because of injury) A. Certified athletic trainer when practice or contest is not occurring and the individual does not have a teaching or athletic training obligation. B. Assistant coach when practice or contest is not occurring. D. Teammate/friend when none of the above options are available to transport the athlete. E. EMS may be contacted if no other options are available, but due to cost and insurance issues, every attempt will be made to only call EMS in emergency situations when an athlete is unstable. F. Athletes that are suffering from a concussion and still experiencing symptoms should not drive to the doctor themselves. They should be given a ride from one of the above persons 10

12 Mental Health EAP Background Information Mental Health is an important dimension of the health and well-being of student athletes. A Mental Health Emergency Action Plan is a plan put in place to help serve student athletes that have a mental health illness. The Dr. J. Michael Harding Center for Health and Wellness (CHW) is an integrated wellness center offering services in two areas: Medical and Counseling Services. Each student has access to counseling services and a counselor is on call 24/7 if needed. Student athletes have the same access and can make an appointment during the normal work day Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm by calling Pre-Participation Mental Health Screening During the pre-participation exam that each student athlete will go through every year, the student athlete will also complete a Wellness Questionnaire through the Athletic Trainer System Portal. This wellness screening will include questions related to: General mental health questions Disordered eating Depression Anxiety Alcohol use Cannabis use Sleep apnea Insomnia ADHD Each student athlete will complete the screening privately. All answers will remain confidential. The athletic trainer assigned to that sport will go over the wellness questionnaires. The Center for Health and Wellness will serve as a consultant upon reviewing the questionnaires. If a student is referred to the Center for Health and Wellness or counseling, student athletes will be able to sign a medical release allowing the Head Athletic Trainer to know who is being seen and also to help make the athlete accountable for the follow-up meeting with the counseling center. A Wellness Questionnaire will be done yearly and all student athlete responses will be kept confidential and in their patient file in the ATS Portal Emergency Action Plan 1. Any athlete identified from responses on the Wellness Screening by the Athletic Trainer will need to follow-up with a meeting. The Athletic Trainer of that athlete will hold them accountable for this follow-up. If the athletic trainer feels they need to 11

13 be seen by the Center for Health and Wellness, they will initiate the conversation and assist them in scheduling an apt. 2. Any athlete identifying as having a mental illness and showing signs of a mental illness will be addressed by the athletic trainer for that team. After a one on one with the athletic trainer: a. The athletic trainer can suggest a meeting with the Center for Health & Wellness b. The athletic trainer can accompany the person down to the Center for Health and Wellness c. The athletic trainer can inform the counseling center of the situation and allow them to reach out to the student athlete 3. Any athlete suspected of a mental health condition by the coach, teammate or friend will be referred to the Center for Health and Wellness 4. After being evaluated by the Center for Health & Wellness, the counselor will make the decision on treatment for the student athlete. Treatment options may include: a. Scheduled sessions with counselor and a treatment plan laid out b. Periodically checking in on student-athlete c. Referring on to another medical professional as outlined in the Center for Health and Wellness Policies and Procedures. 12

14 Emergency Action Plan for Football at Don Drumm Stadium I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Don Drumm Stadium is the facility for football, which has a practice field and a game field. Locker rooms for the athletes are located on the second floor. Coaches offices are located on the third and fourth floors. C. All fields are accessible for an emergency vehicle through the south gate. During practice, gates are open and during game days the gate is open and monitored by a CPS officer from Marietta College. During home varsity contests, EMS will be stationed at the southwest corner of the field near the field entrance. The ambulance may drive onto the turf if necessary. D. An AED will be taken to the field for all official practices and home contests. When there is not an official practice or contest, the nearest AED is located at CPS or in a CPS vehicle. II. Responsibilities/Practice A. Staff includes four (4) Athletic Training Students (as available) and one or two Certified Athletic Trainers. On a given day, one or more students may not be available. B. Coverage of practices will include athletic training students placed throughout the practice fields and one certified athletic trainer roaming the field, with a minimum of three people one at the 50 yd. line, one with the offensive group, and one with the defensive group. C. First responder (either Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Training Student) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. D. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other athletic trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. E. An athletic training student or coach will then activate Emergency Services by calling on a cell phone or the nearest telephone, and notify the Head Coach. F. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. G. An Athletic Training Student or coach will go to the south gate to meet the ambulance. H. A member of the coaching staff, the certified athletic trainer, or an athletic training student (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the practice site) will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back as soon as information is gained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. Parents may be notified as soon as the athlete is stabilized or transported, or information regarding the athlete s condition is verified. 13

15 J. In the event of a non-life threatening emergency occurring at a practice, the student-athlete may be transported to the nearest hospital (Marietta Memorial) via (in order) the certified athletic trainer, a member of the coaching staff, teammate/friend III. IV. Responsibilities/Game Day A. Staff includes four (4) Athletic Training Students, one or two Certified Athletic Trainers and one (1) Team Physician, and EMS (Marietta City Fire Department). B. During the games, the team physician will be on the home sidelines to assist both teams. C. Prior to the game, the Marietta College certified athletic trainer will discuss ambulance and team physician coverage with the visiting team s certified athletic trainer. D. In the event of an injury the certified athletic trainer will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. E. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. F. If EMS is needed, a student will notify the ambulance on site and will assist with any equipment as needed. The ambulance may drive onto the field if necessary. G. The Ambulance will be located at the southwest entrance to the field inside the south gate of the stadium. H. The Certified Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Student, or MC Staff member (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event) will go with the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is gained. I. The Athletic Director must be notified as soon as the athlete is stabilized or transported. Parents may be notified as soon as the athlete is stabilized or transported, or information regarding the athlete s condition is verified. J. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit, AED, bag-valve mask spineboard, and splint bag will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. The Certified Athletic Trainer and Game Day administrator carry a cell phone at all practices and games. 14

16 Emergency Action Plan for Volleyball in the Marietta College DBRC (Dyson Baudo Recreational Center) at Fenton Court I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Fenton Court in the DBRC (Dyson Baudo Recreational Center) is the facility in which the Marietta College Volleyball team will use as their practice and home event arena. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes (1) Certified Athletic Trainer, (1) Athletic Training Student (when available) assigned to the sport. B. Certified Athletic Trainer will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. A person will be assigned to activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone or the pay telephone in the outer lobby of the gym and notify the Coach and the Game Administrator or equipment manager. E. An individual will be assigned to go to the front doors to meet the ambulance. F. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. G. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. H. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. There is a telephone at the front desk. The Certified Athletic Trainer also carries a cell phone at all times. C. The Game Administrator will have a cell phone. D. AED, splints, crutches, and ice will be available. 15

17 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Soccer at Pioneer Park and Marietta Fields I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Pioneer Park (practice field) and Marietta Field are the locations in which the Marietta College Soccer will use for their practice and home games. C. This is also the EAP used for a throwing event on the Javelin pathway II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes two (2) Athletic Training Students (when available), one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer. B. First responder (either Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Training Student) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse, and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe enough to require transport to an emergency facility, the first responder will look to the other Athletic Trainers to activate the Emergency Plan. D. EMS (911) will be activated by the most readily available person. E. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. An Athletic Training Student will go to the gate to meet the ambulance. G. Other Athletic Training Students will assist the First Responder. H. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified in a timely fashion. J. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games, along with vacuum splints and crutches. B. The Certified Athletic Trainer will utilize a cell phone in an emergency. C. At Marietta Field there is an emergency box at the center field point behind the scoreboard of the softball. The game day administrator will utilize a cell phone in an emergency. 16

18 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Cross Country Teams I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Both MC Cross Country Teams practice and conduct home meets at the Broughton Nature and Wildlife Preservation Area and around the city of Marietta. II. Responsibilities III. A. Staff includes one (1) Head Coach and one (1) Assistant Coach. Coaches are certified in CPR and AED. B. First responder (Coach, Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Training Student) will quickly assess the area for safety and check the victim for breathing, pulse, and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe enough to require transport to an emergency facility, the first responder will look to the other MC staff member and give an activate the EAP. D. The staff will activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone. E. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. The staff will meet the ambulance at the beginning of the trail G. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. H. The Head Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director will be informed in a timely fashion I. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. A medical kit will be provided to the coach by the athletic training staff and available for all practices and games. B. There is a telephone in the main entrance to the recreational facility. C. A First aid station will be at the start and finish line during home meets. 17

19 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Golf Teams at Marietta Country Club I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The Marietta College Golf Teams practice, and have a tournament at Marietta Country Club Pike St, Marietta, OH C. All 18 holes are accessible for emergency vehicles to travel down the cart path. II. Responsibilities A. Staff includes Head Coach and first responders. The coach should be certified in CPR and emergency procedures. B. First responder (Coach) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury and ask a bystander to get the AED. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the Marietta County Club Staff to activate the Emergency Plan. D. The staff will activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cellphone. E. A student athlete will meet the ambulance on Pike St or at the Marietta CC Clubhouse. F. Student athletes will assist the First Responder when necessary. G. If possible an MC Staff member may go with the injured athlete to the hospital H. After the emergency has been taken care of, the Head Athletic Trainer should be contacted and informed of the emergency. The Head AT will contact the Athletic Director III. Equipment A. The medical kit will be at the Marietta CC Club House for all practices and tournaments. B. The Coach will carry a cell phone at all times. C. First aid station will be in the Pro Shop during home contest. D. AED is located upstairs in the dining area in the club house 18

20 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Indoor Track at MC Dyson Baudo Recreation Center I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The DBRC (Dyson Baudo Recreation Center) is the facility in which the Marietta College Men s and Women s Indoor Track will use as their practice and home event arena. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes minimum of one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer, (1) Athletic Training Student. B. Certified Athletic Trainer will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. A person will be assigned to activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone or the pay telephone in the outer lobby of the gym and notify the Coach and the Game Administrator or equipment manager. E. An individual will be assigned to go to the front doors to meet the ambulance. F. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. G. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. H. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. I. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. There is a telephone at the front desk. The Certified Athletic Trainer also carries a cell phone at all times. C. The Game Administrator will have a cell phone. D. AED, splints, crutches, and ice will be available. 19

21 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Basketball at Ban Johnson Field House on Fenton Court I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The Ban Johnson Field House is the facility in which the Marietta College Men s and Women s Basketball will use as their practice and home event arena. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes (1-2) Athletic Training Students, one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer. B. First responder (Certified Athletic Trainer) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the medical staff and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. One of the two Athletic Training Students will activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone or the telephone in the outer lobby of the gym. E. Call If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. A person designated at the time will go to the front doors to meet the ambulance. G. An Athletic Training Student will assist the First Responder. H. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. There is a telephone in the athletic training room adjacent to the performance floor. The Certified Athletic Trainer also carries a cell phone at all times. C. The Game Administrator will have a cell phone. D. AED, crutches, splints, and ice will be available along the home bench. 20

22 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Crew Teams I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The MC Crew Teams practice and have home regatta on the Muskingum River and Ohio River. Additional practice activities occur at the MC Boathouse and the DBRC (Dyson Baudo Recreational Center). II. Responsibilities A. Staff includes one (1) Head Coach and one (1) Assistant Coach. Coaches should be certified in CPR and emergency procedures. B. First responder (Coach, Certified Athletic Trainer when present at home competitions) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will telephone the Head Coach and signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. The staff will activate Emergency Services by calling the Marietta Fire and Rescue at 911 on a cell telephone for emergencies that occur at the nearest location site on the Muskingum River OR call the Williamstown Fire Department at for any emergencies that occur at the Ohio River pick-up sites. E. MC Staff member will go to a pre-determined designated point to meet the ambulance (see on-water action plans). F. When an emergency occurs at the MC Boathouse the Emergency Action Plan will be activated and the coach on-site will telephone the Marietta Fire and Rescue at 911 and then inform CPS (x3333) and the Head Coach. G. When an emergency occurs at the DBRC the Emergency Action Plan will be activated. A student should be sent to the Athletic Training Room for assistance from the AT staff. The coach on-site will telephone the Marietta Fire and Rescue at 911 and then inform CPS (x3333) and the Head Coach. H. Student crew members will assist the First Responder. I. MC Staff member must accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director as soon as information is obtained. J. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). 21

23 III. IV. Equipment A. The medical kit (maintained by the Athletic Training staff at the request of the coach) will be at the boathouse and in the launches for all practices and regattas. B. Additional safety equipment will include: emergency blankets, throw lines, and basic water safety equipment (PFD, anchors, fire extinguishers, etc.) and be present in all coaching launches. C. MC Crew coaching staff will carry personal cellular telephones during all practice and event sessions. On-Water Action Plans Muskingum River Emergency Pick-up Areas MC Boathouse facility Gilman Street, between the Putnam and Washington Street bridges. Marietta City Boat Ramp off of 3rd Street Magnuson Hotel 279 Muskingum Drive House of Wines docks Muskingum Drive Ohio River Emergency Pick-up Areas Williamstown Boat Ramp Rauch/Reno RV Park docks and boat ramp off Route 7N (upstream end of the island). 22

24 Emergency Action Plan for Baseball at Don Schaly Stadium I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Pioneer Park is the site that Marietta College Baseball uses for their practice and home games. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes a minimum of one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer and (1-2) Athletic Training Students. B. First responder (Certified Athletic Trainer or coach) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. The Certified Athletic Trainer will activate EMS by calling 911 on a cell telephone. E. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. An Athletic Training Student will go to the gate to meet the ambulance. G. Other Athletic Training Student will assist the First Responder. H. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. J. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. There is a campus phone in the garage and home dugout at Pioneer Park. The Certified Athletic Trainer also carries a cell phone at all times. C. The Game Administrator has a cell phone. D. AED, splints, crutches and ice will also be available in the home dugout. 23

25 Emergency Action Plan for Softball at Marietta Softball Field I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. Marietta Softball Field is the location of all outdoor Practices and home contests for the softball team. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes a minimum of (1-2) Athletic Training Students, one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer. B. First responder (Certified Athletic Trainer, Athletic Training Student or coach) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. D. The Certified Athletic Trainer or first responder will designate someone to activate EMS by calling 911 on a cell telephone. E. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. An Athletic Training Student will go to the entrance by Herman Fine Arts Building to meet the ambulance. EMS personnel will enter the field from the left field gate. G. Other Athletic Training Student will assist the First Responder. H. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately. J. In the event of a non-life threatening situation where immediate transportation to a hospital is required, a representative from the college (most likely an assistant coach), will transport the athlete to the hospital, and will report back to the Athletic Trainer (this would depend on the extent of the injury and needed coverage at the game event). Equipment A. The medical kit will be home dugout for all practices and games along with vacuum splints, crutches, AED (when available) and ice. B. The Certified Athletic Trainer also carries a cell phone at all times. C. The Game Administrator also carries cell phone. 24

26 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Tennis Teams at the Beren Tennis Center on Fourth St. I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The MC Tennis Teams practice and have home meets at the tennis courts on 4th Street. II. III. Responsibilities A. Staff includes Head Coach and first responders. The coach should be certified in CPR and emergency procedures. B. First responder (Coach) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. C. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other staff to activate the Emergency Plan. D. The staff will activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone. E. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. F. A student athlete will meet the ambulance. On fourth street in front of the tennis courts G. Student athletes will assist the First Responder when necessary. H. MC Staff member must go with the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director as soon as information is gained. Equipment A. The medical kit will be at the picnic tables between the courts all practices and games. B. The Coach carries a cell phone at all times. C. First aid station will be at the scorer s table during home contest. 25

27 Emergency Action Plan for Men s and Women s Outdoor Track/Don Drumm Stadium I. Definition A. Catastrophic injury is defined as a life threatening injury such as a severe head injury, spine injury, compound fracture, respiratory emergency, heat stroke, dyspnea, acute rhabdomyolosis, uncontrollable bleeding and sudden cardiac arrest. B. The Don Drumm Stadium is the facility for outdoor track. C. All fields are assessable for emergency vehicles through the south gate. South Gate must be open during practice and event days. II. Responsibilities Practice A. Staff includes one (1) Athletic Training Student, one (1) Certified Athletic Trainer. B. Coverage of practices will include Certified Athletic Trainer and student athletic trainers. C. First responder (either Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Training Student or Coach) will quickly assess the area for safety, and then check the victim for breathing, pulse and severity of the injury. D. If the area is not safe to approach the victim or if the injury is severe to the point of needing transport to an emergency facility, then the first responder will look first to the other Athletic Trainers and give a crossed forearms signal to activate the Emergency Plan. E. The Certified Athletic Trainer will determine if an emergency vehicle is needed, he/she will activate Emergency Services by calling 911 on a cell telephone and notify the Head Coach. F. If CPS was not on the scene, contact them after the emergency has been taken care of and inform them of EMS activation. G. An Athletic Training Student will go to the south gate to meet the ambulance. The ambulance will enter the stadium area from the Hart Street area H. An MC Staff member, (most likely an assistant coach), depending on the extent of the injury and the needed coverage at the practice or game event, will accompany the injured athlete to the hospital and report back to the Certified Athletic Trainer as soon as information is obtained. I. The Head Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Director must be notified immediately III. Equipment A. The medical kit will be on the sidelines for all practices and games. B. The Certified Athletic Trainer carries a cell phone at all events. C. Game Day Administrator also has a cell phone. 26