West Chester University Sports Medicine Emergency Plan

West Chester University Sports Medicine Emergency Plan Introduction Emergency situations may arise at anytime during athletic events. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible care to the athletes of emergency and/or life threatening conditions. The development and implementation of an emergency plan will help ensure that the best care will be provided. Athletic organizations have a duty to develop an emergency plan that may be implemented immediately when necessary and to provide appropriate standards of health care to all sports participants. As athletic injuries may occur at any time and during any activity, the sports medicine team must be prepared. This preparation involves formulation of an emergency plan, proper coverage of events, maintenance of appropriate emergency equipment and supplies, utilization of appropriate emergency medical personnel, and continuing education in the area of emergency medicine. Hopefully, through careful pre-participation physical screenings, adequate medical coverage, safe practice and training techniques and other safety avenues, some potential emergencies may be averted. However, accidents and injuries are inherent with sports participation, and proper preparation on the part of the sports medicine team will enable each emergency situation to be managed appropriately. Components of the Emergency Plan There are three basic components of this plan: 1. emergency personnel 2. emergency communication 3. emergency equipment 4. Emergency Plan Personnel During intercollegiate athletic team practice and competition, the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine department, most commonly a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and/or athletic training student (ATS). A team physician will not usually be present at every competition other than football. The type and degree of sports medicine coverage for an athletic event may vary widely, based on factors such as the sport or activity, the setting, and the type of training or competition. The first responder in some instances may be a coach or other institutional personnel. Certification in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), blood borne pathogen training and emergency plan review is required for all athletics personnel associated with practices, competitions, skills instruction, and strength and conditioning. The development of an emergency plan cannot be complete without the formation of an emergency team. The emergency team consists of a number of healthcare providers including physicians, certified athletic trainers; athletic training students; emergency medical technicians and at times, coaches. Roles of these individuals within the emergency team may vary depending on factors such as the number of members of the team, the athletic venue itself, or the preference of the certified athletic trainer. There are four basic roles within the emergency team. 1. Immediate care of the athlete 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of the Emergency Medical System 4. Direction of EMS to scene The first and most important role is immediate care of the athlete. Acute care in an emergency situation should be provided by the most qualified individual on the scene. Individuals with lower credentials should yield to those with more appropriate training. The second role, equipment retrieval, may be done by anyone on the emergency team who is familiar with the types and location of the specific equipment needed. Athletic training students are good choices for this role. The third role, EMS activation, may be necessary in situations where emergency transportation is not already present at the

sporting event. This should be done as soon as the situation is deemed an emergency or a lifethreatening event. Activating the EMS system may be done by the certified athletic trainer (or someone they deem appropriate) via radio contact with the athletic training room. Athletic training room personnel will then activate EMS by dialing 3311. If a certified athletic trainer is not available on site or via radio contact, the emergency plan is activated by the coach. (See Activating EMS by Coaches). After EMS has been activated, the fourth role in the emergency team should be performed, that of directing EMS to the scene. One member of the team should be responsible for meeting emergency medical personnel as they arrive at the site of the contest. Depending on ease of access, this person should have keys to any locked gates or doors that may slow the arrival of medical personnel. An athletic training student, manager, or coach may be appropriate for this role. Activating EMS by the Sports Medicine Dept. ATC or athletic training student (ATS) calls athletic training room via radio: Athletic Training room personnel activate WCU public safety by dialing ext. 3311 WCU public safety activates 911 ATC or ATS activates public safety at 610-436-3311 directly via cell phone if one is available. ATC or ATS activates public safety via closest emergency phone (refer to map of athletic venues) Activating EMS by Coaches Coaches should use the closest emergency phone located at the venue refer to map of athletic venues. Coach activates public safety at 610-436-3311 directly via cell phone if one is available Providing Information: Name, title (ATC, ATS, Coach) address, telephone number of caller number of athletes that need assistance condition of athlete(s) first aid treatment initiated by first responder specific directions as needed to locate the emergency scene (e.g. come to south campus loading dock) other information as requested by dispatcher It is important that the emergency team be capable of adapting to each situation or sport. Emergency plans for each sport or sport venue is/are included. Emergency Communication Communication is the key to quick delivery of emergency care in athletic trauma situations. Athletic trainers and emergency medical personnel will work together to provide the best possible care to injured athletes. The radio communications system should be checked by ATC s and/or ATS s prior to each practice or competition to ensure proper working order. The back-up communication plan will be in effect should there be failure of the primary communication system. Primary communication by the sports medicine dept. is radio contact or cellular phone if available. Secondary communication for sports medicine dept. and primary communication for coaches is the closest emergency phone or cellular phone if available.

Emergency Equipment Necessary emergency equipment will be at the site or quickly accessible. Personnel should be familiar with the function and operation of each type of emergency equipment. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout Sturzebecker Health Science Center. When athletic trainers are present there will either be one with the athletic training staff or easily accessible via the athletic training room. When there are no athletic trainers coaches must understand where the nearest AED is located (See individual sport emergency action plans to note locations). Equipment should be in good operating condition, and personnel must be trained in advance to use it properly. Emergency equipment should be checked on a regular basis and use rehearsed by emergency personnel. The emergency equipment available should be appropriate for the level of training for the emergency medical providers. Transportation West Chester University coordinates on site ambulances for competition in football. Ambulances may be coordinated on site for other special events/sports, such as major tournaments or Conference/NCAA regional or championship events. In the emergency evaluation, the ambulance personnel assist the emergency care provider (ATC) in identifying emergencies requiring critical intervention and in determining transport decisions. In an emergency situation, the athlete should be transported by ambulance, where the necessary staff and equipment is available to deliver appropriate care. Conclusion The importance of being properly prepared when athletic emergencies arise cannot be stressed enough. An athlete's survival may hinge on how well trained and prepared athletic healthcare providers are. It is prudent to invest athletic department "ownership" in the emergency plan by involving the athletic administration and sport coaches as well as sports medicine personnel. The emergency plan should be reviewed at least once a year with all athletic personnel, along with CPR and first aid refresher training. Through development and implementation of the emergency plan, West Chester University helps ensure that the athlete will have the best care provided when an emergency situation does arise.

Emergency Plan Farrell Stadium Venue (Field 5) Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainer on site for all games and scrimmages as well as a athletic training student(s); additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from the athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: Radio contact via the south campus athletic training room to a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and/or an athletic training student (ATS). Emergency Equipment: AED (Automated External Defibrillator) located with ATC/ATS or in Farrell Stadium through main gates on brick wall near bathroom door. Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacuum Splints located in athletic training room Role of First Responders when there are ATC s and/or ATS s.: 1- Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete. 2- Emergency equipment retrieval as needed. 3- Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). a) Radio contact with athletic training room b) Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311. c) Public safety activates 911. ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone between Parking lot P and Q. If EMS is present for an intercollegiate contest: a) Signal to the EMS provider for assistance. Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. entrance to Farrell Stadium and direct to scene. Key GM6 opens gate lock. 1) If the south gate is open. EMS will be directed to enter the stadium via the south gate. 2) If the south gate cannot be opened. EMS will be directed to park the ambulance in front of the press box tower and proceed through the tunnel to access the stadium. b) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move athletes, coaches, and bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: Farrell Stadium is located on the east side of S. New St. past Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building. See above for complete instructions of entrance onto the field. Roles of First Responders when there are only Coaches or other Athletic Dept. Personnel: AED located in Farrell Stadium, at main entrance walkway on wall near bathroom 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at (610) 436-3311 via cell phone if available. Venue Map: See next page for map for emergency entrance to Farrell Stadium. The nearest emergency phone is located between Parking lot P and Q

Emergency Plan for Football Farrell Stadium Venue (Field 5) *For All intercollegiate football games at Farrell Football Stadium, an ambulance will be on site.* Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainer (ATC) on site for all games and scrimmages as well as a athletic training students (ATS).; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from the athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: Radio contact via the south campus athletic training room to a certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student. Emergency Equipment: Spine board on the field at practice and/or games Vacuum splints on the field at practice and/or games Automated External Defibrillator on field at practice and/or games or in Farrell Stadium through main gates mounted on brick wall near bathroom door. Role of First Responders when there are ATC s and/or ATS s.:. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval if needed. 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). If EMS is not present: d) Radio contact with athletic training room e) Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311. f) Public safety activates 911. If EMS is present for an intercollegiate contest: b) Signal to the EMS provider for assistance. Direction of EMS to scene when there is no intercollegiate contest: c) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. entrance to Farrell Stadium and direct to scene. 3) If the south gate is open. EMS will be directed to enter the football field via the south gate. 4) If the south gate is not open. EMS will be directed to park the ambulance in front of the press box tower and proceed through the tunnel to access the football field. d) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move athletes, coaches, and bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: Farrell Football Stadium is located on the east side of S. New St. past Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building. See above for complete instructions of entrance onto the field. Roles of First Responders when there are only Coaches or other Athletic Dept. Personnel present: 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at (610) 436-3311 via cell phone if available. Venue Map: See map for emergency entrance to Farrell Football Stadium. The nearest emergency phone is outside the stadium on the south end.

Emergency Plan Tennis Venue (12, 13) Emergency Personnel: Athletic trainer on site for competition; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from athletic training facility at south campus during practice and competition. Emergency Communication: - During competition, radio contact to athletic training room via Athletic Trainer or Coach - Closest emergency phone (Tennis Courts, south end). Emergency Equipment: Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacum Splints located in athletic training room Automated External Defibrillator located in athletic training room Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Tennis Courts, south end). ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. Direction of EMS to scene 1. Designate individual to flag down EMS on S. New St. at the entrance to the Tennis courts and direct to scene. 2. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: Tennis courts are located just off of S. New Street, north of Sturtzebecker Health Sciences Center and the Softball Stadium. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Tennis courts, south end). Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Venue Map Insert campus map highlighting nearest emergency phone at Tennis Courts.

Emergency Plan South Campus (Sturzebecker) Athletic Training Room (Rooms 145-147) Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainer (ATC) and athletic training student (ATS) on site during regular treatment and pre-practice hours. Emergency Communication: Fixed telephone line in office (610-436-2932) and on wall by exit to men s locker room (x2933) Emergency Equipment: Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacuum Splints located in athletic training room Automated External Defibrillator located in athletic training room office Role of First Responders when there are ATC s and/or ATS s.:. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval if needed. 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). a) Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311. b) Public safety activates 911. Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. and direct to loading dock. b) Designate individual to flag down EMS at loading dock and direct to AT room. e) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: The athletic training room is located in the center of the Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building 100 level (loading dock level). Turn into Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building and continue around the front of the building until you come to the back corner by the loading dock (parking lot N). Enter through garage door at loading dock and turn right. Enter through the double doors about halfway down the hallway where there is a wall mounted phone. Venue Map: See map for location of building, loading dock and athletic training room.

West Chester University Emergency Plan Sturzebecker Gymnasium Venue Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainer (ATC) and athletic training student (ATS) on site for in-season regularly scheduled practices; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from the athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: Radio contact via the south campus athletic training room to a certified athletic trainer and a fixed telephone line in main lobby of Sturzebecker (or cellular phone if one is available) Emergency Equipment: Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacuum Splints located in athletic training room Automated External Defibrillator located in wall mounted box in main lobby of Sturzebecker; (also located in south campus athletic training room) Role of First Responders when there are ATC s and/or ATS s.:. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval if needed. 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). If sports medicine staff are present in south campus athletic training room: a) Radio contact with athletic training room b) Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311. c) Public safety activates 911. If no sports medicine staff are present in south campus athletic training room: a) Certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student or coach calls ext. 3311 b) Public safety activates 911. Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. and direct to scene. b) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: The gymnasium is located in the center of the Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building 200 level (main entrance level). Turn into Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building at first driveway and continue around to the front of the building until you come to the main entrance. Enter through the front doors or side entrance just to the left of the glass doors when you are facing the building.. Roles of First Responders when there are only Coaches or other Athletic Dept. Personnel present: 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at (610) 436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (front lobby). Venue Map: See map to locate entrance to building and location of gymnasiums.

Emergency Plan Baseball Stadium Venue (Field 11) Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and athletic training students on site for most practices and all competition; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: - Radio contact to athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic Training Student (ATS). - Cellular phone if one is available - Closest emergency phone (Tennis Courts) Emergency Equipment: Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacuum Splints located in athletic training room Automated External Defibrillator located with athletic training staff at all times Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Tennis Courts). Direction of EMS to scene 1. Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. and direct to scene 2. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: baseball stadium is located off S. New street by the tennis courts. Turn into the entrance by the tennis courts and continue down hill to the baseball stadium. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Tennis Courts) Venue Map Insert campus map highlighting nearest emergency phone at Tennis Courts.

Emergency Plan Field Hockey Artificial Surface (Field 8) Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student(s) on site for practice and competition; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: - Radio contact to athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic training student (ATS). - Cellular phone if one is available - Closest emergency phones (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or Tennis Courts) - Closest on campus phone (outside of Human Performance Lab in Health Sciences Building) Emergency Equipment: AED s maintained in south campus athletic training room (ATR), outside of the weight room and in the foyer of Sturzebecker HSC. Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval (AED on-site) 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or by parking lot O entrance near New St. ATC/ATS calls public safety at ext. 3311 from campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Sports Medicine/Human Performance Lab or by swimming pool Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. entrance to Sturzebecker parking lot and direct to scene. b) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move athletes, coaches, and bystanders away from area. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) AED s located in south campus athletic training room (ATR), outside of the weight room and in the foyer of Sturzebecker HSC. Coach or designee calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach or designee calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or by parking lot O entrance near New St.

Coach or designee calls public safety at ext. 3311 from campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Sports Medicine/Human Performance Lab or by swimming pool Venue Map: Insert campus map highlighting nearest emergency phone at Lot O and campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Human Performance Lab. Venue Directions: Vehicle access to the field hockey field is denoted by the and located in the rear southernmost part of the Sturzebecker Health Sciences parking lot by the swimming pool entrance. Turn into the second entrance for the Health Sciences Building and continue straight back until you come to the access road leading down to the field hockey field and practice football fields.

Emergency Plan Soccer Venue (Field 1,2,3) Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student(s) on site for practice and competition; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: - Radio contact to athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic Training Student (ATS). - Cellular phone if one is available - Closest emergency phone is at the edge of Parking Lot Q, across from the entrance to Fields 1 3 adjacent to the McCoy Garrison Grounds building at the corner of South Campus Drive and the entrance to Parking Lot T. - Emergency Equipment: supplies maintained in south campus athletic training room. AED located with athletic training staff at all times or in Farrell Stadium through main gates (if locked, key GM6 required to gain access to stadium) Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety closest emergency phone located at Parking Lot Q, across from the entrance to Fields 1 3 adjacent to the McCoy Garrison Grounds building at the corner of South Campus Drive and the entrance to Parking Lot T. Direction of EMS to scene 1. Designate individual to flag down EMS on S. New St. at the entrance to Fields 1 3 and direct to scene. 2. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: Soccer Fields are located off S. New Street across from Parking lot Q (just south of the Farrell Stadium and S. Campus Dr). Turn into the entrance by the white barn and continue through gate and to Soccer field (1-3). DO NOT TURN LEFT ONTO SOUTH CAMPUS DRIVE. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel AED located in the front lobby of Sturzebecker HSC or in Farrell Stadium if open or you have key). 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety closest emergency phone located at Parking Lot Q, across from the entrance to Fields 1 3 adjacent to the McCoy Garrison Grounds building at the corner of South Campus Drive and the entrance to Parking Lot T. Venue Map See next page

Emergency Plan Rugby (Field 10) Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student(s) on site for practice and competition; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: - Radio contact to athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic Training Student ( ATS). - Cellular phone if one is available - Closest emergency phones (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or Tennis Courts) - Closest on campus phone (outside of Human Performance Lab in Health Sciences Building) Emergency Equipment: supplies maintained in south campus athletic training room. AED located in the athletic training room. Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or Tennis Courts). ATC/ATS calls public safety at ext. 3311 from campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Human Performance Lab Direction of EMS to scene 1. Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. by tennis courts and direct to scene 2. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: vehicle access to Field 10 is located off S. New street by the tennis courts. Turn into the entrance by the tennis courts and continue down hill; Field 10 is on the right. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel. AED located in front lobby of Sturzebecker HSC and in Graham Natatorium. 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach or designee calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach or designee calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Back entrance to Health Sciences Building around corner from loading dock; or Tennis Courts) Coach or designee calls public safety at ext. 3311 from campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Human Performance Lab Venue Map: Insert campus map highlighting directions to Rugby field and nearest emergency phone at Tennis Courts, Lot O and campus phone in Health Sciences Building outside of Human Performance Lab.

Emergency Plan Softball Stadium Venue (Field 14) Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and athletic training students(s) on site for practice and competition; additional sports medicine staff accessible from athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: - Radio contact to athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic Training Student (ATS). - Cellular phone if one is available - Closest emergency phone (Top of Softball parking area) Emergency Equipment: Spine Board located in athletic training room Vacum Splints located in athletic training room Automated External Defibrillator located in athletic training room and in main lobby of Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building. Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s. 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Radio contact with athletic training room Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311 ATC/ATS calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if one is available. ATC/ATS calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Located at the top of the Softball Parking Area). Direction of EMS to scene 1. Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. and direct to scene 2. Scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: softball stadium is located off S. New street just beyond the entrance to the tennis courts. Turn into the softball parking lot entrance and continue down hill to the softball stadium. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available. Coach calls public safety by using the closest emergency phone (Located at the top of the Softball Parking Area). Venue Map Insert campus map highlighting nearest emergency phone at the top of the Softball parking area Courts.

Emergency Plan Football Practice Field Venue (Fields 6, 7) Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainer (ATC) and athletic training student (ATS) on site for all practices; additional sports medicine staff may be accessible from the athletic training facility at south campus. Emergency Communication: Radio contact via the south campus athletic training room to a certified athletic trainer and/or athletic training student. Emergency Equipment: Spine board on the field at practice Vacuum splints on the field at practice Automated External Defibrillator on field at practice Role of First Responders when there are ATC s and/or ATS s.: 1- Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete. 2- Emergency equipment retrieval if needed. 3- Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). a) Radio contact with athletic training room b) Athletic training room personnel calls public safety at ext. 3311. c) Public safety activates 911. Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. entrance to Sturzebecker parking lot and direct to scene. b) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move athletes, coaches, and bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: The football practice field is located behind the Farrell Football Stadium. Turn into the second entrance for the Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building and continue straight back until you come to the access road leading down onto the practice football field. Roles of First Responders when there are only Coaches or other Athletic Dept. Personnel present: 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach calls public safety at (610) 436-3311 via cell phone if available. Venue Map: See map for emergency entrance to practice football field. The nearest emergency phone is located at the south end of parking lot R.

West Chester University Emergency Plan Sturzebecker Gymnasium Venue- MNING WKOUTS OUT OF SEASON SPTS Emergency Personnel: Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) nor athletic training students are not on-site for out of season morning workouts. Coaches are the emergency personnel in charge during these times. Emergency Communication: Public safety contact via a fixed telephone line (x3311) in main lobby of Sturzebecker (or cellular phone if one is available: must dial 610-436-3311) Emergency Equipment: Automated External Defibrillator located in wall mounted box in main lobby of Sturzebecker; (also located on wall outside of fitness center) Role of Emergency Personnel:. 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS). c) Coach calls ext. 3311 via wall phone in lobby of Sturzebecker or 610-436-3311 via cellular phone. d) Public safety activates 911. Direction of EMS to scene: a) Designate individual to flag down EMS at S. New St. and direct to scene. b) Scene Control: Limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area. Venue Directions: The gymnasium is located in the center of the Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building 200 level (main entrance level). Turn into Sturzebecker Health Sciences Building at first driveway and continue around to the front of the building until you come to the main entrance. Enter through the front doors or side entrance just to the left of the glass doors when you are facing the building..

Emergency Plan Hollinger Field House Venue: basketball, volleyball Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer and/or student athletic trainer(s) on site for practice and competition; additional sports medicine staff accessible from Hollinger athletic training facility (610-436-2974). Coach(es) on site for all team organized training sessions. Emergency Communication: -If available -Cell phone contact and/or Campus phone contact from the basketball court to Hollinger athletic training room via Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Athletic Training Student (ATS). -Cellular phone (if available) -Closest emergency phone is on the wall by the Reese Trophy Room on the lower level of Hollinger Emergency Equipment: supplies (Trauma kit, splint kit, spine board) maintained in Hollinger athletic training facility & AED is on wall on gym floor level Roles of First Responders when they are ATC s and/or ATS s: 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) First Responder calls 610-436-3311 via cell phone (to reach campus safety) Campus police activates 911 or First Responder uses closest emergency/campus phone to call 3311 4. Provide EMS information 1. Name, address, & telephone number of caller 2. Number of victims and condition 3. First aid treatment initiated 5. Direction of EMS to scene a. designate individual to "flag down" EMS outside of Hollinger and direct to scene b. scene control: limit scene to first aid providers and move bystanders away from area 6. Provide appropriate emergency care until the arrival of EMS. Once EMS arrives, provide patient information and assist with emergency care as needed. Venue Directions: Hollinger Field House is located between Church and New Streets, across the street from Lawrence Center. Coliseum has multiple entrances. The following provides the quickest access to the court level as well as the athletic training facility: Court level entrance: If heading North on New St., take a right onto North Campus Drive (between Rosedale & Sharpless Streets-across from Nields Street.) Take Right to enter Lawrence center parking lot. Proceed past Lawrence Center and turn Left towards Hollinger. Enter through doors on gym floor level. Roles of First Responders when they are Coaches or other Athletics Dept. Personnel AED located on gym floor level of Hollinger Field House. 2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety at 610-436-3311 via cell phone if available.

Coach (or coaches designee) calls public safety via closest emergency phone located on the ground level of Hollinger on the Reese Room Trophy Wall on the second level entrance/lobby of Hollinger. Emergency Telephone Numbers: Public Safety (610) 436-3311 Chester County Hospital- (610)531-5000 Emergency Department (610) 431-5550 Student Health Center (610) 436-2509

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