Stony Brook University Emergency Action Plan and Catastrophic Action Plan
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Stony Brook University Emergency Action Plan and Catastrophic Action Plan Created 11/1997 Updated 5/2020 Table of Contents Section I: Emergency Action Plan Introduction Sports Medicine Department Phone Numbers Components of Emergency Action Plan Management of Catastrophic Action Plan Components of Catastrophic Action Plan—CMT Components of Catastrophic Action Plan—Coach Guidelines: Emergency Injury/Illness Event Lightning Safety AED Collaborative Agreement Guidelines for Specific Emergency Injury/Illness Event Cardiac Arrest Exertional Rhabdomyolsis Exertional Sickling Exertional/Non-exertional Collapse Asthma Diabetic Emergency Suspected Traumatic Brain Injury Suspected Spinal Injury Hot Weather Management Cold Weather Management Section II: Venues Pritchard Gymnasium Island Federal Credit Union Arena University Pool Varsity Weight Room Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center Indoor Sports Complex Athletic Training Room Joe Nathan Field (Baseball) University Field (Softball) University Track University Courts (Tennis) Multi-Purpose Grass Complex Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium Stadium Athletic Training Room Research and Development Park (Cross Country) Map of Sports Complex 2 | P a g e Emergency Action Plan and Catastrophic Action Plan Through development and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and the Catastrophic Action Plan, Stony Brook University Department of Athletics helps ensue each Student-Athlete will receive the best possible medical care when an emergency situation occurs. Name/Title Signature Shawn Heilbron Director of Athletics X_____________________________ Dr. Stuart Cherney, MD Head Team Physician X_____________________________ Dr. Brian Cruickshank, MD Medical Director X_____________________________ Elizabeth Zanolli, MA, ATC Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine Head Athletic Trainer X_____________________________ 3 | P a g e Sports Medicine Staff Elizabeth Zanolli, Asst. AD of Sports Medicine, MA, ATC Daniel Leonard, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC Office Cell Office Cell 631.632.7274 714.401.4014 631.632.7709 717.756.0636 BJ Ercolino, Associate Athletic Trainer, MA, ATC Luke Beermann, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC Office Cell Office Cell 631.632.7124 516.315.7556 631.632.4720 516.457.4852 Craig Burke, Head Football Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC, CES, PES Terarith Tay, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC Office Cell Office Cell 631.632.7312 614.560.5676 631.632.8771 978.866.5342 Brett Sammons, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC Patrick Patti, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MLS, ATC Office Cell Office Cell 631.632.9230 302.632.0818 631.632.7583 201.921.7757 Janine Glass, Assistant Athletic Trainer MS, ATC, David Kovner, Assistant Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC Office Cell Office Cell 631.632.7207 631.834.7732 631.632.7582 631.834.7732 Indoor Sports Complex Athletic Training Room 631.632.6448 4 | P a g e Components of the Emergency Action Plan There are three basic components of this plan: 1. Emergency Personnel 2. Emergency Communication 3. Emergency Equipment Emergency Personnel The development of an emergency plan cannot be complete without the formation of an emergency team. The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers, including but not limited to: Certified Athletic Trainers Physicians Athletic Training Students Emergency Medical Technicians Coaches Managers Other institutional personnel Bystanders With intercollegiate athletic practice (traditional season) and competition, the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the Sports Medicine Staff: Certified Athletic Trainer—Possible assistance of Athletic Training Student(s) Team Physician—As scheduled or available With intercollegiate athletic practice without an ATC present, individual training sessions and weight lifting, the first responder to an emergency situation may be a member of the Department of Athletics: Head Coach Assistant Coach Graduate Assistant Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach Other institutional personnel *The Department of Athletics does not recognize “Captain’s Practice” as official intercollegiate activity; therefore, the Sports Medicine Staff does not cover these practices. Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED , first aid and emergency plan review is required for all athletics personnel associated with practices, competitions, skill instructions, and strength and conditioning. Prevention of disease transmission is also practiced as endorsed by the NCAA and the NATA. The type and degree of sports medicine coverage for an athletic event may vary widely, based on factors such as: Sport or Activity Venue Type of training or competition Roles of these individuals within the emergency team may vary depending on various factors: Number of Emergency Team Members Venue Expertise of the Emergency Team Members 5 | P a g e Roles Within the Emergency Team 1. Immediate care of the athlete 2. Emergency equipment retrieval 3. Activation of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) 4. Direction of EMS Description of the four basic roles within the emergency team 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, managers and coaches. 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 life-threatening event. Time is the most critical factor under emergency conditions. Activating the EMS may be done by anyone on the emergency team; however, the person chosen for this duty should be someone who is calm under pressure and who communicates well over the telephone. This person should also be familiar with the location and address of the sporting event. Activating EMS Making the phone call: 631.632.3333 (on-campus: 333) Providing information: Name Address Telephone number of caller Number of athlete(s) Condition of athlete(s) First aid treatment initiated by first responder Specific directions as needed to locate the emergency scene Other information as requested by dispatcher The fourth role, direction of EMS to the scene, should be implemented. One member of the team should be responsible for meeting emergency medical personnel as they arrive at the site of the incident; however, multiple individuals may be deployed to assist in any navigation EMS should require in reaching the emergency scene. Depending on the 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 and/or coach may be appropriate for this role. When forming the emergency team, it is important to adapt the team to each situation or sport. It may also be advantageous to have more than one individual assigned to each role. This allows the emergency team to function even though certain members may not always be present. Emergency Communication Communication is CRITICAL to quick delivery of emergency care in athletic trauma situations. Sports Medicine Staff and EMS must work together to provide the best possible care to injured athletes. Communication prior to the event is a good way to establish boundaries and to build rapport between both groups of professionals. If emergency medical transportation is not available on-site during a particular sporting event then direct communication with EMS at the time of injury/illness is necessary. 6 | P a g e Recommended Guidelines for Appropriate Communication Access to a working telephone or other telecommunications device, whether fixed or mobile should be assured The communications system should be established and checked prior to each practice or competition to ensure proper working order A backup communication plan should be in effect should there be failure of the primary communication system The most common method of communication is a public telephone; however, a cellular phone is preferred if available At any athletic venue, whether home or away, it is important to know the location of a workable telephone Pre-arranged access to the phone should be established if it is not easily accessible If unable to contact anyone by phone/radio, send someone to the Athletic Training Room Emergency Equipment All necessary emergency equipment should be at the site and quickly accessible Personnel should be familiar with the function and operation of each type of emergency device Equipment should be in good operating condition and personnel must be trained in advance to use properly Emergency equipment should be checked on a regular basis and its use rehearsed by emergency personnel The emergency equipment available should be appropriate for the level of training for the emergency medical providers It is important to know the proper way to care for and store the equipment as well. Equipment should be stored in a clean and environmentally controlled area. It should be readily available when emergency situations arise. List of Emergency Equipment o Automated External Defibrillator (AED)—refer to following section for protocol o Medical Kit o Splint Bag o Spine Board o Biohazard Supplies