University of Northern Iowa Sports Medicine / Athletic Training Services Staff Athletic Trainer (Full Time & Graduate Assistant) Policy & Procedures Manual © 2018 UNI Sports Medicine / Athletic Training Services All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Statement of Approval ................................................................................................................ 3 Scope of Practice .......................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 Mission/Vision Statement ........................................................................................................... 5 Policies and Procedures- Staff Expectations ....................................................................................................................... 6 Professionalism & Dress Code ................................................................................................... 6 NATA Certification and State License Status ............................................................................. 8 Attendance & Request for Leave ................................................................................................ 8 Policy on Relationships between A.T. Staff and Undergraduate Students ................................ 8 Supervision & Mentoring of Graduate & Intern Assistant Athletic Trainers ................................ 9 Staff Sport Coverage Assignments ............................................................................................ 10 Staff Administrative Assignments ............................................................................................... 10 Staff Discipline Action Policy ...................................................................................................... 11 Grievance Procedures ................................................................................................................ 12 Staff Performance Appraisal ........................................................................................................ 13 Staff Professional Development Policy ....................................................................................... 13 Medical Records ......................................................................................................................... 14 SportsWare Online Program ...................................................................................................... 15 Standing Orders .......................................................................................................................... 15 Student-Athlete Privacy and Confidentiality / HIPAA ................................................................. 16 Media Relations .......................................................................................................................... 23 Physician Referrals / Consultations / Physical Therapy Referrals .............................................. 23 Secondary Athletic Insurance / NCAA Catastrophic Insurance Program ................................... 24 Transportation of Student Athletes ............................................................................................. 27 Over the Counter Medications (OTC) ......................................................................................... 27 Therapeutic Modalities ............................................................................................................... 28 Prescription Medications ............................................................................................................ 28 NCAA Compliance Policies ......................................................................................................... 31 Direct Supervision of Athletic Training Students ........................................................................ 31 Morning Treatments ................................................................................................................... 32 Chiropractor Policy ..................................................................................................................... 32 New Employee Orientation ......................................................................................................... 32 Daily Injury Reports .................................................................................................................... 32 Return to Play Policy .................................................................................................................. 34 Concussion Policy ...................................................................................................................... 34 Turf Burn Protocol ....................................................................................................................... 43 STAPH/MRSA Infection Policy ................................................................................................... 44 Sickle Cell Trait Policy ................................................................................................................ 48 Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Policy ……………… ........................................................................ 50 Exertional Heat Illnesses Management & Fluid Replacement/Rehydration Policy ……………… 53 IV Fluid Administration Policies and Procedures ……………………………………………………. 58 IV Fluid Replacement Treatment Form located in Appendix……………………………………….. I Cold Stress and Cold Exposure Policy ....................................................................................... 59 Powerade Product Use ............................................................................................................... 62 Emergency Action Plan- Emergency Personnel ................................................................................................................. 63 Emergency Communication ....................................................................................................... 64 1 Emergency Equipment ................................................................................................................ 66 Emergency Action Plans (Venue Specific) .................................................................................. 69 Emergency Algorithms ............................................................................................................... 86 Emergency Care and Coverage Procedures for Practices and Events ..................................... 89 Catastrophic Incident Plan .......................................................................................................... 91 Policy Statement on Thunder & Lightning .................................................................................. 97 Exposure Control Plan, Blood-Borne Pathogen Polices- Exposure Control Plan ................................................................................................................ 101 Universal Blood and Body Fluid Guidelines ............................................................................... 106 Hepatitis B Vaccinations ............................................................................................................. 117 Hydrotherapy Room Policies- Daily Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance Plan ............................................................................ 120 Weekly/Monthly Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance Plan ........................................................... 121 General Hydrotherapy Room Policies and Procedures .............................................................. 122 Student-Athlete Assistance Programs (SAAP)- Introduction to SAAP .................................................................................................................. 123 Procedures for Seeking Assistance ............................................................................................ 124 Menstrual-Cycle Dysfunction ...................................................................................................... 126 Eating Disorder Policy ................................................................................................................ 126 Sexual Harassment Policy .......................................................................................................... 128 Sexual Assault/Rape Program ................................................................................................... 128 Mental Health Referral and Treatment Program ........................................................................ 129 Substance Abuse Policies and Procedures ............................................................................... 130 Appendices- - APPENDIX A UNI DIETARY SUPPLEMENT DISCLOSURE FORM - APPENDIX B DRUG TESTING REASONABLE SUSPICION NOTIFICATION FORM - APPENDIX C NCAA BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST - APPENDIX D ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING NOTIFICATION OF POSITIVE TEST RESULT - APPENDIX E UNI NOTIFICATION OF APPEALS OF A POSITIVE TEST FORM - APPENDIX F UNI DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY CONSENT FORM - APPENDIX G CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT FORMS - APPENDIX H JOB DESCRIPTIONS - APPENDIX I ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION / AUTHORIZATION HIPAA FORM ADHD MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS FORM STUDENT-ATHLETE HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE FORM MEDICAL EXAMINATION & AUTHORIZATION