A Policies and Procedures Manual for the Secondary School Athletic Trainer

The Sports Medicine Staff in the Department of Athletics at Maria Carrillo High School is responsible for the coordination of health care to the student-athletes within the high school athletic program. Included in this responsibility are various administrative and clinical duties that are carried out by the Sports Medicine Staff. The administrative duties include development and implementation of an emergency medical plan, medical record maintenance, compiling injury statistics, instituting medical coverage and staffing policy as it relates to practices and events, and budget management for the athletic training facility (ATF). Clinically, the staff is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This also includes coordination of physician referrals, determination of participation status, and the counseling and education of student-athletes. Additionally the Sports Medicine Staff coordinates the health care of student-athletes relating to general medical illnesses and conditions as they may affect student-participation, which involves referrals to the Health Center, Counseling Center or other off-campus health care providers. Decisions regarding medical clearance and participation are the sole responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer, and the student-athlete's health care provider. This Policies and Procedures Manual delineates the Standards for Professional Practice for an Athletic Trainer at MCHS within the Santa Rosa City School District and will hopefully be adopted district-wide. This manual includes: 1.) Administration - Definition of Athletic Training, Definition of a Certified Athletic Trainer [AT], Maria Carrillo High School [MCHS] Mission Statement, MCHS Athletic Training Mission Statement, National Athletic Trainers' Association [NATA] Mission Statement, NATA Code of Ethics, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers [BOC] Standard of Professional Practice, Duties and Responsibility of the ATC and Personnel; 2.) General Policies - Athletic Training Facility (ATF) Hours, ATF Policies, ATF Rules and ATF Responsibilities; 3.) Professionalism - Medication Policy, Visiting Team Policy and Professional Attire; 4.) Athletic Training Students - General Conduct and Ethics/Professionalism, On/off the field conduct, Dress Code, NATA Official Statement, SRCS Letter to Parents, SRCS Permission Slip and SRCS Confidentiality Agreement; 5.) Record Keeping & Student-Athlete Clearance - Common Medical Abbreviations, Daily Treatment Logs, Injury Documents, Emergency Contacts, Pre-participation Medical Examination, Student-Athlete Insurance, Student-Athlete Clearance and Injury Clearance for Concussion & Musculoskeletal Conditions; 6.) Injuries - MCHS Athletic Injuries, Visiting Team Injuries, Non-MCHS Athletic Injuries, Non-Athletic Injuries, First aid for Spectators, First aid During Road Trips, Guidelines for Transportation of Student-Athlete, Responsibilities of the Student-Athlete and Evaluation of Injuries; 7.) General Rehabilitation Guidelines - Ankle Sprains, Hamstring Strains, Shoulder and Elbow; 8.) Home Competition Set Up - Fall, Winter and Spring; 9.) Inventory - Inventory and Budget, Equipment and First-Aid Kits; 10.) OSHA Policies - Blood Borne Pathogens, MRSA, Biohazard Control, Blood on Uniforms, Equipment, skin, etc. and Communicable Diseases; 11.) HIPAA and FERPA Policies; 12.) Standard Care Protocols For Acute Injuries; 13.) Concussion Management- Concussion Information, lmPACT Testing, Assessment Tools, Suspected Concussion Protocol, Return-to-Classroom, Return-to-Play Decisions and MCHS Concussion Policy for Baseline testing, Baseline re-testing & Post-injury testing; 14.) Emergency Procedures - Introduction, Hospitals and Local Medical Programs, Communication, Equipment, Duties, Emergency Phone Numbers Specific Emergency Action Plans (Gymnasium, Football Field, Multi-use Room, Softball, Baseball & Tennis Courts) AED Locations Policies & Procedures, Parental Notification, Map of MCHS and Lightning Weather Policies; 15.) Heat Related Illnesses - Identification (Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Syncope, External Hyponatremia & Heat Cramps) General Treatment, Position Statement and Sickle Cell Trait; 16.) Hydration; 17.) Eating Disorder Response - Types & Definitions, Signs & Symptoms, Treatment and Reporting Protocol; 18.) Health Related Protocols - Diabetes and Asthma 19.) Non-Athletic Related Protocols - Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Pregnancy Related to Athletic Participation; 20.) Websites and Numbers of Hotlines for Professional Help and Advice; and 21.) Supplies Ordering - Supplies and Vendor Contacts