LosGatosHighSchoolSportsMedicineEmergencyActionPlan(EAP)08/2017
Introduction:
Emergencyactionplansarenecessarytoensurethatappropriatestrategiesandvenuespecificproceduresarefollowedduringatimeofcrisis.Whenimmediateactionistakenandproceduresarefollowed,thebestpossiblecarecanbegiventotheperson(s)inneedofmedicalassistance.
Itisthedutyoftheathleticdepartmentaswellasthesportsmedicineteamtocreateandimplementanemergencyactionplanforallathleticeventsoncampus.Athleticdepartmentadministratorsandstaff,coaches,andthesportsmedicineteammuststayeducatedandpreparedforcrisesinordertoavoidquestionsfromthepublicandotheroutsidersonthequalificationsofthoseinvolvedandtheprotocolsfollowed.Stayingpreparedbeginswiththeformulationoftheemergencyplan,organizingpropercoverageofevents,replacingexpiredemergencyequipmentandsupplies,properlyutilizingallpersonnelinvolved,andcontinuingeducationthroughoutthedepartment.Throughcarefulpre-participationexams,sufficientmedicalcoverage,andsafepracticeandtrainingtechniques,potentialemergenciesmaybeaverted.Evenwiththeproperstepsforpreventionandsafetytaken,accidentsandinjuriesareaninherentpartofsportandshouldnotbetakenlightly.
Theemergencyplanintendstolayoutthepersonnelandtheirroles,emergencycommunicationsystems,emergencymedicalequipment,andvenuespecificplans.Themajorcomponentsarelistedbelow
ComponentsoftheEAP:1. EmergencyPersonnel2. Rolesoffirstresponder3. EmergencyCommunication4. EmergencyEquipment5. Venuedirectionswithmap6. EAPchecklistfornon-medicalemergency
ResponsibilitiesofEmergencyTeam1. Gaugethesceneandmakesureitissafe2. Beginimmediatecareoftheathlete3. ActivatetheEmergencyMedicalSystem4. Emergencyequipmentretrieval5. DirectionofEMStothescene
ActivatingEMSMakingtheCall:
• NotifyLGHSCertifiedAthleticTrainer,GregMcDougal(Office)(408)354-2730ext.418or(cellphone)(650)521-7216.
• 911orifusingcampusphone8-911• Notifycampusofficialsbydialing(408)354-2730formainoffice
Whattosay:
• Nameandtelephonenumberofcalleraswellascampusaddress• Natureofemergency(medicalornon-medical)• Numberofathletesinvolved• Conditionofathlete(s)(stableornot)• Initialtreatmentbyfirstresponder• Specificdirectionstosceneofemergency• Anyotherinformationneededbydispatcher• Stayonthelineandfollowallinstructions
EmergencyPlan:HelmField–Football/Track/SoccerEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment: suppliesmaintained inAthletic TrainingRoom;AED’s located in FieldHouse(primary)aswellasintheAthleticTrainingRoom(secondary)
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a.call911fromcellularphoneor8-911fromcampusland-line(providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested.
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:HelmFieldislocatedonNewYorkAve(CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1. Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2. TurnLEFTonNewYorkAve.3. HelmFieldwillbeontheRIGHT.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchoolWeightRoomEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment: suppliesmaintained inAthletic TrainingRoom;AED’s located in FieldHouse(primary)aswellasintheAthleticTrainingRoom(secondary).
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. call 911fromcellularphoneor8-911fromcampus land-line (providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested.
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:LosGatosHighSchoolWeightRoomislocatedonNewYorkAve(CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetontoPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTonNewYorkAve.3) WeightroomwillbeontheRIGHTpastthefootballfieldentrance.
EmergencyPlan:HelmGymnasiumEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedinthemainhallwayofthegym.SecondaryAEDintheFieldHousebythefootballfield.AthleticTraineralsohasAEDonhand.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. Call911 fromcellularphoneor8-911 fromcampus land-line (providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:HelmGymnasiumislocatedonNewYorkAve(CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTonNewYorkAve.3) HelmGymnasiumisontheLEFTpassedChicagoAve.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchool-PoolEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedinthePoolOffice.SecondaryAED located intheMainhallwayofHelmGymnasium.TertiaryAEDlocatedwithAthleticTrainer.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. Call911or8-911fromcampus land-line(providename,address,telephonenumber; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:LosGatosHighSchoolPoolislocatedonChicagoAve(CrossstreetisNewYorkAve.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdonPleasantSt.
2) TurnaLEFTonNewYorkAve.3) TurnLeftonChicagoAve.andthepoolwillbelocatedontheRIGHT.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchool-SmallGymnasium/DanceStudio
Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition andadditionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedinthePoolOffice.SecondaryAEDlocatedinthemainhallwayofHelmGymnasium.TertiaryAEDlocatedwithAthleticTrainer.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. Call911or8-911fromcampus land-line(providename,address,telephonenumber; number of individuals injured; condition of injured; first aid treatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene
b.scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea
VenueDirections: LosGatosHigh School SmallGymnasiumandDance Studio is located onChicagoAve(CrossstreetisNewYorkAve.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdonPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTonNewYorkAve.3) Turn LEFTonChicagoAve. and the sideentrance to the small gymnasiumand
DanceStudiowillbelocatedontheRIGHT.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchool-BaseballFieldEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedinthebaseballfieldoffice.SecondaryAEDLocatedintheFiledHousenearthefootballfield.TertiaryAEDlocatedwithAthleticTrainer.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. call911fromcellularphoneor8-911fromcampus land-line (providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene
b.scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea
VenueDirections:HelmFieldislocatedonNewYorkAve(CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTontoNewYorkAve.3) ThebaseballfieldwillbelocatedontheRIGHTthroughtheparkinglot.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchool–TennisCourtsEmergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition and
additionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedInbetweenSoftballandlowerfieldinicemachineroom.SecondaryAEDLocatedintheFiledHousenearthefootballfield.TertiaryAEDlocatedwithAthleticTrainer.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. call911fromcellularphoneor8-911fromcampus land-line (providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:LosGatosHigh School Tennis Courtsare locatedonNewYorkAve (CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eitherturnLEFToffE.MainStreetonPleasantSt.,orturnRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTontoNewYorkAve.3) TheTennisCourtswillbelocatedontheLEFTattheendofNewYorkAvenue.
EmergencyPlan:LosGatosHighSchool–SoftballandLowerField
Emergency Personnel: certified athletic trainer on site for practice and competition andadditionalsportsmedicinestaffifavailable.
Emergency Communication: Call Athletic Training Room (408-354-2730 ext. 418); certifiedathletictrainercarriescellphone(GregMcDougal(650)521-7216).
EmergencyEquipment:suppliesmaintainedinAthleticTrainingRoom;PrimaryAEDlocatedInbetweenSoftballandlowerfieldinicemachineroom.SecondaryAEDLocatedintheFiledHousenearthefootballfield.TertiaryAEDlocatedwithAthleticTrainer.
RolesofFirstResponders
1. Immediatecareoftheinjuredorillstudent-athlete 2.Activationofemergencymedicalsystem(EMS)
a. Call911fromcellularphoneor8-911fromcampus land-line(providename,address,telephonenumber;numberofindividualsinjured;conditionofinjured;firstaidtreatment;specificdirections;otherinformationasrequested
b.Notifycampusofficials-mainoffice(408)354–2730ext.214
3.Emergencyequipmentretrieval
4.DirectionforEMStoscene
a.Designateindividualto“flagdown”EMSanddirecttoscene.
b.Scenecontrol:limitscenetofirstaidprovidersandmovebystandersawayfromarea.
VenueDirections:LosGatosHigh School Tennis Courtsare locatedonNewYorkAve (CrossstreetPleasantSt.)
1) Dependingonapproach,eithermakeaLEFToffE.MainStreetontoPleasantSt.,ormakeaRIGHToffLosGatosBlvdontoPleasantSt.
2) TurnLEFTonNewYorkAve.3) FollowNewYorkAveuntilitdeadendsandturnLEFT,proceedtothefenceatthe
endoftheparkinglot.
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