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Sports Medicine ch 3 unfinished

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Central Training Room
Optimal Size: Based upon the size of school.
Most important aspect: Use of space
Plumbing
Floor Drains
Hot and Cold Water
Ice Machine
Whirlpool
Hydrocollator
Hydrocollator
a device that heats water to 160 degrees
Electricity
Ground Fault Interrupters- A Small circuit breaker that will stop the flow of electricity in the event of a short contact with water.
Required in all areas that are near the water
Telephone Access
Important for safety and emergencies
Protocol for contacting parents:
-Legal and Professional Standards
Taping and Treatment Area
Most used area of the training room
- At least 6 taping stations
- Adequate staffing must be provided
Taping Table
- Approx. 42 inches long and 24 inches wide
- Storage underneath
Exercise and Rehab Areas
Exercise Bike
Elliptical Trainer
Special Weights and Equipment for rehab
Provides injured and recovering athletes space to rehab and return when the body is ready
Staffing
Program Director: Responsible for the overall operation of the sports medicine program
Responsibilities:
- Staffing
- Central Training Room
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Budgets
- Record Keeping
- Will distribute workload to a qualified specialist
Injury Management Policy
- All injuries must be reported ASAP to the athletic trainer in charge
- All injuries MUST be documented with a follow-up action plan
- Any further action required must be set up by the athletic training who documented the injury
- ALL athletic training staff shall preserve the confidentiality of the privileged information and shall not release such information to any third party
HIPAA
was enacted to protect patient's privacy and provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers.
Provides National Standards
- For protection of certain health information
- Privacy of patient
Housekeeping
Daily cleaning procedures
Dress code and personal hygiene
Proper documentation of injuries and treatments is essential
Inventory and budgeting
Medical kits
Tips to Budgeting (N.C.)
Create two lists
- Consumable Supplies
- Reusable Supplies
Track all supplies in and out
Develop a working relationship with vendors
Review past purchases
- Can reveal patterns for purchases
Ask for samples on new products
Know the shelf life of Supplies
Medical Kits (N.C.)
Portable storage for medical supplies such as bandages, gauze, antiseptics, ice packs, gloves etc.
Types of Splints (N.C.)
Vacuum Splints
Padded Wooden or Cardboard Splints
Air Splints
Sam Splints
Crutches (N.C.)
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