Overview

Emergencies (life and non-life threatening) situations may arise during athletic practices and competitions. Prompt and safe handling of the emergency situation is necessary for the protection of the athlete and helps provide the best possible care.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) preparation and safety of the athletes begins with the athletic trainers, training in basic first aid, CPR and AED certification for all coaches, emergency procedures before, during and after an event or practice, management of personnel (emergency and non-emergency), and equipment and materials. Hopefully through training, careful screening of the athletes, coverage of athletic events, safe practice and training techniques some situations can be avoided and when they do occur the situation will be handled safely. Not all injuries are considered emergencies; the EAP will cover procedures for reporting non-emergency injuries to the athletic trainers. This plan will serve as a guideline for the management of emergency as well as non-emergency situations at Simsbury High School.

Being prepared is of the utmost importance in successful management of any emergency. It is crucial that all members of the Athletic Department and emergency personal take ownership and responsibility for this Emergency Action Plan. This plan will be revised as venues are changed or added, additional emergency equipment is added, and additional personnel are added. Yearly review and situational practice of this plan will ensure that all members are adequately trained and prepared for an emergency. The Emergency Action Plan should serve as a skeleton of personnel, roles, and communication, but should not in any way limit a provider’s reasonable variance from this plan in order to manage an emergency appropriately.

Here is the link to the Emergency Action Plan