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Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law and Resources

Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law and Resources. www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion. Michigan’s Premier Public Health Conference October 22-23, 2014 Shanty Creek, Bellaire, MI. Sports concussions. A concussion is a serious brain injury, caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head

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Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law and Resources

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  1. Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law and Resources www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion Michigan’s Premier Public Health Conference October 22-23, 2014 Shanty Creek, Bellaire, MI

  2. Sports concussions • A concussion is a serious brain injury, caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head • It can occur in any sport or recreational activity • All concussions are serious! • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the United States annually • Visit CDC’s concussion webpage for more information • http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/facts.html

  3. A little about the law… • Michigan was the 39th U.S. State to enact a law that protects young athletes from the consequences of sports concussions • Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the legislation on October 23rd, 2012 • The law will go into full effect on June 30th, 2013 • The law is meant to raise awareness about sports concussions and their consequences • “With more awareness about the signs, symptoms and consequences of concussions and prompt removal from play when a concussion is suspected, this law will help to preserve future health and academic performance of student athletes.”-MDCH Director James K. Haveman. http://www.candgnews.com/news/state-laws-spotlight-youth-concussion-awareness#a81b1129b692a4b27efdd65cdc902e9c

  4. How does the law work? • All coaches, employees, volunteers, and other adults involved with a organizing entity sponsoring an athletic activity must complete a concussion awareness training program • The organizing entity must provide educational materials on the signs/symptoms and consequences of concussions to each youth athlete and their parents/guardians • The organizing entity must obtain a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the information by the parents and athletes • The organizing entity to keep on record for the duration of the youth athlete’s participation in the sponsored activity or until they are 18 years of age • The law requires immediate removal of an athlete from physical participation in an athletic activity who is suspected of sustaining a concussion • The youth athlete must then receive written clearance from an appropriate health professional before they can return to physical activity www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  5. Michigan department of community health • The MDCH Division of Chronic Disease & Injury Control created a webpage with educational materials and information about how to comply with Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law • www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  6. Important documents and links • Here you can find important materials needed to comply with the law www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  7. Sports concussion awareness training • The CDC offers a online training program designed for youth sports • For high school sports, the CDC recommends The National Federation of State High School Associations training program • Both online training programs are free! • The MDCH also highlights other training resources available in the “Other Concussion Resources” section www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  8. Compliance Checklist • The compliance checklist is a tool organizing entities can use to ensure that they are complying with all parts of the law www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  9. Information for coaches • This section includes fact sheets, guides and checklists for coaches; • Youth sports • High school sports www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  10. Information for parents & athletes • This section includes fact sheets and a quiz on the signs and symptoms of concussions; • Student athletes • Parents and guardians • Fact sheets are available in both English and Spanish www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  11. Other Concussion resources • This section offers many great resources, including additional trainings, posters and more; • University of Michigan NeuroSport • MHSAA • CDC Heads Up • Safe Kids Kalamazoo http://www.uofmhealth.org/medical-services/concussion http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/HealthSafetyResources.aspx http://www.safekidskalamazoo.org/ http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/ sports/resources.html#7 www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  12. Zack’s Law “YouTube” video • Amazing inspirational YouTube clip from ESPN documenting Zack’s story and highlighting the impacts that a concussion can have on a young athlete’s life • In honor of the first sports concussion law • Implemented in the State of Washington • Zach Lystedt’s family encouraged a law to be passed to protect future athletes from the consequences of sports concussions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb6Bm5skuBA www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

  13. VISIT! www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion Laura Rowen, MPH Michigan Department of Community Health (517) 335-9519 RowenL@michigan.gov

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