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Concussion Resources

Concussion Resources. IATA 2014. July 26 th , 2014. HB 632/Section 33-1625. Section 1: Educational Resources SBOE and the IHSAA must provide a link on their websites to CDC guidelines and educational materials. Section 2: Scope

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Concussion Resources

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  1. Concussion Resources IATA 2014 July 26th, 2014

  2. HB 632/Section 33-1625 • Section 1: Educational Resources • SBOE and the IHSAA must provide a link on their websites to CDC guidelines and educational materials. • Section 2: Scope • Applies to Middle School, Junior High School and High School athletics. • Section 3: Mandatory Education • Mandates education to parents and athletes prior to the start of an athletic season. Coaches, AT’s and referees must review biannually.

  3. HB 632/Section 33-1625 • Section 4: Removal from play protocols established by schools • Must Adhere to CDC guidelines • Athlete must be removed when “reasonably suspected” of sustaining an injury • Section 5: Return to play protocols • “An athlete may be returned to play once the athlete is evaluated and authorized to return by a qualified health care professional who is trained in the evaluation and management of concussions.” • Physician or Physician Assistant • Advanced Practice Nurse • A licensed health care professional trained in the evaluation and management of concussions who is supervised by a directing physician

  4. HB 632/Section 33-1625 • Section 6: Liability • “If an individual reasonably acts in accordance with the protocol developed pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, then acting upon such protocol shall not form the basis of a claim for negligence in a civil action.” • Section 7: Youth Sport Organizations • Liability Protections

  5. CDC 4 Step Plan If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, implement your 4-step action plan: 1. Remove the athlete from play. 2. Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion. 3. Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. 4. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.

  6. Idaho Concussion Management Plan http://www.stlukesonline.org/sports/documents/IdahoConcussionManagementPlan.pdf

  7. Some Benefits • Legal Protection

  8. Section 6: Liability • “If an individual reasonably acts in accordance with the protocol developed pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, then acting upon such protocol shall not form the basis of a claim for negligence in a civil action.”

  9. Some Benefits • Legal Protection • Helps combat difficult parents • Sets other parents at ease • Clarifies roles & responsibilities – Streamlines communication • It remains when you’re gone

  10. Other Resources • Assistance with management plan development • In-person education for parents, coaches, athletes, etc. • Tools for coaches – CRT cards, Clipboards, Other collateral • Website: stlukesonline.org/concussion • ImPACT Testing

  11. Questions?

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