Below is a table with the summary of the changes made in the most recent update.
Last Update: September 22, 2022
State | Old Rank | New Rank | Old Score | New Score | Change Score | Areas Changed |
Connecticut | 37 | 29 | 44.80 | 48.94 | +4.14 | Emergency Preparedness
· Exercise and conditioning activities are not permitted to be used as punishment (points deducted during this audit) · AEAP should be developed and coordinated with local EMS, school public safety officials, on site medical personnel or school medical staff, and school administrators · Every school should distribute the AEAP to all athletics staff members · The AEAP should be specific to each venue · On-site emergency equipment that may be needed in an emergency situation should be listed · The AEAP should identify personnel and their responsibilities to carry out the plan of action with a designated chain of command · AEAP should be reviewed and rehearsed annually by all parties involved |
Illinois | 11 | 18 | 63.00 | 58.00 | -5.00 | Appropriate Health Care
· Appropriate healthcare profession recommended to be onsite at all collision/contact practices and competitions (points deducted during this audit) |
Louisiana | 5 | 10 | 71.00 | 66.00 | -5.00 | Appropriate Health Care
· Appropriate healthcare profession recommended to be onsite at all collision/contact practices and competitions (points deducted during this audit) |
Maine | 49 | 50 | 37.60 | 36.80 | -0.80 | Emergency Preparedness
· AEAP should be reviewed and rehearsed annually by all parties involved |
Maryland | 42 | 37 | 42.63 | 45.83 | +3.2 | Emergency Preparedness
· Every school or organization that sponsors athletics should develop an EAP specifically for managing serious and/or potentially life threatening sport-related injuries · Every school should distribute the AEAP to all athletics staff members · The AEAP should be specific to each venue · AEAP should be reviewed and rehearsed annually by all parties involved |
New Hampshire | 40 | 5 | 42.80 | 71.2 | +28.4 | Emergency Preparedness
· Every school or organization that sponsors athletics should develop an EAP specifically for managing serious and/or potentially life threatening sport-related injuries · AEAP should be developed and coordinated with local EMS, school public safety officials, on site medical personnel or school medical staff, and school administrators · Every school should distribute the AEAP to all athletics staff members · The AEAP should be specific to each venue · On-site emergency equipment that may be needed in an emergency situation should be listed · The AEAP should identify personnel and their responsibilities to carry out the plan of action with a designated chain of command (points deducted during this audit) · Appropriate contact information for EMS · Plan should specific documentation actions that need to be taken post emergency · AEAP should be reviewed and rehearsed annually by all parties involved · Healthcare professionals who will provide medical coverage during games, practice, or other events should be included Cardiac · Require PPE forms from the AAP or equivalent – Sudden Cardiac Arrest · Require PPE forms from the AAP or equivalent – Sickle Cell Trait Heat · CWI tubs for onsite cooling for all warm weather practices · If EHS is suspected, onsite cooling used before transport to hospital · On a double-practice day, the 2 practices should be separated by at least 3 continuous hours in a cool environment. · The environmental conditions guidelines are based off of epidemiological data specific to that state/region · The heat policy has at minimum 4 levels of modification, including the modification of practice time · Policy includes modification of equipment · Policy includes modification of work:rest ratios, including unrestricted access to fluids · Policy mentions the use of a shaded area for rest breaks · State requires all schools to have a heat modification policy · The recommended heat policy is based off of WBGT · All WBGT policies (5 policies total) · Require PPE forms from the AAP or equivalent – Heat Stroke Traumatic Brain Injury · Require PPE forms from the AAP or equivalent – Concussion |
New Mexico | 19 | 22 | 58.06 | 54.06 | -4.00 | Cardiac
· Individuals [all personnel involved with sponsored athletic events/activities] should be provided annual training and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED use (points deducted during this audit) |
Oregon | 17 | 30 | 58.53 | 48.53 | -10.00 | Cardiac
· AED should be stored in a safe place (points deducted during this audit) · Individuals involved with sponsored athletic events/activities should be provided annual training and certification in CPR and AED use (points deducted during this audit) · Location of AED should be well marked and publicized (points deducted during this audit) · AED should be used after enacting EMS system (points deducted during this audit) · AEDs should be inspected frequently to ensure proper working order (points deducted during this audit) Traumatic Brain Injuries · Athletes not permitted to return to activities on the same day if a concussion is suspected (points deducted during this audit) |
Virginia | 22 | 21 | 57.4 | 54.2 | -3.2 | Emergency Preparedness
· The AEAP should be specific to each venue (points deducted during this audit) · On-site emergency equipment that may be needed in an emergency situation should be listed (points deducted during this audit) · The AEAP should identify personnel and their responsibilities to carry out the plan of action with a designated chain of command (points deducted during this audit) · Healthcare professionals who will provide medical coverage during games, practice, or other events should be included (points deducted during this audit) |
Please click the respective links for a summary of previously rankings.
Archived rankings/summaries: