Sport Safety Policies Archive

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)

 

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