Emergency Action Plan

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proper emergency management in the event of a severe injury or illness to an athlete, coach, official, or spectator at a University of Jamestown athletic event/venue. The preparation for an emergency involves formulation of an emergency action plan, proper coverage of events, maintenance of appropriate medical emergency equipment and

supplies, utilization of appropriate medical emergency personnel, and continuing education in the area of emergency medicine and planning. This plan is intended to provide guidelines for management of

emergencies and should be adapted to each situation. The EAP should be reviewed and rehearsed by the University of Jamestown Sports Medicine Staff, Coaching Staff, University of Jamestown Athletic Department, Administrators and Event Managers, and University of Jamestown Campus Safety and Security staff.

Components of the Emergency Action Plan

1. Emergency Personnel 2. Roles of First Responder 3. Activation of EMS

4. On field Emergency Protocol 5. Emergency Communication 6. Emergency Equipment 7. Emergency Transportation

8. Automated External Defibrillators 9. Campus map and venues

10. Individual Sport EAP’s a. Turf practice field b. Taylor Stadium c. Larson Center

d. Harold Newman Arena e. John L. Wilson Ice Arena f. Grass Soccer Field

g. Hansen Center

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Emergency Action Plan Personnel

During an athletic practice or competition, the first responder to an emergency is typically a member of the Sports Medicine Staff, most commonly a Certified Athletic Trainer or team physician. The first responder in some situations may also be a coach or other institutional personnel.

Roles of the First Responders

The development of an EAP cannot be complete without the formation of an emergency team. The emergency team may consist of a number of healthcare providers including physicians, emergency

medical technicians, certified athletic trainers, student assistants to the athletic trainers, coaches, managers, and possibly bystanders. Roles of the individuals within the emergency team may vary depending on number of team members, the athletic venue, or the preference of the Head Athletic Trainer. There are four main roles within the Emergency Action Plan.

1. First and most important role, establishing the safety of the scene and acute care of the athlete. The most qualified person on the scene should provide acute care. Individuals with lower credentials should follow the instructions of those with more appropriate training.

2. EMS activation should be used when emergency transportation is not already present at the event. This should be done

immediately once the situation is deemed an emergency or life threating. Time is the most critical factor under emergency conditions. The person leading the scene should activate the EMS system by directing someone nearby to call EMS. This person should be familiar with the location, address of the event, and communicates well over the phone.

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4. Directing the EMS to the scene is the fourth role. One of the team members should be responsible for meeting EMS as they arrive to the site.

Activating the EMS System

**Remain Calm**

Emergency Number: 9-1-1 (campus landline 9-9-1-1) University Campus Safety: (701) 253-4440

On Phone Instruction: State “My name is…..”

State the problem/emergency State number of people injured

State “I am calling from the (event location). The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at (best way to enter the event location)

On Field Emergency Protocol

Guidelines to use during a Serious On-Field Injury:

1. Players and coaches should go to and remain in the bench area once medical assistance arrives. Adequate lines of vision between the medical staff and all available emergency personnel should be established and maintained.

2. Players, parents and non-authorized personnel should be kept a significant distance away from the seriously injured player or players.

3. Players or non-medical personnel should not touch, move or roll an injured player.

4. Players should not try to assist a teammate who is lying on the field (i.e., removing the helmet or chin strap)

5. Players should not pull an injured teammate or opponent from a pile.

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7. Players and coaches should avoid dictating medical services to the athletic trainers or team physicians.

Emergency Communication

Communication is important to quick emergency response.

Athletic trainers and emergency medical personnel must work together to provide the best emergency response. Communication prior to the event is a great way to establish boundaries and build understanding between both groups of professionals. Access to a working telephone is necessary. If emergency medical transportation is not available on site during an event, then direct communication with EMS at the time of injury is necessary.

Emergency Equipment

All necessary emergency equipment should be at the site and readily available. Personnel should be familiar with the function and operation of each type of emergency equipment on hand. It is important to know the proper way to care for and store the equipment. Equipment should be stored in a clean and controlled environment.

Medical Emergency Transportation

The athletic training staff coordinates on site ambulances for football competition. Ambulances may be coordinated on site for other events as well. With an ambulance on site, there should be a designated location with rapid access to the site and a cleared route for

entering/exiting the venue. In an emergency situation the athlete should be transported by ambulance, where necessary staff and equipment is available to give appropriate medical care. Emergency situations where there is loss of consciousness (LOC), airway, breathing, or circulation (ABC) complications or there is neurovascular compromise should be considered “load and go” and emphasis on rapid treatment and

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Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s)

AED’s are located in:

a. Turf practice field

a. Athletic Training Room Room 182 b. Taylor Stadium (Rollie Greeno Field)

a. Game day Athletic Trainers will have one on site c. Harold Newman Arena

a. Concourse level next to the elevator near the east entrance

b. Lower level west end near the home bench d. John L. Wilson Ice Arena

a. West wall by the doors coming into Wilson Arena from main lobby

e. Hansen Center

a. South foyer of the Hansen f. Lawrence Trapper Softball Field

a. Game day Athletic trainer will have one on site g. Jack Brown Stadium

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Athletic Venues

22. Turf Practice Field

21. Taylor Stadium (Rollie Greeno Field) 6. Larson Center

4. Harold Newman Arena 27. John L. Wilson Arena 19. Grass Soccer Field 3. Hansen Center

00. Lawrence Trapper Softball Field 00. Jack Brown Stadium

Location: Turf Practice Field

**Remain Calm**

Activate the EMS and get AED

State “I am calling from the Turf Practice Field on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: Harold Newman Parking lot

1104 North University Dr. Jamestown, ND 58405

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Location: Taylor Stadium (Rollie Greeno Field)

**Remain Calm**

Activate the EMS and get AED (Football Games will have ambulance on site)

State “I am calling from Taylor Stadium on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: Taylor Stadium Parking lot

1001-1099 3rd_{St NE}

Jamestown, ND 58405

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Location: Larson Center

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from Larson Center on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: Larson Center Parking lot

918 7th_{St NE}

Jamestown, ND 58401

Enter the parking lot on the North side of the Larson Center (emergency access on east side north corner garage doors)

Location: Harold Newman Arena

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from the Harold Newman Arena on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

1104 North University Dr. Jamestown, ND 58401

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Location: John L. Wilson Arena

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from the John L. Wilson Ice Arena. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: John L. Wilson Parking Lot

1009 North University Dr Jamestown, ND 58401

Enter the arena on the South side through the main entrance

Location: Grass Soccer Field

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from the Soccer Field on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

608 10th_{St NE}

Jamestown, ND 58401

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Location: Hansen Center

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from the Hansen Center on UJ campus. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: West side of the Hansen Center

512 Jimmie Lane Jamestown, ND 58405

Enter the Hansen Center through the northwest entrance by the handicap entrance

Location: Lawrence Trapper Softball Field

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from Lawrence Trapper Softball Field. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: Lawrence Trapper/McElroy park parking lot

502 15th_{St SE}

Jamestown, ND 58401

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Location: Jack Brown Stadium

**Remain Calm**

State “I am calling from Jack Brown Stadium. The phone number I am calling from is…….”

Tell emergency personnel to arrive at/someone will meet you at: Jack Brown Stadium

1102 3rd_{Ave SE}

Jamestown, ND 58401

Emergency Action Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Location: Turf Practice Field

Location: Taylor Stadium (Rollie Greeno Field)

Location: Larson Center

Location: Harold Newman Arena

Location: John L. Wilson Arena

Location: Grass Soccer Field

Location: Hansen Center

Location: Lawrence Trapper Softball Field

Location: Jack Brown Stadium