health care administration in athletic training britni racus ms, atc, lat, cscs, pes
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Health Care Administration in Athletic Training
Britni Racus MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES
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Policy and Procedure Development
Creation of policies and procedures for all involved in health care of athletes necessaryPolicies = clear written out statements of basic rules
Procedures = describe the processAbbreviated version of policies and procedures should be provided to athletes and parents (if financially feasible)
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Providing Coverage
Facility Personnel CoverageAppropriate coverage of facility and sportsSetup of treatments, rehabilitation, game and practice
coverage varySports Coverage
Certified athletic trainer should attend all practices and games
Different institutions have different levels of coverage based on personnel and risks involved with sports
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Hygiene and Sanitation
Athletic Training FacilityRules concerning room cleanliness and sanitation must be set
and made known to population using facilityExamples
No equipment/cleats in training roomShoes off treatment tablesNo roughhousing or profanityNo food or smokeless tobacco
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Budgetary Concerns
Size of budget??Different settings = different size budgets and space allocationsEquipment needs and supplies vary depending on the setting
(college vs. high school)Continuous planning and prioritizing is necessary to effectively
manage monetary allocations to meet programmatic goals
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Budgetary Concerns Cont.Supplies
Expendable (supplies that cannot be reused- first aid and injury prevention supplies)
Non-expendable (re-useable supplies -ace wraps, scissors…etc)Yearly inventory and records must be maintained in both areas
EquipmentItems that can be used for a number of years
Capital (remain in the training room- ice machine, tables)Non-consumable capital (crutches, coolers, training kits)
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Emergency Action Plan
Accessing emergency personnel outside setting in the event of emergency
Include transportation of athletes to emergency facilitiesMeeting with outside personnel is necessary to
determine roles and rules regarding athlete and equipment care
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Accessing Community Based Health Services
Must have knowledge of local and community health services and agencies in the event of referrals
Referrals should be made with assistance from a physicianParental involvement is necessary when dealing with
psychological and sociological events
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Record Keeping
Major responsibilityThe rule not the exception - accurate and up-to-dateMedical records, injury reports, insurance information,
injury evaluations, progress notes, equipment inventories, annual reports
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Administering Pre-participation ExaminationsInitial pre-participation exam prior to start of practice is criticalPurpose it to identify athlete that may be at riskShould include
Medical history, physical exam, orthopedic screening, wellness screening
Establishes a baselineSatisfies insurance and liability issue
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Types of PPE
Examination by Personal PhysicianYields an in-depth history and ideal physician-patient relationshipMay not result in detection of factors that predispose the athlete to injury
Station ExaminationProvides athlete with detailed exam in little timeTeam of nine is ideal (2 physicians, 2 non-physicians and 5
managers/student athletic trainers)
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What’s in a PPE
Medical HistoryComplete prior to exam to identify past and existing medical conditionsUpdate yearly and closely review by medical personnelCollect medical release and insurance info at the same time
Physical ExaminationShould include assessment of height, weight, body composition, blood
pressure, pulse, vision, skin, dental, ear, nose, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, lymphatic, genitalia, maturation index, urinalysis and blood work
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What’s in a PPE Cont.
Wellness ScreeningPurpose is to determine if athlete is engaged in a healthy
lifestyle
Sport DisqualificationCertain injuries and illnesses warrant special concern when
dealing with sportsRecommendations can be madeAmerican with Disabilities Act (1990)
Dictates that athlete makes the final decisionPotential disqualifying factors should be determined during
the pre-participation exam
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Injury Reports and Injury Disposition
Injury reports serve as future referencesReports can shed light on events that may be hazy following
an incidentNecessary in case of litigationAll reports should be filed in the athletic training room
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Treatment Log/ Emergency Card
Treatment LogSign-in to keep track of servicesDaily treatments can be recordedCan be used as legal documentation in instances of litigation
Emergency CardContains contact information for family, personal physician, and insurance
information
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Injury Evaluation and Progress Notes
Injuries and progress should be monitored by athletic trainer and recorded
SOAP note formatS: Subjective (history of injury/illness)O: Objective (information gathered during evaluation)A: Assessment (opinion of injury based on information gained during
evaluation)P: Plan (short and long term goals of rehab)
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Release of Medical
Written consent is requiredWaiver must be signed for any release (include specifics of information to be released and to whom)
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Catastrophic Injuries
98% of injuries requiring hospital emergencies are treat and release relative to sport
Sports deaths (struck with object, heat stroke)Catastrophic injuries also include spinal cord trauma,
cardiorespiratory injuries/problemsMost injuries are related to appendages
Strains, sprains, contusions, fractures, abrasions
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Using Injury Data
Valid and reliable data can be utilized to decrease injuriesMay allow for:
Rule modificationAssist coaches and players in understanding risksHelp manufacturersEducate parents, athletes and the public on inherent risks associated with
sport