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ETSU Sports Medicine: EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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East Tennessee State University

BUCSPORTS ATHLETIC MEDICINE CENTER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

REVISED 2019


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TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Introduction…………………………………………………………3

II. ETSU/MHSA Athletics Center (Mini-Dome) ……………………...8

III. Brooks Gym (Volleyball/Basketball/ROTC) ……………………….9

IV. Summers-Taylor Stadium (Soccer) ………………………………...10

V. Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA) ………………………...11

VI. CPA Intramural Fields/Practice Fields (Football/Intramurals) …….12

VII. ETSU Campus Rec Complex (Intramurals) …………………..……13

VIII. BucSports Athletic Medicine Center…………………………….…14

IX. Blackthorn Country Club/Warren Green Golf Center (Golf) ……...15

X. Thomas Stadium (Baseball) ………………………………………..16

XI. Betty Basler Field (Softball) ……………………………………….17

XII. VA Campus/Road Course (Cross-Country) ……………………….18

XIII. Liberty Bell Park/Kermit Tipton Stadium (Football/Track) ……….19

XIV. Freedom Hall (Basketball) …………………………………………20

XV. Dave Mullins Tennis Complex (Tennis) …………………………...21

XVI. William B Greene Jr. Stadium (Football) ………………………….22

XVII. Humphreys Center & Administrative Offices………………………23


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INTRODUCTION

Sport participation in college athletics is at an all-time high. As sport sponsorship

continues to increase, so do the medical demands. In accordance with the National Athletic

Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Emergency Planning in Athletics, the Sports

Medicine Team at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has developed a series of

emergency action plans (EAPs) covering each athletic venue. The purpose of the EAPS is

to mitigate risk and decrease response time in the case of an emergency event. This

document ensures the following:

1. Have an emergency medical plan for each venue.

2. Proper coverage of all ETSU athletic events by appropriate staff.

3. Proper maintenance of emergency medical equipment/supplies.

4. Utilization of proper emergency staff.

5. Continuing education for all staff on emergency techniques/planning.

6. Communication prior to the event.


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Emergency Action Plan Personnel

This includes physicians, emergency medical technicians, certified athletic trainers,

graduate assistant athletic trainers, student athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches,

sport coaches, managers and all individuals certified in first aid/cpr training. The personnel at the

event will widely vary according to event and venue. All members may not be present. Within

the personnel there are different roles that must be filled to assure the emergency medical plan is

utilized correctly. The first responder is the most qualified individual present at the scene. In most

cases this will be a certified athletic trainer or student athletic trainer certified in first aid and CPR.

The first responder is responsible for verbally commanding other emergency personnel to assume

the following roles that are necessary to insure proper management of the emergency.

Basic Roles of Emergency Response Team

1. Life Threatening

2. EMS Activation

3. Equipment Retrieval

4. Directing EMS to Scene

EMS is to be activated (called) when the situation is deemed an emergency or life threatening.

Time is crucial at this point and this role should be assumed by someone familiar with the venue

location and address. The retrieval of emergency supplies and equipment should be done by

someone who knows where and what the equipment is. An assistant coach or student athletic

trainer is a good choice for this position. Meeting and directing EMS to the scene of the emergency

needs to be done by somebody who has keys to any locked gates or doors that may slow down the

arrival of medical personnel.


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Emergency Communication

Communication is necessary for quick emergency response. If EMS is at the scene,

communication of both groups prior to the event is a good way to establish rapport. If EMS is not

at the scene, then direct communication with the dispatcher is necessary to maintain emergency

medical transportation.

Access to a working telephone must be assured before every practice and event. This is

most commonly a cellular phone or fixed telephone. At any athletic event, home or away, it is

important to know the location of the nearest telephone and how to access it. In the event which

EMS must be activated, the following must be performed:

1. Advise Public Safety or emergency medical services (EMS) personnel of the

following:

a. My name is _____________________ and we have an injured student athlete

in need of emergency medical treatment.

i. University phone: 9-6900, 9-4480 or 911

ii. Cellular phone-on campus: 423-439-6900 or 423-439-4480

iii. OFF CAMPUS: 911

b. Number of victims; condition of victims

c. First-aid treatment initiated

d. Specific directions as needed to locate scene

i. I am located in the ______________________________________.

e. Other information as requested by dispatcher

f. DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO BY DISPATCHER


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Emergency Equipment

All emergency equipment and supplies should be on hand and easily accessible during

covered events, games, or practices. Equipment must be in good working order and checked on a

regular basis. Personnel must be trained in advance on the use of the equipment and the use should

be rehearsed. The following equipment should be stored in a clean and environmentally controlled

area and be readily available in the case of an emergency.

• Spine board

• Vacuum splints

• First Aid Supplies

• CPR equipment

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Transportation

An ambulance is onsite for the following high-risk sports: football, men’s basketball, and

women’s basketball. Having an ambulance onsite may also be coordinated for other special

events/tournaments.

In an emergency event, the athlete should be transported by ambulance with the necessary

staff and equipment. If the emergency personnel leave the scene of the event, it must be insured

that the event is supervised. The following are emergency situations that are to be considered

medical transport situations:

• Impairment of:

o Level of consciousness (LOC)

o Airway, breathing, circulation (ABC)


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• Neurovascular compromise

• Dislocation

• Open fracture or profuse bleeding

• Suffering from heat stress

• Severe head injury

• Possible C-spine injury

• Shock

Media/Crowd/Family Management

In the event of an emergency situation, special consideration should be given to the family,

crowd, and media management. Individuals will be designated to contact involved persons family

members and inform them of current situation. Members of the facilities management team will

be assigned and responsible for crowd control.

The proliferation of social media and expedited forms of communication pose a direct

threat to individuals HIPAA rights. In an attempt to protect individuals HIPAA rights, information

will only be communicated to ETSU Sports Information Department and individual’s family per

consent.

Inclement Weather

Inclement weather can also pose a threat to athlete’s health. Special consideration should

be given in the following environments:

1. High Wind

2. Extreme Cold

3. Extreme Heat

4. Lightening


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Emergency Action Plan

ETSU/MHSA Athletics Center (Mini-Dome) 2. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900

i. ***If no public safety call 911

3. Advise Public Safety or emergency medical services (EMS) personnel of the following: a. My name is_____________ and we have an injured student-athlete/individual in need of

emergency medical treatment. b. Advise Public Safety or EMS of the number of victims; condition of victims c. Describe first-aid treatment initiated d. Specific directions as needed to locate scene

i. I am located at 1081 John Robert Bell Drive on the field in the Mini Dome. Enter via the garage door facing the art center at the end of the Mini Dome.


4. Provide appropriate emergency care until arrival of EMS personnel: on arrival of EMS personnel, provide pertinent information (method of injury, vital signs, treatment rendered, medical history) and assist with emergency care as needed.

5. Once EMS arrives provide athletes emergency card if available.

a. Transport with member of sports medicine staff/ or administrator if available.

6. Follow Up: a. Contact Head Athletic Trainer. b. Contact Athletic Director. c. If granted permission, contact emergency contacts.

Emergency Numbers

Public Safety (423) 439-4480 Johnson City Medical Center (423) 431-6111 Head Athletic Trainer (Brett Lewis) (423) 794-6742 Athletic Director (Scott Carter) (865) 387-5230

EMS


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Brooks Gym (Volleyball/Basketball/ROTC) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in Brooks Gym which is beside the Mini Dome in Memorial Hall. Easiest access is to park in the BucSports parking lot, take the side walk between the Mini Dome and Memorial Hall to the front of the building and use the ramp to come inside the front door.






Emergency Numbers



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Summers-Taylor Stadium (Soccer) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the Summer-Taylor Stadium on the soccer field. The address is 439 GoBucs Trail. GoBucs Trail is accessible via South Greenwood Dr. and Jack Vest Dr. Pull into the reception area located at the main entrance to the soccer stadium between the two fields.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the CPA on ETSU campus. It is best accessed off State of Franklin to Greenwood Dr. to Jack Vest Dr. Go around the round about and take the 2nd exit. The CPA will be on the right. Park in the parking lot and come in the front door.






Emergency Numbers


EMS

One AED located on each floor of the CPA.


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CPA Intramural Fields/Practice Fields (Football/Intramurals) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located on the intramural fields beside the CPA. It is best accessed off of State of Franklin to Greenwood Dr. to Jack Vest Dr. Go around the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. The CPA will be on the right. Pull into the parking lot and come down the side walk to the right of the CPA building.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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ETSU Campus Rec Complex (Intramurals) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located on the intramural fields beside the CPA. It is best accessed off of State of Franklin to Greenwood Dr. to Jack Vest Dr. Go around the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. The CPA will be on the right. Pull into the parking lot and come down the side walk to the right of the CPA building.

i. e. Other information as requested by dispatcher

3. Provide appropriate emergency care until arrival of EMS personnel: on arrival of EMS personnel, provide

pertinent information (method of injury, vital signs, treatment rendered, medical history) and assist with emergency care as needed.




Emergency Numbers


EMS


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BucSports Athletic Medicine Center 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the Mini dome on ETSU campus on the corner of John Robert Bell Dr. and State of Franklin. Park in the BucSports parking lot, come down the ramp and through two sets of navy double doors. When you enter, you will see another set of double doors straight ahead and you will enter through those doors.





5. Follow Up:

a. Contact Head Athletic Trainer.

b. Contact Athletic Director. c. If granted permission,

contact emergency contacts.

Emergency Numbers



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Blackthorn Country Club/Warren Green Golf Center (Golf) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the Ridges Subdivision located at exit 38 from I-26W. Make a left onto Old Jonesborough Highway for 3 minutes then turn right onto Ridge Club Drive. More information regarding specific location may be necessary for EMS access.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Thomas Stadium (Baseball) 1. Call Public Safety

a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the baseball field on the corner of University Parkway and Lee Street. Pull into the reception area at the gate on the right side of the filed. The best accesss is directly across from the Monarch 815 apartment complex.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Emergency Action Plan Betty Basler Field (Softball)

1. Call Public Safety a. (423) 439-4480 b. (423) 439-6900




i. I am located in the softball stadium on ETSU campus. This is best accessed through South Greenwood Dr. and turn onto Ashley Road. The entrance will be on the right. Field access is through the fence gate on the right of the field. The stadium is locate behind the Kroger shopping center off of Greenwood Dr.






Emergency Numbers

Public Safety (423) 439-4480 Johnson City Medical Center (423) 431-6111 Head Athletic Trainer (Brett Lewis) (423) 794-6742

EMS


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Athletic Director (Scott Carter) (865) 387-5230

Emergency Action Plan VA Campus/Road Course (Cross-Country)





i. I am located at the cross country course located across the street from ETSU at the VA. This course can be accessed via Mountain Home Drive, Veterans Way, or Ashe Avenue. Further description should be given of specific information regarding your exact whereabouts.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Emergency Action Plan Liberty Bell Park/Kermit Tipton Stadium (Track)





i. I am located on the Science Hill High School Campus which is best accessed off of Morningside Dr. Once on SHHS campus, stay on Morningside Dr. until it turns into Cotty Jones Lane. You can access the track off of this road—it is inside the football stadium. The road follows the tennis courts and leads to the football stadium at the end of the road.






Emergency Numbers


EMS

AMBULANCE


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Emergency Action Plan Freedom Hall (Basketball)





i. I am located in Freedom Hall located on the Science Hill High School campus. Easiest access is from the back at the roundabout next to the tennis courts via Morningside Dr. Morningside Dr. will turn into Cotty Jones Lane. Park at the roundabout and the best access is the loading entrance at the end of the facility.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Emergency Action Plan Dave Mullins Tennis Complex (Tennis)





i. I am located in the Tennis Complex located at 1172 J.L. Seehorn Jr. Road near the ETSU challenge course off of Greenwood Dr. To access the upper courts, park in the parking lot at the William B. Green Jr. Stadium Press Box. To access the lower courts, pull into the reception area that is in front of the court.






Emergency Numbers


EMS


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Emergency Action Plan William B Greene Jr. Stadium (Football)





i. I am located in the William B. Green Jr. Stadium on ETSU campus. Best accessed off of State of Franklin to Greenwood to Jack Vest Dr. Go around the roundabout, take the second exit. Continue on the road past the CPA. Take the 1st exit at the second roundabout and turn into the parking lot on the right. Continue to the gate of the football stadium at the end of the road.






Emergency Numbers



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Emergency Action Plan Humphrey Center & Administrative Offices





i. I am located in the West Side of the ETSU Mini Dome on the 2nd floor. My address is 1081 John Robert Bell Drive. Follow the ramp in front of the parking garage to get to the second floor.






Emergency Numbers



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