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The Use of NATA Position Statements in Clinical
Athletic TrainingJames Onate, PhD, ATC, FNATA
The Ohio State University
Member, NATA Foundation Pronouncements Committee
The Game Plan: What is a position statement? What are recommendation grades and how
should they be used? How are Position Statements developed? What are the legal implications? Use of position statements to drive policy,
change, and education.
Number of Published NATA Position Statements?
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Current Position Statements Fluid Replacement (2000) Emergency Procedures (2002) Exertional Heat Illness (2002) Spearing (2004) Asthma (2005) Diabetes (2007) Disordered Eating (2008) Cold Injuries (2008) Prehospital Care of the Spine Injured Athlete (2009) Skin Disorders (2010)
Current Position Statements Overuse Pediatric Injuries (2011)
Weight Control Issues (2011)
Prevention of Sudden Death (2012)
Illegal Performance Enhancing Substances (2012)
Sports Nutritional Supplements (2013)
Lightning v2 (2013)
Management of Ankle Injury (2013)
Preparticipation Exams & Disqualifying Conditions (2014)
Concussion v2 (2014)
Position Statements in Production Management of Joint
Dislocations
Dental Injuries
Fluid Replacement v2
Exertional Heat Injury v2
Prevention and
Management of ACL Injury
Patellofemoral Pain
Overhead Shoulder
Injuries / SLAP
Medial Tibial Stress
Syndrome
Burnout in Athletic
Training Professionals
Spearing/Head Down
Contact v2
What is a Position Statement Scientifically based Peer reviewed research with a team of authors
who are experts on the subject - AT Lead NATA Pronouncements Committee has oversight
over position statements (NATA Website) Timely Author expertise Relevant to clinical practice
What is a Position Statement Condensed information on a clinical or
professional topic Series of recommendations for consideration by
administrators Reference for clinicians and educators
Content area Strength of the literature that supports the topic
Statements Related to NATA
Position Statements Official Statements Consensus Statements Support Statements Best Practice Guidelines Other Published Reviews
Recommendations Criteria
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18
Level of Evidence (LOE): SORT Level 1-3
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What are the Recommendations? A tool or reference for clinicians, educators, and
administrators Statements supported by levels of evidence:
Strength of recommendation (A, B, or C) Quality per study/article (1, 2, or 3)
They are NOT a set of rules They are a part of establishing educational standards and a
clinical standard of care They are fluid: they may change as better evidence becomes
available
How should Recommendations be used? As a reference for clinical practice As a reference to evaluate current practice and policy As a resource to help change current practice or policy (if
needed) As a resource to help find literature on a certain topic As a tool to help secure resources to enhance practice or
policy They are NOT a replacement for common sense, law, and
reasonable practice in various circumstances
Disclaimer“The NATA and NATA Foundation publish position statements as a service to promote
the awareness of certain issues to their members. The information contained in the
position statement is neither exhaustive nor exclusive to all circumstances or
individuals. Variables such as institutional human resource guidelines, state or
federal statutes, rules, or regulations, as well as regional environmental conditions,
may impact the relevance and implementation of these recommendations. The NATA
and NATA Foundation advise members and others to carefully and independently
consider each of the recommendations (including the applicability of same to any
particular circumstance or individual). The position statement should not be relied
upon as an independent basis for care but rather as a resource available to NATA
members or others. Moreover, no opinion is expressed herein regarding the quality of
care that adheres to or differs from the NATA and NATA Foundation position
statements. The NATA and NATA Foundation reserve the right to rescind or modify its
position statements at any time.”
How are Position Statements Developed?1. Idea
Membership, current issues Voted on by PC
2. Select Lead Author (ATC) Put together writing team
3. One year to submit reviewable draft
4. Review by Pronouncements Sub-Committee
5. Revision
6. External Review by International Experts
How are Position Statements Developed?7. Revisions
8. Review by Pronouncements Committee
9. Revisions
10.Review by NATA & Foundation Boards
11.Revision
12.Publication (typical time = 3 years)
13.Review of Position Statement for Revision (7-10 years)
What are the Legal Implications? Position Statements are a part of establishing a
standard of care. In addition to: State law Educational standards Job description Institutional policy “Reasonable” practice Expert opinion Other
Establishing a Standard
Educate yourselves with regard to the criteria that help to establish a standard
Make sure your practice is either consistent with Position Statement Recommendations OR you can support your practice with other criteria used to support a standard of care Where possible obtain documentation
Use of PS to Drive Evaluation and Change Provide copies of position statements to
administrators, physicians, coaches, and parents. Be able to explain the strength of the
recommendations to all involved. At least annually, discuss policy and practice as it
relates to recent statements. Determine if change is necessary.
Provide additional data, rationale, and budget implications for major changes with sufficient time that the information can be assessed.
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Administrators Example
National Athletic Directors ConferenceDecember 15, 2014
James Onate, PhD ATC FNATA
ResearcherNFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
911 Medical Emergency Action Plan & Response
Team
What is anEmergency Action Plan
A written document that defines the standard of care for the management of emergencies.
Provides an outline of the policies and procedures well in advance of an emergency to establish protocols and avoid debate/confusion about critical decisions during the emergency.
Helps facilitate a prompt, efficient, coordinated response in a medical emergency.
SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
1. Each organization must have a written emergency plan. EAP must be comprehensive and practical, yet flexible and adaptable.
2. Emergency plans must be written documents and should be distributed to all personnel and developed in consultation with local emergency medical services personnel.
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
3. Identifies the personnel involved in carrying out the EAP and all involved personnel should be trained in AED, CPR, first aid, and prevention of disease transmission.
4. The emergency plan should specify the equipment needed to carry out the tasks and location of equipment. The equipment available should be appropriate to the level of training of the personnel involved.
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
5. Establishment of a clear mechanism for communication to appropriate emergency care providers and identification of the mode of transportation for injured participant.
6. EAP should be specific to the activity venue. Each activity site should have a defined emergency plan that is derived from the overall organizational policies on emergency planning.
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
7. Emergency plans should develop, incorporate, and notify the emergency care facilities to which the injured individual will be taken.
8. The emergency plan specifies the necessary documentation supporting the implementation and evaluation of the emergency plan.
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
9. The emergency plan should be reviewed and rehearsed annually or as frequent as necessary. The results of these reviews and rehearsals should be documented.
10. All personnel involved with the organization and sponsorship of athletic activities share a professional responsibility to provide for the emergency care of an injured person.
NATA POSITION STATEMENT12 KEYS TO EAP’S
11. All personnel involved with the organization and sponsorship of athletic activities share a legal duty to develop, implement, and evaluate an emergency plan for all sponsored athletic activities.
12. The emergency plan should be reviewed by the administration and legal counsel of the sponsoring organization.
The Take Home Position statements are graded recommendations
that should be used as a resource to drive practice and policy
Position statements are NOT a set of rules Position statements follow a stringent process to
publication with expert authors and reviewers Position statements should be considered as one
criterion for establishing a standard of care
