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Emergency Action Plans

Elkhart High School
Emergency Action Plan
Football Field, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Field House
 
Activate the EAP:
   ● Any loss of consciousness
   ● Possible Spine Injury
   ● Dislocation, Open Fracture, Displaced Closed Fracture
   ● Difficulty or absent breathing or pulse
   ● Uncertainty of if you have a medical emergency
 
Emergency Personnel:
Elkhart High School Athletic Trainer will be on site for select practices and events or in direct communication with coaching staff. Emergencies during practices/games not covered, EMS should be contacted immediately.
 
Emergency Procedures:
   1) Check the scene
      a) Is it safe for you to help?
      b) What happened?
      c) How many victims are there?
      d) Can bystanders help?
   2) Instruct coach or bystander to call 911
    -Provide the following information
      a) Who you are
      b) General information about the injury or situation
      c) Where you are (Provide: name, location of downed athlete, address, telephone #, number of individuals injured, type of injury that has occurred, treatment given, specific directions*).
    ADDRESS: 301 E Parker St, Elkhart, TX 75839
    DIRECTIONS: Turn into the first driveway to the Elkhart campuses. Drive down to the requested field. Student or Coach will meet EMS at the appropriate entrance to the field.
    GPS COORDINATES: Football/Track: 31.629040 -95.580143; Softball: 31.629169 -95.579520; Baseball/Field House: 31.629065 -95.581843; Tennis Courts: 31.627770 -95.580807
      d) Any additional information
      e) *STAY ON THE PHONE, BE THE LAST TO HANG UP*
   3) Perform emergency CPR/First Aid
      a) Check airway/breathing/circulation, level of consciousness, and severe bleeding.
         i. If athletic trainer is present, he/she will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
         ii. If athletic trainer is not present, most qualified coach (training/certifications) will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
      b) Instruct coach or bystander to GET AED!!
   4) Designate coach or bystander to control crowd
   5) Contact the Athletic Trainer for Elkhart High School if not present on scene
   6) Meet ambulance and direct to appropriate site
      a) Open Appropriate Gates/Doors
      b) Designate an individual to "flag down" and direct to scene
         i) Control injury site, limit care providers etc.
   7) Helicopter Landing is Football/Track: Baseball field, Baseball/Softball: Football Field, Tennis: Parking Lot b/w Tennis & Football field
   8) Assist ATC and/or EMS with care as directed. Retrieve Necessary Supplies/Equipment
   9) An assistant coach must go with the athlete to the hospital or follow in a car if not allowed in ambulance
   10) Document event and debrief
Elkhart High School
Emergency Action Procedures
Gymnasium/Weight Room/Locker Rooms
 
Activate the EAP:
   ● Any loss of consciousness
   ● Possible Spine Injury
   ● Dislocation, Open Fracture, Displaced Closed Fracture
   ● Difficulty or absent breathing or pulse
   ● Uncertainty of if you have a medical emergency
 
Emergency Personnel:
Elkhart High School Athletic Trainer will be on site for select practices and events or in direct communication with coaching staff. Emergencies during practices/games not covered, EMS should be contacted immediately.
 
Emergency Procedures:
   1) Check the scene
        a) Is it safe for you to help?
        b) What happened?
        c) How many victims are there?
        d) Can bystanders help?
   2) Instruct coach or bystander to call 911
     -Provide the following information
        a) Who you are
        b) General information about the injury or situation
        c) Where you are (Provide: name, location of downed athlete, address, telephone #, number of    individuals injured, type of injury that has occurred, treatment given, specific directions*).
     ADDRESS: 9002 US-287/TX-19, Elkhart, TX 75839
     DIRECTIONS: Turn left into the Elkhart High School Parking lot. Drive to the back of the building.      Someone will be standing at the glass doors just past the band hall entrance. Enter the gym through the home side entrance. Enter weight room through the hallway between weight room and gym.
    GPS COORDINATES: LAT 31.6554 LON -95.5819
       d) Any additional information
       e) *STAY ON THE PHONE, BE THE LAST TO HANG UP*
   3) Perform emergency CPR/First Aid
       a) Check airway/breathing/circulation, level of consciousness, and severe bleeding.
           i. If athletic trainer is present, he/she will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
           ii. If athletic trainer is not present, most qualified coach (training/certifications) will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
       b) Instruct coach or bystander to GET AED!!
   4) Designate coach or bystander to control crowd
   5) Contact the Athletic Trainer for Elkhart High School if not present on scene
   6) Meet ambulance and direct to appropriate site
       a) Open Appropriate Gates/Doors
       b) Designate an individual to "flag down" and direct to scene
       c) Control injury site, limit care providers etc.
   7) Helicopter Landing is either in back parking lot or on the football practice field
   8) Assist AT and/or EMS with care as directed. Retrieve Necessary Supplies/Equipment
   9) An assistant coach must go with the athlete to the hospital or follow in a car if not allowed in ambulance
   10) Document event and debrief
Elkhart High School
Emergency Action Plan
Football Field, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Field House
 
Activate the EAP:
   ● Any loss of consciousness
   ● Possible Spine Injury
   ● Dislocation, Open Fracture, Displaced Closed Fracture
   ● Difficulty or absent breathing or pulse
   ● Uncertainty of if you have a medical emergency
 
Emergency Personnel:
Elkhart High School Athletic Trainer will be on site for select practices and events or in direct communication with coaching staff. Emergencies during practices/games not covered, EMS should be contacted immediately.
 
Emergency Procedures:
   1) Check the scene
      a) Is it safe for you to help?
      b) What happened?
      c) How many victims are there?
      d) Can bystanders help?
   2) Instruct coach or bystander to call 911
    -Provide the following information
      a) Who you are
      b) General information about the injury or situation
      c) Where you are (Provide: name, location of downed athlete, address, telephone #, number of individuals injured, type of injury that has occurred, treatment given, specific directions*).
    ADDRESS: 301 E Parker St, Elkhart, TX 75839
    DIRECTIONS: Turn into the first driveway to the Elkhart campuses. Drive down to the requested field. Student or Coach will meet EMS at the appropriate entrance to the field.
    GPS COORDINATES: Football/Track: 31.629040 -95.580143; Softball: 31.629169 -95.579520; Baseball/Field House: 31.629065 -95.581843; Tennis Courts: 31.627770 -95.580807
      d) Any additional information
      e) *STAY ON THE PHONE, BE THE LAST TO HANG UP*
   3) Perform emergency CPR/First Aid
      a) Check airway/breathing/circulation, level of consciousness, and severe bleeding.
         i. If athletic trainer is present, he/she will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
         ii. If athletic trainer is not present, most qualified coach (training/certifications) will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
      b) Instruct coach or bystander to GET AED!!
   4) Designate coach or bystander to control crowd
   5) Contact the Athletic Trainer for Elkhart High School if not present on scene
   6) Meet ambulance and direct to appropriate site
      a) Open Appropriate Gates/Doors
      b) Designate an individual to "flag down" and direct to scene
         i) Control injury site, limit care providers etc.
   7) Helicopter Landing is Football/Track: Baseball field, Baseball/Softball: Football Field, Tennis: Parking Lot b/w Tennis & Football field
   8) Assist ATC and/or EMS with care as directed. Retrieve Necessary Supplies/Equipment
   9) An assistant coach must go with the athlete to the hospital or follow in a car if not allowed in ambulance
   10) Document event and debrief
Elkhart High School
Emergency Action Plan
Football Field, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Field House
 
Activate the EAP:
   ● Any loss of consciousness
   ● Possible Spine Injury
   ● Dislocation, Open Fracture, Displaced Closed Fracture
   ● Difficulty or absent breathing or pulse
   ● Uncertainty of if you have a medical emergency
 
Emergency Personnel:
Elkhart High School Athletic Trainer will be on site for select practices and events or in direct communication with coaching staff. Emergencies during practices/games not covered, EMS should be contacted immediately.
 
Emergency Procedures:
   1) Check the scene
      a) Is it safe for you to help?
      b) What happened?
      c) How many victims are there?
      d) Can bystanders help?
   2) Instruct coach or bystander to call 911
    -Provide the following information
      a) Who you are
      b) General information about the injury or situation
      c) Where you are (Provide: name, location of downed athlete, address, telephone #, number of individuals injured, type of injury that has occurred, treatment given, specific directions*).
    ADDRESS: 301 E Parker St, Elkhart, TX 75839
    DIRECTIONS: Turn into the first driveway to the Elkhart campuses. Drive down to the requested field. Student or Coach will meet EMS at the appropriate entrance to the field.
    GPS COORDINATES: Football/Track: 31.629040 -95.580143; Softball: 31.629169 -95.579520; Baseball/Field House: 31.629065 -95.581843; Tennis Courts: 31.627770 -95.580807
      d) Any additional information
      e) *STAY ON THE PHONE, BE THE LAST TO HANG UP*
   3) Perform emergency CPR/First Aid
      a) Check airway/breathing/circulation, level of consciousness, and severe bleeding.
         i. If athletic trainer is present, he/she will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
         ii. If athletic trainer is not present, most qualified coach (training/certifications) will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
      b) Instruct coach or bystander to GET AED!!
   4) Designate coach or bystander to control crowd
   5) Contact the Athletic Trainer for Elkhart High School if not present on scene
   6) Meet ambulance and direct to appropriate site
      a) Open Appropriate Gates/Doors
      b) Designate an individual to "flag down" and direct to scene
         i) Control injury site, limit care providers etc.
   7) Helicopter Landing is Football/Track: Baseball field, Baseball/Softball: Football Field, Tennis: Parking Lot b/w Tennis & Football field
   8) Assist ATC and/or EMS with care as directed. Retrieve Necessary Supplies/Equipment
   9) An assistant coach must go with the athlete to the hospital or follow in a car if not allowed in ambulance
   10) Document event and debrief
Elkhart High School
Emergency Action Plan
Football Field, Track, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, Field House
 
Activate the EAP:
   ● Any loss of consciousness
   ● Possible Spine Injury
   ● Dislocation, Open Fracture, Displaced Closed Fracture
   ● Difficulty or absent breathing or pulse
   ● Uncertainty of if you have a medical emergency
 
Emergency Personnel:
Elkhart High School Athletic Trainer will be on site for select practices and events or in direct communication with coaching staff. Emergencies during practices/games not covered, EMS should be contacted immediately.
 
Emergency Procedures:
   1) Check the scene
      a) Is it safe for you to help?
      b) What happened?
      c) How many victims are there?
      d) Can bystanders help?
   2) Instruct coach or bystander to call 911
    -Provide the following information
      a) Who you are
      b) General information about the injury or situation
      c) Where you are (Provide: name, location of downed athlete, address, telephone #, number of individuals injured, type of injury that has occurred, treatment given, specific directions*).
    ADDRESS: 301 E Parker St, Elkhart, TX 75839
    DIRECTIONS: Turn into the first driveway to the Elkhart campuses. Drive down to the requested field. Student or Coach will meet EMS at the appropriate entrance to the field.
    GPS COORDINATES: Football/Track: 31.629040 -95.580143; Softball: 31.629169 -95.579520; Baseball/Field House: 31.629065 -95.581843; Tennis Courts: 31.627770 -95.580807
      d) Any additional information
      e) *STAY ON THE PHONE, BE THE LAST TO HANG UP*
   3) Perform emergency CPR/First Aid
      a) Check airway/breathing/circulation, level of consciousness, and severe bleeding.
         i. If athletic trainer is present, he/she will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
         ii. If athletic trainer is not present, most qualified coach (training/certifications) will stay with athlete and provide immediate care.
      b) Instruct coach or bystander to GET AED!!
   4) Designate coach or bystander to control crowd
   5) Contact the Athletic Trainer for Elkhart High School if not present on scene
   6) Meet ambulance and direct to appropriate site
      a) Open Appropriate Gates/Doors
      b) Designate an individual to "flag down" and direct to scene
         i) Control injury site, limit care providers etc.
   7) Helicopter Landing is Football/Track: Baseball field, Baseball/Softball: Football Field, Tennis: Parking Lot b/w Tennis & Football field
   8) Assist ATC and/or EMS with care as directed. Retrieve Necessary Supplies/Equipment
   9) An assistant coach must go with the athlete to the hospital or follow in a car if not allowed in ambulance
   10) Document event and debrief
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