BUSCH PRACTICE BUBBLE EAP (Practice and Competition)
BUSCH PRACTICE BUBBLE EAP (Practice and Competition) Venue Directions: The Busch Practice Bubble is most easily accessible via Sutphen Road. From River Road, EMS should head northeast on Sutphen Road. The Bubble entrance will be on the left side of Sutphen Road. - Alternate Route via Campus Road: EMS can approach the building by taking a left on Stuphen Road from Campus Road. EMS should then head west until reaching the Bubble entrance on the right side.
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL Name
Description
Phone
Rutgers EMS/Police
EMS, Emergency Transport
(732) 932-7211
Emergency Medical Services
EMS, Emergency Transportation
911
Chris D’Andrea, MEd, ATC, CSCS
M. Soccer/M. Lacrosse ATC
(732) 921-6750
Brandon Armstrong, MS, ATC
Football ATC
(606) 776-2970
Jennifer Steinberg, MA, ATC
Track & Field/ XC ATC
(732) 616-9346
Randi Small, MEd, ATC
W. Soccer/W. Lacrosse ATC
(732) 689-6068
BASIC ROLES OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL 1. Establish Scene Safety and Immediate Care of the Student-Athlete: This should be provided by the most qualified individual on the emergency team. 2. Activation of Emergency Medical Services: Time is the most critical factor and this may be done by anyone on the team. However, the person chosen should be someone who is calm under pressure, communicates well, and is familiar with the location and address of the venue. 3. Equipment Retrieval: This may be done by anyone on the emergency team who is familiar with the types and locations of the specific equipment needed. The athletic training staff is a good choice for this role. 4. Directions of EMS to the Scene: One of the members of the team should be in charge of meeting the emergency medical personnel as they arrive at the site. This person should have keys to locked gates/doors, etc. 5.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION: is key to a quick, efficient emergency response. All emergency personnel should ensure their cell phones are charged prior to a practice or game event.
Fixed telephone landlines: Located at the Hale Center Front Desk
ACTIVATING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
ASSESS THE SITUATION
CALL 732-932-7211 or 911 from cell phone or land ine.
PROVIDE INFORMATION:
(see map above for location).
-Your name. -Your address and telephone #
EQUIPMENT RETRIEVAL:
where you’re calling from. -Nature of the incident.
PRACTICE: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and accessible at all practices. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS if necessary.
-Age of the victim. -Level of victim’s consciousness.
GAME DAY: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and present at all games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided EMS on site if necessary.
-Victim’s breathing status. -Directions to the scene (see
The nearest fixated AED is located outside the facility restroom. In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
venue directions on page 1) -Other information requested by the dispatcher.
EMERGENCY CONTACT TREE
LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
CALL RU EMS OR 911
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED
FIRST RESPONDER... NON-LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED
ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF THE SUSPECTED C-SPINE-INJURED ATHLETE
1. ACTIVATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
2. STABILIZE C-SPINE IN A NEUTRAL POSITION
Note: This is a basic plan. Professional judgment should be used when a student-athlete is injured. Every situation is different and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis (CPR assessment and body positioning). All individuals responsible for the care of student-athletes should be involved in regular rehearsals and skills training associated with the EAP.
3. FOOTBALL/M. LACROSSE ONLY REMOVE FACE MASK (DO NOT REMOVE HELMET OR SHOULDER PADS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AS IT MAY CAUSE UNWANTED MOVEMENT)
4. WHEN EMS ARRIVES, RU PERSONNEL COORDINATE STABILIZATION AND TRANSFER (USING EMS SPINE BOARD)
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL Name
Description
Phone
Rutgers EMS/Police
EMS, Emergency Transport
(732) 932-7211
Emergency Medical Services
EMS, Emergency Transportation
911
Chris D’Andrea, MEd, ATC, CSCS
M. Soccer/M. Lacrosse ATC
(732) 921-6750
Brandon Armstrong, MS, ATC
Football ATC
(606) 776-2970
Jennifer Steinberg, MA, ATC
Track & Field/ XC ATC
(732) 616-9346
Randi Small, MEd, ATC
W. Soccer/W. Lacrosse ATC
(732) 689-6068
BASIC ROLES OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL 1. Establish Scene Safety and Immediate Care of the Student-Athlete: This should be provided by the most qualified individual on the emergency team. 2. Activation of Emergency Medical Services: Time is the most critical factor and this may be done by anyone on the team. However, the person chosen should be someone who is calm under pressure, communicates well, and is familiar with the location and address of the venue. 3. Equipment Retrieval: This may be done by anyone on the emergency team who is familiar with the types and locations of the specific equipment needed. The athletic training staff is a good choice for this role. 4. Directions of EMS to the Scene: One of the members of the team should be in charge of meeting the emergency medical personnel as they arrive at the site. This person should have keys to locked gates/doors, etc. 5.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION: is key to a quick, efficient emergency response. All emergency personnel should ensure their cell phones are charged prior to a practice or game event.
Fixed telephone landlines: Located at the Hale Center Front Desk
ACTIVATING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
ASSESS THE SITUATION
CALL 732-932-7211 or 911 from cell phone or land ine.
PROVIDE INFORMATION:
(see map above for location).
-Your name. -Your address and telephone #
EQUIPMENT RETRIEVAL:
where you’re calling from. -Nature of the incident.
PRACTICE: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and accessible at all practices. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS if necessary.
-Age of the victim. -Level of victim’s consciousness.
GAME DAY: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and present at all games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided EMS on site if necessary.
-Victim’s breathing status. -Directions to the scene (see
The nearest fixated AED is located outside the facility restroom. In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
venue directions on page 1) -Other information requested by the dispatcher.
EMERGENCY CONTACT TREE
LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
CALL RU EMS OR 911
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED
FIRST RESPONDER... NON-LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED
ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF THE SUSPECTED C-SPINE-INJURED ATHLETE
1. ACTIVATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
2. STABILIZE C-SPINE IN A NEUTRAL POSITION
Note: This is a basic plan. Professional judgment should be used when a student-athlete is injured. Every situation is different and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis (CPR assessment and body positioning). All individuals responsible for the care of student-athletes should be involved in regular rehearsals and skills training associated with the EAP.
3. FOOTBALL/M. LACROSSE ONLY REMOVE FACE MASK (DO NOT REMOVE HELMET OR SHOULDER PADS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AS IT MAY CAUSE UNWANTED MOVEMENT)
4. WHEN EMS ARRIVES, RU PERSONNEL COORDINATE STABILIZATION AND TRANSFER (USING EMS SPINE BOARD)
