FOOTBALL EAP: HIGHPOINT SOLUTIONS STADIUM
FOOTBALL EAP: HIGHPOINT SOLUTIONS STADIUM & PRACTICE FIELDS (Practice and Games) Address: 1 Scarlet Knight Way Piscataway, NJ 08854 Venue Directions: HighPoint Solutions Stadium is most easily accessible via River Road. From River Road, EMS should head northeast on the access road in front of the stadium. Practice Fields: The practice fields are most easily accessible via Sutphen Road. EMS should enter the “White” parking lot and proceed to access gate.
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL Name
Description
Phone
Rutgers EMS/Police
EMS, Emergency Transport
(732) 932-7211
Emergency Medical Services
EMS, Emergency Transportation
911
Brandon Armstrong, MS, ATC
Head Football Athletic Trainer
(606) 776-2970
Dan Tocci, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(610) 812-0601
Zach Adkins, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(937) 269-2311
Jan Bruin, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(609) 284-7782
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.
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 front desk of the Hale Center.
ACTIVATING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
ASSESS THE SITUATION
CALL 732-932-7211 or 911 from cell phone or landline.
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 football practices. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS if necessary.
GAME DAY: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and present at all football games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS on site if necessary. The nearest fixated AED is located outside the Athletic Training Room at the Hale Center and on the north side of the practice fields.
-Age of the victim. -Level of victim’s consciousness. -Victim’s breathing status. -Directions to the scene (see venue directions on page 1) -Other information requested by the dispatcher.
In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
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 (EQUIPMENT LADEN)
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. 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
Brandon Armstrong, MS, ATC
Head Football Athletic Trainer
(606) 776-2970
Dan Tocci, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(610) 812-0601
Zach Adkins, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(937) 269-2311
Jan Bruin, MS, ATC
Assistant Football Athletic Trainer
(609) 284-7782
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.
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 front desk of the Hale Center.
ACTIVATING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
ASSESS THE SITUATION
CALL 732-932-7211 or 911 from cell phone or landline.
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 football practices. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS if necessary.
GAME DAY: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and present at all football games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS on site if necessary. The nearest fixated AED is located outside the Athletic Training Room at the Hale Center and on the north side of the practice fields.
-Age of the victim. -Level of victim’s consciousness. -Victim’s breathing status. -Directions to the scene (see venue directions on page 1) -Other information requested by the dispatcher.
In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
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 (EQUIPMENT LADEN)
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. 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)
