LACROSSE EAP: YURCAK FIELD (Practice and Games)
LACROSSE EAP: YURCAK FIELD (Practice and Games) Address: 83 Fitch Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 Venue Directions: Yurcak Field is most easily accessible via the access road off of Frelinghyusen Road. From Frelinghyusen Road, EMS should head southwest on the access road adjacent to the golf course. The entrance is located at the access gate in the parking lot. - Alternate Route via Campus Road: EMS can approach the building by taking the third turn at the traffic circle on Campus Road. EMS should then head south and make the first right on to Fitch Road. The entrance will be on the right.
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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
Men’s Lacrosse Athletic Trainer
(732) 921-6750
Randi Small, MEd, ATC
Women’s Lacrosse Athletic Trainer
(732) 689-6068
M/W Lacrosse Coaching Staff
CPR/AED Certification Required
N/A
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 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.
EQUIPMENT RETRIEVAL: PRACTICE: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and accessible at all lacrosse 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 lacrosse games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS on site if necessary. ü The nearest fixated AED is located outside the Athletic Training Room at the Hale Center. ü In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
-Your address and telephone # where you’re calling from. -Nature of the incident. -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.
EMERGENCY CONTACT TREE
LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
CALL RU EMS OR 911
FIRST RESPONDER... NON-LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED 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. 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)
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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
Men’s Lacrosse Athletic Trainer
(732) 921-6750
Randi Small, MEd, ATC
Women’s Lacrosse Athletic Trainer
(732) 689-6068
M/W Lacrosse Coaching Staff
CPR/AED Certification Required
N/A
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 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.
EQUIPMENT RETRIEVAL: PRACTICE: Vacuum splints, first-aid supplies, and AED are maintained and accessible at all lacrosse 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 lacrosse games. Spine board/O2/etc will be provided by EMS on site if necessary. ü The nearest fixated AED is located outside the Athletic Training Room at the Hale Center. ü In the event an airlift service is required, the Advanced Cardiac Life Support unit will coordinate this process with local emergency personnel.
-Your address and telephone # where you’re calling from. -Nature of the incident. -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.
EMERGENCY CONTACT TREE
LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
ATC CALLS PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
CALL RU EMS OR 911
FIRST RESPONDER... NON-LIFE THREATENING CONDITION
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
CALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (ATC)
ATC CALLS ASSOCIATE AD & DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MED 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. 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)
