T.J. Lynch
Joe Korneta
Benton Frayne
Emergency Action Plan for Maxwell Field
I.
Care for the conscious athlete
A. Head Coach- First out for on field assessment. Helps in establishing further
course of action. Assists in removing the injured athlete from the playing field
with ATC (unless emergency personnel are required) accompanies athlete to
hospital(if necessary)
B. Assistant coach/s- Contacts emergency personnel if necessary, notifies
groundskeepers of any gates, rooms, etc. that need to be unlocked. Contacts
campus security. Keeps team off the field until the injured player has been
removed. Contacts parents if necessary.
C. ATC’s- Out for on field assessment with the head coach. Checks vitals, decides if
neck or spine injury can be ruled out, makes decision on if emergency personnel
need to be called. Assists in removing the injured athlete from the playing field
with Head coach (unless emergency personnel are required)
D. Players- Make injury known to coaches or officials without touching athlete. Take
a knee and get off of the field if told. When asked, assist in moving the injured
athlete.
E. Officials- Make sure play is stopped as soon as possible so care for the athlete can
begin. Alert coaches, medical staff of injury if it goes unnoticed. Alert coach if
player seems to be limping or possibly hurt in any other way.
F. EMT’s(if required)- Reassess injury, check vitals. In charge of moving athlete off
of field. Apply any necessary equipment or removing
G. Groundskeepers- Have keys to all gates, any possible equipment rooms, etc.
H. Team Physician(if present)- Final say in all decisions for the injured athlete.
II.
Care for unconscious athlete
A. Head coach- Checks heart rate, other vitals. Accompanies athlete to hospital.
B. Assistant coach’s- Contacts emergency personnel, notifies groundskeepers of any
gates, rooms, etc. that need be unlocked. Contacts campus security. Keeps team
off the field until the injured player has been removed.
C. ATC- Out with coach for vitals. Performs CPR if needed until the EMT’s arrive.
Stabilizes head and neck.
D. Players- Alert coaches, officials or medical staff, do not touch the athlete.
E. Officials- alert coaches, medical staff, keeps space for the athlete. Stop play as
soon as possible so care can begin.
F. EMT’s- Transport the athlete. Direct ATC or Head coach if their help is required.
apply any necessary equipment.
G. Groundskeepers- stay close, open all emergency gates for emergency routes
H. Team physician- Supervise the ATC, assist EMT’s with anything they request.
Relay all known information about the injury to the EMT’s.
III.
Required Equipment on site.
A. Fully stocked first aid kit.
1. Gauze
2. Band aids
3. Ice packs
4. Sterilization equipment
5. Scissors
6. Tape
7. Smelling salt
8. CPR mask
9. Gloves
10. Thermometer
11. Ace bandages
B. Neck brace
C. Backboard
D. Crutches
E. Stabilizers
1. Splints
2. Air casts
3. Rehabilitative braces
4. Neoprene sleeves
5. Functional braces
F. AED
IV.
Locations of phones
A. Cell phones
1. Head coach
2. ATCs
3. Team Physician
B. Landline in Press box
V.
Emergency Phone Numbers
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
All emergencies- 911
Campus security- 507-457-5555
Landline for press box- 507-457-5553
Fire, non-emergency- 507-457-8266
Police, non-emergency- 507-457-6302
F. Poison control- 1-800-222-1222
VI.
Information Relayed to EMT’s
A. Athlete’s information
1. Name
2. Age
3. Weight
4. Nature of injury- medical or nonmedical
B. Number of persons involved
C. First aid previously given
D. Specific directions to venue
E. Any other information requested by dispatch.
VII. Access keys to any gates or doors that are locked for the facility.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Scott Engler
Bill Meyer
Amy Welch
One of these individuals will be present has keys to gates and any locked door.
VIII. Directions to and from hospital
A. From Hospital
1. Exit out onto Mankato and go east.
2. Take a left onto Sarnia.
3. Turn right onto Main St.
4. Enter through the Parking lot into the South gate.
B. To Hospital
1. Exit through the south gate and go right onto Main St.
2. Turn left onto Sarnia St
3. Turn Right onto Mankato
4. Entrance to hospital on your right hand side
IX.
Individual to accompany patient to hospital
A. Head Coach
1. Parents should be directed to follow in their own car
2. If Head Coach cannot, an assistant coach should go.
X.
Evacuation Routes for non-medical emergencies (fire, weather, etc.)
A. Fans on east side
1. In case of fire- exit to parking lot
2. In case of severe weather- Exit to parking lot, proceed to gym
B. Fans on west side
1. In case of fire- exit out onto baseball field
2. In case of Weather- Head into press box