February 16, 2017
Jared Ginter
Director of Athletic Facilities
Trinity Western University
We now have risk management Best Practices data for over 100 schools across N. America.
In each Newsletter we’ll report a selection of our more interesting findings.
This issue: Concussions
In the Best Practices surveys, we asked if concussion protocols were in place for Intramurals and Sport Clubs Participating universities told us: Read more
February 16, 2017
Ian McGregor, Ph.D.
President, SportRisk
Zurich consensus statement on Concussions
http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/5/250.full
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA)
https://athletictherapy.org/en/
Canadian Concussions Collaborative:
http://casem-acmse.org/education/ccc
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
http://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports
Parachute Canada
Concussion Awareness Training Tool
Concussion-U
https://concussionu.wordpress.com/
American Academy of Neurology
https://www.aan.com/concussion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_whatis.html
Concussion 101 and Return to Play (Dr. Evans’ video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_55YmblG9YM
NCAA
http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/medical-conditions/concussion
University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA)
United Educators https://www.ue.org/uploadedFiles/Checklist%20for%20Creating20Athletics%20Concussion%20Mgmt%20Plan.pdf
February 16, 2017
Lexi Chaput
Assistant Director – Club Sports
University of Michigan
Within every Campus Recreation department, different types of risks are managed differently based on the resources dedicated to the program, but with more and more discussion taking place about head injuries in sports participation, resource limitations are no longer a valid reason for a department saying they ‘can’t’ when it comes to response and management. Regardless of your size, structure, or resources, education is always a viable option, and can be a valid response when Risk Management calls and wants to know what you are doing to keep participants safe.
A Future of Uncertainty for Club Sports
For those whose Club Sports are insured by the University, it’s important to know that the future of that coverage has the potential to change dramatically, and could result in higher costs or added requirements. In a recent conversation with our Risk Management Office, they are anticipating changes to our liability coverage. While our insurance providers have so far not mentioned “no coverage” for head injuries sustained during activity, limitations on coverage could be implemented, especially surrounding timelines – specifically around when the injury was reported, and if the injury was the first of its kind sustained. Read more
February 16, 2017
Robin Bowman, M.Ed., ATC
Assistant Director for Injury Prevention & Care
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Concussions have been a hot topic in sports and recreation for the past few years. It seems like every week there is new research coming out that helps us better understand this injury. While it’s great that the medical community is making strides in understanding the mechanisms by which symptoms of concussions happen and recover, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest advances.
Between the difficulty in keeping up with the best practices in recognition, treatment, and return to activity following concussions and the increase in class action lawsuits against sporting organizations who are perceived as not doing enough to protect athletes from the long-lasting effects of mild traumatic brain injury, recreation professionals can feel overwhelmed.
Wouldn’t it be nice if your department had someone on staff that had extensive training in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of concussions and other injuries? An athletic trainer may be just what your department needs. Athletic trainers are skilled in the prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Read more
February 16, 2017
Jason J. Linsenmeyer, PhD
Oklahoma State University
Assistant Director of Recreation Programs
Recent reports from professional, collegiate, and high school sports regarding concussions are alarming. These reports and discussions held at conferences led the Rec Sports Program to begin conversations with their Health Services professionals on ways to help students at Oklahoma State University (OSU).
I did not know our Director of University Health Services (UHS) prior to the conversations about concussions. I sent him a message with my concerns for students participating in intramural and sport clubs, and he indicated he shared my mind-set about protecting students, and if needed, helping them return to participate.
In an initial meeting, the Director of UHS and two of his doctors were present and we discussed the possibilities. Everyone in this meeting agreed that there was a need, and that we should proceed in finding a way to help those students who exhibit signs of a concussion. The director and his doctors went to work on this by reaching out to colleagues and others in the health services profession. Initial drafts were formed for the concussion protocol and edits made along the way. In my experience the staff at UHS has been more than willing to help and assist in implementing the protocol. This model may work at your school if you have similar resources available. Read more
December 08, 2016
Angela Sehgal, EdD, LAT, ATC
Program Director, Athletic Training
Program Director, Pre-Health Professions Learning Community
Graduate Faculty Member, Sports Sciences
Florida State University
The Beginning
Several years ago at Florida State University (FSU), the question was asked…why don’t the campus recreation athletes receive the same treatment and care as the student-athletes do in the Athletic Department? The answer to that question served as a catalyst for dialogue between the Athletic Training and Sports Sciences faculty from the FSU College of Human Sciences, Director of University Health Services, Medical Director of Health and Wellness Center, and the Director of Campus Recreation and affiliated staff. Specific strategies started to emerge about the possibilities of comprehensive, on-campus, sports medicine care for all FSU students who were physically active. Read more