The athletics department has adopted a Sports Medicine Emergency Plan for all practices and competitive events. An emergency is any sudden life threatening injury or illness that requires immediate medical attention. When emergency situations arise, expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible treatment. The Sports Medicine Emergency Action Plan will help ensure the best care is provided. Coaches and athletic department staff members who work closely and directly with student-athletes are required to be familiar with the Emergency Action Plan. All coaches are required to be certified in CPR and AED. An emergency plan must exist for all organized practices and competitions, including out of season training workouts.


I. Emergency Personnel 

    The type and degree of sports medicine coverage for an athletic event may vary based on factors such as the particular sport or activity, the setting, and the type of training or competition. With the majority of athletic contests, the first responder to an emergency situation is typically a member of the sports medicine staff, most commonly a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Other members of the emergency team may include Team Coaches and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). 
    Roles of these individuals within the emergency team may vary depending on various factors such as number of members of the team, the athletic venue itself, or the preference of the head athletic trainer. Roles within the emergency team (First Responder) include: 

    A. Immediate care of the student-athlete 
    B. Emergency Equipment Retrieval 
    C. Activation of Emergency Medical Services 
    D. Directions to the Emergency site

II. Emergency Communication

Fixed telephone on Gymnasium (4th floor) wall (next to AED) directly linked to John Jay College Security (for indoor events).

Contacting/Activation of Emergency Medical System (EMS)

The following information should be provided to the dispatcher: 
    1. Your name 
    2. Exact location where the injury occurred and where you will meet them 
    3. The number you are calling from 
    4. The condition of the athlete(s) 
    5. The care being provided 
    6. Make sure that you hang up only after the dispatcher has hung up

As EMS is being dispatched, make sure someone is designated to retrieve any needed emergency equipment.

Designate individual to “flag down” EMS at the designated spot.

A member of the sports medicine staff or coach will accompany the injured student-athlete to the hospital. The member of the sports medicine staff should bring medical and/or insurance information with them to the hospital if accessible.


III. Emergency Equipment

Supplies (vacuum splints, crutches, first aid kit) maintained in the training room during practices and on site during competitions. AED is located on the wall in the gymnasium, (4th floor) pool office wall (basement) and on site (with the ATC) during outdoor events.

The majority of the emergency equipment will be under the control of the
member of the sports medicine staff (ATC) or EMT.