Patient Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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A coach notices an athlete exhibiting slurred speech and confusion after a collision. Which immediate action reflects best patient safety practice?
Answer: Remove the athlete from play and initiate concussion protocol immediately
Any athlete showing concussion signs must be removed from play immediately and evaluated under established concussion protocol before return is considered.
Which risk management document formally outlines procedures for responding to medical emergencies at a practice facility?
Answer: Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is the formal document that specifies roles, communication steps, and procedures for medical emergencies at a facility.
Under IHSA guidelines, how often should coaches review and practice the facility's Emergency Action Plan?
Answer: At least annually and with all new staff
EAPs must be reviewed and rehearsed at least annually and whenever new personnel join the program to ensure readiness.
An athlete with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests a food product containing peanuts. The first intervention a coach should take is:
Answer: Activate EMS and use the athlete's prescribed epinephrine auto-injector if available
Anaphylaxis is life-threatening; immediate EMS activation and epinephrine administration are the correct first-line interventions.
Which principle best describes 'risk transfer' in an athletic risk management program?
Answer: Shifting financial liability to another party through insurance or waivers
Risk transfer moves financial or legal responsibility to another party, typically through liability insurance or properly executed waivers.
A student-athlete discloses a pre-existing cardiac condition on the health history form. The coach's appropriate next step is:
Answer: Refer the disclosure to the school athletic trainer or team physician for medical clearance
Pre-existing cardiac conditions require evaluation by qualified medical personnel who can determine safe participation guidelines.
Which of the following is an example of a proactive risk management strategy in athletic coaching?
Answer: Conducting pre-season equipment inspections before athletes use it
Pre-season equipment inspections identify hazards before athletes are exposed, making it a proactive rather than reactive strategy.