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Sports Risk Management Video

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Mandatory Video for all parents to watch for sports participation

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oc16 Oceanic Time Warner Cable of Hawaii is proud to be a part of High School athletics the intent of this presentation is to alert you to the risk of injury that may result from athletic participation but also assure you of the on planning management and evaluation conducted by each athletic department where attention to student-athletes safety is a daily process in interscholastic sports anytime an individual is physically active the risk of injury is increased all athletes are at risk contact and non-contact sports May produce injuries ranging from minor to disabling injuries to even death preseason meetings conducted by the school administration provides a valuable opportunity for athlete compares to be informed about fall winter and spring sport programs and to discuss the risk involved and learn about the steps being taken by the school to enhance the safety of participants the athletic trainer is a certified athletic Healthcare trainer for a HCT responsible for directing and administering the athletic Health Care program that encompasses prevention evaluation treatment Rehabilitation of athletic injuries and education and counseling the service is me include training in CPR and first aid use of defibrillators or AED and Vital Information on the effects of nutritional supplements your school's athletic trainer work to the primary care physician the school team physician and coaches to ensure that athletes participate safely in interscholastic athletic competition in the event that an athlete is injured this best to stay away from the area unless specifically called to help this lady certified athletic trainer can render in Media I need as well as evaluate the injured athlete concerned parents or Spectators coming into the area before being called for will delay necessary care and increase risk to the injured athlete when an injury occurs and mediate and proper Jasmine of its seriousness must take place then first aid or medical emergency treatment rendered each host site maintains an organized emergency action plan to provide immediate access to qualified medical personnel and arranging transportation to my medical facility for any injured athlete protective equipment to be worn or used by the player in each sport complies with existing standards rules and accepted practices for that sport equipment is carefully selected and maintained then when necessary repaired or reconditioned only if I properly qualified Personnel who are knowledgeable of manufacturer specifications if you purchase your child only equipment football helmets shoulder pads for example please check with the vendor regarding equipment maintenance and recertification also be alert for any irregularities in equipment or facilities and report them immediately to the coach's rules of play change every year in are fine-tuned Ezra's increase safety reasons and concerns horsing around is a common cause of injury at hearing to the accepted practices and Progressive skill development for specific Sports and two game rules will reduce injury risk cavities can contribute to muscular fitness and flexibility and help reduce the risk for injury weight training is not only a supplement to other athletic programs but also a highly skilled activity itself adult supervision and assistance in the free use of equipment and proper exercise techniques are necessary before attempting any exercise program proper warm-up is essential before starting your program as well as allowing time for a cool-down. After exercise all injuries or illnesses must be reported to the coach and athletic trainer in immediately to return after being injured athletes must be cleared by the athletic trainer any athlete referred to a physician must have the medical referral form signed the position before being allowed to participate again returning prematurely may lead to a more severe re-entry when the school provides Transportation athletes and coaches are to be transported only an authorized School vehicles or in life private carriers every school has an established written policy regarding transportation for all interscholastic teams prior to participation a medical clearance by a licensed registered physician certifying physical Readiness to perform in athletics is required the Department of Education physical examination for athletes card must be completed by The Physician and parent or guardian and submitted to the athletic department this physical examination info mission is vital it is important that school medical personnel are alerted to any pre-existing health conditions and factors that pulls certain risk in participation if at any time during the season that there are information changes parents or Guardians inform the athletic Department's the physical examination clearance is good for one year from the date of issue health insurance is not required but highly recommended before a student participates in any sport including conditioning and practices the department of education does not provide any accident or health insurance coverage for students who participate in athletics the parent or Guardian will assume all responsibility for all medical cost related to any in when an athlete participate in interscholastic sports it is recommended that parents or Guardians investigate and check with their own health insurance carrier to determine the nature and extent of coverage available due to athletic injury if you do not have any medical insurance call 211 for information parents are Guardian should inform the school of any information changes the use or misuse of tobacco alcohol or any type of mood-altering substances poses a significant health risk for athletes the range of substances include items which may be purchased over-the-counter prescription drugs and illegal substances a zero tolerance policy is in effect for any student using or using such substances and disciplinary action will be imposed by the school or through the legal process besides the obvious good conditioning good nutrition is very important to student-athletes. Please can meet their nutritional needs by eating balanced diet as provided through the school breakfast and lunch system during vigorous effort in a hot environment it is common for athletes to lose water through perspiration even moderate water loss has a noticeable effect on performance and if you hydrate levels are severe enough death can occur there is an added risk when athletes intentionally dehydrate to make weight they risked a minute strength endurance and more and when combined with a low calorie diet dehydration have serious health consequences due to the risk involved with blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases and athlete with a bleeding wound must eats participation until appropriate care is provided to prevent the transmission of infectious. pieces necessary and appropriate protection is used when coming in direct contact with blood or any body fluids all athletic Personnel like here to the Department of Education policy prohibiting discrimination and give serious attention appropriate conduct in providing and ensuring fair and equal opportunities to all students any harassment or hazing will not be tolerated additionally participation in sport is open to any qualified individual those with disabilities report any unwanted or discriminatory behaviors in mediately student-athletes and their parents who have any concerns regarding the non-discrimination for open participation policy should inform and meet with the coach two practices and contest the parent or Guardian signature on the permission form acknowledges that you are aware of the risks involved in sport activities minors are not legally allowed to bind themselves to agreements there for this poor mother signed by a parent or legal guardian if there's anything on the form that you need to have clarified be sure to ask before you leave this meeting everyone in the program must be committed to athlete health and safety responsibilities of student-athletes with support of their parents include participating in athletics while maintaining and adhering to school and family rules and responsibilities parent contact during Scholastic event should be positive for athletes coaches and officials we are all role models for our student-athletes administrators coaches certified athletic Health Care trainers facility equipment support personnel student-athletes and parents all play a role in reducing injury exposure and a shirt an enjoyable sport experience to have fun build character and develop leadership skills

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