Emergency Action Planning in Secondary School Settings: Updates for Athletic Trainers and Doctors

Background: Proper implementation of an emergency action plan (EAP) in the secondary school setting has been shown to reduce response times for a medical emergency but should be reinforced with regular EAP practice and maintenance. Indications: Understanding the proper implementation and maintenance...

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Main Authors: Jasyn S. Chidester MS, ATC, Andrew La BS, ATC, Stephanie Mock BS, ATC, Francisco Gallardo-Ramirez MA, ATC, Kathryn G. Harbacheck BS, ATC, Patricia Cardenas MS, ATC, Kevin G. Shea MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-03-01
Series:Video Journal of Sports Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254241262801
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Summary:Background: Proper implementation of an emergency action plan (EAP) in the secondary school setting has been shown to reduce response times for a medical emergency but should be reinforced with regular EAP practice and maintenance. Indications: Understanding the proper implementation and maintenance of an EAP as well as the pivotal role athletic trainers play in adopting and rehearsing a successful EAP. Relevance: Many secondary school settings have EAPs in place but have a higher risk of failing to properly implement them without regular EAP rehearsal and maintenance. Discussion/Conclusion: With regular EAP rehearsals and maintenance under the supervision of an athletic trainer, secondary schools are more readily prepared for an emergency while also understanding clear role delineations each bystander plays. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.
ISSN:2635-0254