Timberline High School Athletics

As a licensed athletic trainer (LAT) in the state of Idaho, the athletic trainer works under the medical supervision of a licensed physician.  This supervision whether direct or indirect, is formulated in the written service plan as directed by Idaho State Law, and kept on file at each high school with the services of a licensed athletic trainer.

This relationship allows the home licensed athletic trainer to perform initial care and management of injuries prior to the patient actually seeing a physician based on the service plan.

With that in mind, the following guidelines have been established for the management of injuries and care provided to visiting teams athletes.

Pre-Game

• The LAT will introduce themselves to the Head Coach and game officials.
• The LAT will point out the location of water, injury ice, first aid supplies and Biohazard Materials.
• The LAT will identify where they will be during the game, whether on court/field or elsewhere, such as an office or another game on campus.

In the event of a visiting team injury

• The LAT will stand close to the coach and wait to be asked to assist or will ask if assistance is needed.
• If the LAT is asked to evaluate the injury, the LAT assumes responsibility for that athlete and situation.
• If the LAT makes a recommendation for the athlete NOT return to play, he/she will notify the coach, and if possible, the athlete's parent(s) of that decision and the reason why and what care should be administered whether in the training room or transporting to the ER.
• If the coach and/or parent declines the no return to play recommendation, the LAT will again reiterate the reason why the athlete should not return to play.
• If the coach and/or parent again declines the recommendation, he/she immediately takes responsibility for the care and treatment of the athlete.
• If the athlete returns to play against the recommendation of the LAT, the LAT will not render any services such as taping to allow the athlete to play.
• The LAT will notify the Home Athletic Director of the situation and will submit an injury report to the visiting team's LAT and Athletic Director.
• For any treatment administered by the Home LAT, an injury/treatment report will be sent via e-mail to that athlete's LAT.  Instructions for follow-up with their LAT will be given to the athlete and coach/parent.
• If the athlete is transported to the ER by either ambulance or parent, the Home LAT will contact the Visiting LAT by phone and an injury/treatment report sent via e-mail.

In dugout

     One 10 Gallon Cooler of Water

     1 Injury Ice with bags

     Biohazard Supplies*

Accessible during contest

     Crutches                                        Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer                           Cell Phone

     ATC and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Motorized Cart

Basketball & Volleyball

On the Bench

     One 10 Gallon cooler of water       1 Injury Ice Chest with bags

     Biohazard Supplies*                      Basic Taping Supplies

Accessible during contest

     Crutches                                       Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer                          Cell Phone

     Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Wheel Chair

JV Football

On Visiting Sideline

     One 8 foot Table                            Two 10 gallon coolers of water

     1 Injury Ice Chest with ice bags      Biohazard Supplies*

Accessible during contest

     Crutches                                         Vacuum splints

     Knee Immobilizer                            Cell Phone

     Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Motorized Cart

Soccer

On Visiting Sideline

     One 10 Gallon Cooler of Water

Accessible during contest

     Injury Ice                                         Exam Table

     Crutches                                          Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer                             Cell Phone

     Biohazard Supplies*                         Basic Taping Supplies

     Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Motorized Cart

Tennis

     Two 10 Gallon coolers of water        1 Injury Ice Chest with bags

     Biohazard Supplies*                          Basic Taping Supplies

Accessible during contest

     Crutches                                           Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer

     The Certified Athletic Trainer is available by calling his cell phone

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Motorized Cart

Track

At the Competition Site

     Coolers of Ice Water                        Cups as appropriate

     Injury Ice with Bags                          One 8 foot table

     Biohazard Supplies*                         Basic Taping Supplies

     Paper Towels                                   Hand Sanitizer

     Water Trees will be located around the East end of the Track

Accessible during contest

     Crutches                                          Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer

     Certfied Athletic Trainer and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Motorized Cart

Wrestling

Mat Side

     Basic Taping Supplies                       Biohazard Supplies*

     Uniform Cleaner                               Mat Cleaner

     Garbage Can

Accessible during contest

     Two 10 gallon coolers of water          Injury Ice

     Crutches                                           Vacuum Splints

     Knee Immobilizer                              Cell Phone

     Certified Athletic Trainer and/or Student-Trainer assistance

Methods available for removal from field in cases of injury

     Wheel Chair