Misericordia University Athletics

Misericordia University Anderson Center Emergency Action Plan
 
Follow the standard of care outlined by the American Red Cross:  Check, Call, Care
  
A. Check: Level of Consciousness.
        1. Conscious: Continue the evaluation, alert a certified athletic trainer and activate EMS as needed.
        2. Unconscious:  Determine A, B, C’s and continue to next step.
 
B. Call:  Activate EMS. Dial 911
        1. All EMS calls should include the following:
                a.Location of the emergency
                b. The phone number of the phone you are calling from
                c. Caller’s name
                d. What happened and how long ago
                e. Patient’s current condition
                f. Type of care being given   
                    *Caller should always hang up last
        2. An individual should be designated to meet EMS at the entrance of the facility.
        3. Misericordia University’s physical address:
 
C. Care: Continue to care for the athlete as necessary and aid EMS upon arrival.
 
D. Transportation via ambulance:

1. If possible the certified athletic trainer or designee will travel with the student athlete in the ambulance or meet him/her at the emergency room as soon as possible.
2. The primary hospital used by the athletic training staff is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

• It is the responsibility of the athletic trainer and/or the University’s designee to know which hospital the injured party is being transported to.

 
E. Staff Notification:

1. The certified athletic trainer or a designee will travel with the student athlete in the ambulance.
2. Notify the certified athletic trainers as soon as possible if they are unaware of the situation.
   1. Anderson Center Athletic Training Room (570) 674-6349
   2. Metz Fieldhouse Athletic Training Room (570) 674-8315
   3. Each coach has a phone list with the personal contact information of the ATCs, please refer to that list if we are not available in the Athletic Training Room.
   4. The Certified Athletic Trainers will notify the Athletic Director, appropriate school officials,  and the parents or guardians as soon as possible.