Risk Managment

 

Quick links:
Accident Report Form
Medical Kit Refill Form
CRT5– Concussion Tool

On-Campus Health Center
Emergency Care Resources
Non-Emergency Care Resources

 

Accident Report form

An Accident Report must be filled out for every injury, no matter how small. Every time that we give any kind of treatment (ex. ice bags) or emergency services is called, an accident report needs to be completed and turned into your direct supervisor. If you attempt to provide care and a participant refuses your care, make sure you document their name and information on the accident report form and have them sign that they are refusing care.

All sections of the report should be completed. When describing what happened and the injury, all wording should be according to what the patron says and limited to facts only (not opinions or diagnosis). Patron must always sign the form, as long as they are able. If they are unable to sign, please state the reason on the line marked patron signature.

All Accident Reports should be completed by the Safety Officer and submitted within 24 hours of the accident.

Concussion Education

All Club Safety Officers and Club Sports Supervisors will watch a Concussion Education & Awareness video in which they will learn and be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion. They will be properly trained on how to fill out an accident report, the appropriate language to use when working with a participant, and the resources available for professional care. Supervisors are responsible for Recognition of the signs, Removal from play for further assessment, Referral to health professionals, and Recording the incident. However, it is ultimately up to the participant to listen to the recommendations provided by the Safety Officer and/or Supervisor.

The concussion video and materials are available to all Club Sports Participants through request to clubsports@butler.edu. We have adopted the NIRSA endorsed Sport Risk Concussion Training.

Emergency Equipment

All Clubs should know where the closets medical kits, AEDs, and Inclement weather safe locations are located within their practice and competition facilitates. The locations for those items within the HRC and Butler’s club facilities are located below.

First Aid Kits

Medical kits can be found in the following locations and should only be used for medical purposes:

  • Under all AED’s in HRC (3)
  • Under AED in Blue Building (Outdoor Fields)
  • With Challenge Course

AEDs

HRC Locations:

  • Next to elevator on track Level
  • Next to elevator on main floor
  • Between Women’s Locker room and Studio on lower level (Only AED with Pediatric pads)

Outdoor locations:

  • Blue Building (Outdoor Fields)
  • Challenge Course

Inclement Weather

Under severe/Harsh weather, Clubs may be asked to stop practices or competitions.

Severe Heat:

  1. com reads heat index of 100F
    • Inform participants of condition
    • Build in extra water breaks and rests
  1. com reads heat index of 110F or higher
    • All activities must cease, and can resume once index is below 110F

Thunder/Lightening:

  • Club Sports Supervisors and/or Club Safety Officer should move participants and spectators into the Blue building. Take the first aid kit to the shelter location.
  • Detection: If you see it, flee it; if you hear it, clear it. (NCAA 1E1a) This slogan reflects the fact that upon the first sound of thunder, lightning is likely within eight to 10 miles and capable of striking your location. All activity must then cease and shelter must be sought.
  • Evacuation: Direct participants and spectators to the Blue Building (outdoor fields), their cars, or Garden House (Challenge/High Ropes).
  • Resumption: Activities may be resumed upon waiting 30 minutes after both the last sound of thunder and last flash of lightning. (NCAA 1E3d)

Tornados

Indoor Sports

  • Receive notification of tornado warning
  • Stop activity in their areas. Evacuate participants to the safe zones.
  • Remain in the safe zones until notification is received from professional staff or emergency personnel that all is clear, and it is safe to return to activity areas.
  • Once the all clear is given, return to the appropriate area and resume normal operational duties.

Outdoor Sports

  • Receive notification of tornado warning
  • Stop activity and move participants and spectators into the Blue building. Take the first aid kit to the shelter location.
  • Remain in the safe zones until notification is received from professional staff or emergency personnel that all is clear, and it is safe to return to activity areas.
  • Once the all clear is given, return to the appropriate area and resume normal operational duties.
  • Resumption: Activities may be resumed upon waiting 30 minutes after both the last sound of thunder and last flash of lightning. (NCAA 1E3d)