Wellesley College Athletic Department
Emergency Action Plan
Wellesley College Injury Procedures
Cross Country Team Practices-Various Venues
Crew-Charles River
Golf-Nehoiden Golf Course
Tennis-Keohane Tennis Courts (Outdoor)
Volleyball & Fencing Competitions
Swimming & Diving-Chandler Pool
Soccer-Game Field
Softball Field Venue
Towne Field House Venue
Turf Field & Track Venue
Guidelines for Wellesley College Game Officials, Event Managers, Athletic Trainers and Support Staff to Utilize During Lightning Storms
Purpose of an Emergency Action Plan
The purpose of this emergency action plan is to ensure that emergency situations can be dealt with properly and efficiently. It also serves as a way to maintain communication between all certified athletic trainers, athletic training aides, coaches, event managers, and Campus Police should an emergency situation arise. This plan should be implemented for both traditional and non-traditional seasons.
Definition of emergency or life-threatening situations
- Any loss of consciousness (assume head or neck injury)
- Suspected spine or c-spine injury
- Cessation of breathing and/or pulse
- Heat illness
- Shock or severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
- Open and/or displaced fracture
- Uncontrollable bleeding
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