Emergency Action Plans

A prearranged plan that can be implemented at a moments notice in the event of an emergency

• Emergency Assistance Plan

• Emergency Action Plan

• Emergent Accident Plan

• Emergency Activity Plan

What is the purpose of an EAP?

• To warn participants of possible emergency risk

• To document actions that should have been taken after an emergency has occured

• To provide a list of possible emergencies that could take place

• To facilitate and organize actions to be taken in an emergency

Where can you find information on what should be included in an EAP?

• BOC EAP documentation

• ATC emergency preparedness booklet

• NATA position statement

• There is no standard expectation for EAPs

Who should have an EAP?

• All institutions that host sporting events

• All institutions that host particularly high risk events

• Only schools/universities are required to have EAPs

• Having an EAP is precautionary, not required

An EAP should be _______, _______, and ________ to all involved personnel.

• discussed, practiced, and placed in a secured location

• written, posted, and distributed

• thought out, e-mailed, and filed

• lengthy, verbose, and communicated

Who should be involved in the development of an EAP?

• Only medical professionals

• All involved personnel

• Team coaching staff

• Athletic trainer and EMS only

What equipment information should be included on an EAP?

• What equipment is available

• Where equipment is located

• Who's responsibility is it to bring/maintain equipment?

• All of the above

True or False: One comprehensive EAP is more effective than having multiple venue specific EAPs

• True

• False

Which of the following are components of an EAP according to the NATA Position Statement

• Transportation

• Communication

• Materials

• A and B are correct

How often should EAPs be rehearsed/practiced?

• At the beginning of each 6 weeks

• Twice a year

• Every week

• At least annually