STAFF
Colleen Shotwell - Coordinator of Athletic Training Services
John Paolini - Certified Athletic Trainer
Wendy Dietrich - Certified Athletic Trainer
2012-13 PHYSICAL PROCESS
Dear East Stroudsburg University Student-Athlete:
This letter is in regards to the 2012-13 physical process. The below information highlights the process you must follow to be medically eligible for intercollegiate athletic participation. Please review the material presented.
NEW STUDENT ATHLETES
All new athletes entering East Stroudsburg University will be required to have a physical conducted by their family physician or general practitioner (MD or DO) within 6 months of the start of their collegiate athletic career (first athletic practice, team conditioning session etc.). In addition every athlete (new and returning) will be required to complete and submit a re-examination health history questionnaire as well as receive a preparticipation-screen conducted by ESU Athletic Training Staff prior to participation each year. The athletic training preparticipation-screen will ONLY be conducted if the student-athlete has a valid Medical History Physical form on file with the University Health Center.
In the event that you have not received the form, you can print a copy from the following link:
Health Report
In addition every athlete (new and returning) will be required to complete and submit a re-examination health history questionnaire as well as receive a preparticipation screening conducted by ESU Athletic Training Staff prior to participation each year. The athletic training pre-screen will ONLY be conducted if the student-athlete has a valid pre-participation physical on file with the University Health Center.
Please review and complete the information at the link below. The preparticipation screening date can be found on the cover letter of this packet.
RETURNING STUDENT ATHLETES
All returning student athletes are required to complete and submit a re-examination health history questionnaire as well as complete the preparticipation screening conducted by the ESU Athletic Training Staff. Please review and complete the information at the link below. The date of your preparticipation screening can be found on the cover letter.
Sincerely,
Colleen Shotwell
Coordinator of Athletic Training Services
FORMS FOR 2012-13 PRE-SCREENING FOR ESU STUDENT-ATHLETES
All forms must be filled out and returned to the head coach of your sport prior to July 23, 2012.
Pre-Participation Information Letter
Athletic Medical Procedures
Athletic Participation Insurance Form
ATSM-Health Center Release
Informed Consent Release
Pre-Participation Screening
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION
Related Forms (PDF)
The athlete is responsible for having insurance prior to practicing or competing in the intercollegiate athletic program. Proof of insurance must be on file with the athletic training staff before the student-athlete is permitted to practice or compete. ESU holds a secondary insurance policy on all medically cleared ESU athletes. There is a $2,500 deductible. Please refer to the Athletic Training website for updated information on Athletic Insurance Information
The University offers a student-accident health insurance policy to all students at East Stroudsburg University. Information on insurance coverage can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office in the Reibman Building.
GENERAL INFORMATION
It is the function of the certified athletic trainers and their staff to encourage athletic injury prevention, to care for those injuries that do occur, and to work toward complete recovery from the injury through rehabilitation. The Certified Athletic Trainers coordinate the day-to-day supervision of all aspects of the health care services, and all matters of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral should be channeled through them. Student-athletes should immediately report all injuries and illness to the athletic training staff. If the athlete has to be referred for medical care or has time-loss from practice and/or games, then he/she must be “medically cleared” for return to activity. Clearance for practice and games is the prerogative of the athletic training staff, not the coaches.
SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING PERSONNEL
Three certified athletic trainers and four graduate assistants are on staff and are responsible for specific team coverage Athletic Training Students from East Stroudsburg University’s Athletic Training Education Program are typically assigned to the Dept. of Athletics’ Certified Athletic Trainers.
The team orthopedic physician is:
Dr. Maurizio Cibischino, MD, Mountain Valley Orthopedics
Outside physicians may be utilized on an as needed basis for reasons such as individual insurance protocols; however, the team physicians will have the final decision on an athlete’s playing status regardless of the opinion of such outside physicians. The protocol for consultation by practitioners not affiliated with ESU is as follows:
When the student-athlete seeks consultation from a licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist other than ESU Team Physicians, an individual referral or prescription from that practitioner is required. An order by the physician, dentist or podiatrist may be written or oral, but an oral order must be put in writing within 72 hours of issuance. In cases of medical discrepancies, the Team Physician will have ultimate and final decision.
ESU athletic trainers have a close relationship with the university health center. For acute illness and other health concerns, student-athletes are encouraged to take advantage of the University Health Center (570-422-3553). A variety of medical services are provided for ESU students for a nominal health center fee, paid by semester. In order to be treated in the University Health Center, a Medical History Report must be on file in the health center.
ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOMS
The athletic training facilities are in Koehler Fieldhouse and include athletic training rooms in the Men's and Women's locker areas, as well as a treatment and rehabilitation clinic area on the second floor.
Phone numbers and hours:
Athletic Training Clinic (570-422-3337) is open and staffed from 2:00 PM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. Please report by 5:30 PM. During August pre-season, the facility will open one hour prior to practice. Non-semester hours are by appointment. The athletic training room is open two hours before competitions.
Men's Taping Room (570-422-3696) and Women's Taping Room (570-422-3645)
Other times for athletic training rooms or clinic operation will be arranged on an "as needed" basis.
ATHLETIC TRAINING RULES
Athletes are to adhere to the athletic training room rules and are expected to show courtesy and respect to all faculty, staff, and athletic training students.
• Facilities are co-ed; shorts and shirts are required.
• Cleats and spikes are not permitted in any of the athletic training facilities.
• Profanity will not be tolerated.
• Horseplay presents a safety risk and is not allowed.
• Tobacco products of any type are prohibited by NCAA rules and are not permitted in athletic training facilities.
• The athletic training rooms are not a hangout; loitering is not permitted.
• Sports equipment is not to be brought into the athletic training facilities.
• No items (i.e. tape, scissors, etc.) are to be removed from the facilities without permission.
• Footwear is not permitted on the tables or against the walls.
• No cellular phones are permitted in the athletic training facilities.
• No food or drink is permitted in the athletic training facilities.
• Service to our student-athletes is basically first come first served, or prioritized by the urgency of the problem. Courtesy is a must!
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Certainly, emergency situations will arise in sports activities. It is the responsibility of the athletic training staff to provide first aid for minor emergencies and to make decisions regarding the necessity for further medical assistance and/or emergency transportation. In order to insure adequate care for all such problems, it is imperative that the Athlete Report All Injuries Immediately!
All open wounds and apparent bone, muscle, and joint injuries must be appraised by the athletic trainers so that appropriate treatment can be provided. Coaches will be notified regarding the athlete's playing status after the athlete has been thoroughly evaluated.
Athletes are reminded that many injuries to the head or to the internal organs may not present serious symptoms at first, but will, instead, result in problems occurring hours or even days later. When the athletic trainers are made aware of the injury, the athlete will be given specific instructions to insure his/her safety.
A student-athlete who is a campus resident and who feels that he/she may have an emergency situation should call Campus Police at EXT. 2000.
If a student-athlete is not a campus resident, he/she should dial 9-1-1 directly to secure emergency assistance.
Student-athletes who live off campus are also encouraged to make sure his/her current local address and telephone numbers are correctly provided to the Center for Enrollment Services to facilitate emergency contact.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
OSHA has mandated health standards and guidelines to which the athletic training/sports medicine staff and facilities must comply. Specifically applied to the situation these regulations are in regard to contact with bodily fluids and in the handling of medical waste. For the protection of the student-athletes as well as faculty and student members of the athletic training staff, the cooperation of all personnel involved is essential.
It is imperative that all open wounds, scratches, abrasions, etc. be reported to the athletic training staff for appropriate cleansing and first aid to prevent infection such as MRSA.
MRSA POLICY
MRSA is a type of bacterium, like "staph," that some antibiotics can't treat. These infections can be dangerous and even life threatening.
MRSA is a common infection in all athletic populations, including men, women, high school, college and professional athletics.
MRSA is spread through close skin-to-skin contact, skin openings such as cuts and abrasions, infected items such as sports gear and clothing, and poor hygiene.
MRSA may resemble a pimple or spider bites and can be red, swollen, painful and may have pus or other drainage.
To prevent MRSA:
Wash your hands often with soap and water
Don't share your sports gear or personal items
Clean your sports gear often
Keep cuts and scrapes clean and bandaged until they heal
Do not touch other players' wounds or bandages
Please report any wounds to your athletic trainer and see a physician if the wound persists
MEDICATION AND DRUGS
Medications needed in an emergency situation, such as inhalers or epi-pens, should be given to the athletic trainers, who will administer them as needed during athletic participation.
The athletic training staff will not supply over-the-counter medications.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The Office of University Counseling and Psychological Services provides a variety of formalized counseling services for any ESU student (refer to current ESU Student Handbook). A student-athlete who feels that he/she needs to utilize such services is encouraged to do so. Counseling & Psychological Services center is located on the 2nd floor of Flagler-Metzgar building and the contact number is 570-422-3277.
MEDICAL HARDSHIP PETITION
A medical hardship request deals only with seasons of competition. A hardship request may be made when an injury or illness occurs and the student-athlete is unable to compete for the rest of the season (pursuant to approved calculation). The Head Coach will make formal notification to the athletic trainer assigned to his/her team and to the Associate Director of Athletics. In the event that a medical hardship request is applicable, the student-athlete should report to the athletic trainer assigned to his/her team for formal application.
EQUIPMENT
All support equipment, such as crutches, braces, ace bandages, and air splints that are issued to a student-athlete by the athletic training staff must be returned to the athletic training room, or the student-athlete will be held financially responsible for the replacement of the equipment. Athletes who do not return issued equipment at the end of the season will have a “hold” placed on their records. A “hold” means you cannot register for classes, change a course, or receive a transcript. A “hold” will remain on your records until the equipment is returned or paid for (replacement cost).
Equipment such as a brace, which is specifically ordered for the athlete by the athletic training staff, must be paid in full before the equipment will be issued to the student-athlete.
