Concussion Policy
A concussion is a reaction by the brain to a jolt or force that can transmitted to the head by an impact or blow occurring anywhere on the body. Essentially a concussion results from the brain moving back and forth or twisting rapidly inside the skull.
The Concussion Management and Awareness Act requires schools to develop a written concussion management policy. Each school coach, physical education teacher, nurse, and athletic trainer will have to complete an approved course on concussion management on a biennial basis. Schools must also provide concussion management information and sign off with any parental permission form.
Parents can find all necessary protocols and documents below.
Return to Play Protocol
*Minimum of 24 hours must be allotted for each individual step
*No Return to Play steps until the School’s Medical Director clearance is submitted to the Red Jacket Nurse’s Office
- No physical activity, complete rest
- Light exercises: walking or stationary bike with no symptoms
- Sport specific activities: without contact and no symptoms
- Return to practice: no contact, resume resistance training and no symptoms
- Return to practice: full contact
- Return to full active participation
Note:
- If symptoms return at any time during the steps, the player must wait until asymptotic for 24 hours, then re-start at the previous step.
- Never return to competition while symptomatic.
- The student should be monitored for recurrence of symptoms due to mental exertion, such as reading, working on computers, or taking a test.
- When in doubt, sit them out