Emergency action plan

A written, rehearsed plan for responding to medical emergencies at a venue or event.

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An emergency action plan names who does what, where equipment such as AEDs is kept, how emergency services are reached and how they access the site. NATA's 2024 position statement covers how to write and rehearse one.

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The same idea can carry a different word, or the same word a different meaning, depending on the profession.

Athletic trainer
Athletic trainers commonly lead emergency planning for schools and teams.

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SportReturn to play clearanceThe decision, often written, that an injured athlete may go back to training or competition.

Preparticipation exam
Return to sport

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