Concussion Policy
Our concussion policy encompass education, baseline testing, and returning our students back to the classroom and sport. We feel all of these components are essential to the health and safety of our student-athletes.
Concussion Return to Learn
Once a student is diagnosed with a concussion, he or she is monitored closely by the head athletic trainer, who is the liaison between the student and the teachers. Our Return to Learn program was designed in an effort to simplify and clarify expectations of the student, parents, and teachers and aid in reducing the anxiety involved with a concussion recovery.
Concussion Return to Play
Once a student has returned to full academics, then he/she begins our Return to Play protocol. This is a gradual five-step process to ensure a safe return to sport. Each step is performed on a separate day, so the student will return no sooner than five days after his/her first symptom-free day.
All questions regarding the Concussion Policy should be directed to the athletic trainers.
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Driving After a Concussion Recommendations
ImPACT: Driving After Concussion: When Is It Safe to Drive after Concussion?
Study by: Dr. Julianne Schmidt
Common impairments: reaction time, executive function, attention, ability to concentrate
Key points as returning:
- Minimize distractions
- Drive familiar routes
- Minimize night driving
- Avoid following cars close
- Drive a short distance
- Avoid freeways/interstates initially
Clinical Recommendations on “Return to Drive”
- Step1: Refrain from driving 48-72 hrs after injury
- Step 2: Drive a short distance with supervision ie 2-4 miles/15-20 min. Avoid freeway/interstate & limit distractions.
- Step 3: Drive a short distance independently
- Step 4: Moderate distance with supervision ie 8-15 miles/30-60 min. Short freeway/interstates. Music & conversations are allowed.
- Step 5: Moderate distance independently
- Step 6: No restrictions- return to drive
Keep in mind: What is in the best interest of the driver? Is he/she impaired to make a judgment/decision to determine if well or fit to drive? It is the driver’s responsibility to determine if well to drive safely, if they are a minor a parent/guardian may assist with these recommendations.
