Head Athletic Trainer 878-5328
Weigel Health Center 878-6711
University Police 878-6333
Assistant Athletic Trainers 878-3871
Trainers Fax 878-3536
Introduction
The athletic training staff at Buffalo State is here to provide the professional care, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for our student-athletes. Our job is to eliminate those elements that tend to slow down the healing process and enhance those elements that will lead to a return to action. Care and prevention of injuries is the prime concern of the athletic training staff. Several teams are served through our facilities, therefore, the following guidelines are provided for the student-athlete and coach in order to provide efficient care and treatment:
1. The training room will be open Monday thru Friday starting at 10 a.m.
2. A member of the athletic training staff will be available at all home contests. In case of emergency, if an athletic trainer is not available, University Police should be called at 878-6333.
3. Appropriate care will be provided for athletes in all sports. In season teams will be given priority over out of season teams.
4. Athletic trainers will be available one hour before practice and one and a half hours before games. Â
Athletic trainers will be available for an average of 30 minutes after practice or games.
5. Medical coverage for away contests in all sports except football and hockey (our collision sports) will be furnished by the institution hosting the event. All home institutions will provide training coverage for Buffalo State teams on the road without an athletic trainer. Â
6. Every student-athlete must have taken and passed a sports physical administered by Weigel Health Center and on file at the Training Office and along with a completed Medical History Form before they are allowed to practice.Â
ATHLETIC Training/Rehab Room Policies
1. Shower before treatments.
2. Appropriate attire for a coed facility should be worn in the training room at all times.
3. Do not take any equipment out of the training room unless it is issued to you by athletic training staff.
4. All ace wraps are to be returned to the athletic training room after practices and games.
5. All medical equipment issued by athletic training staff should be returned to the athletic training room as soon as you no longer need them. Failure to return items will result in a Bursar hold.
6. Do not use any equipment in the training room. Request assistance from a staff member.
7. No cleats or skates allowed in the training room.
8. The refrigerators are off limits to all athletes. The freezer will contain ice cups available to all athletes.
9. Do not help yourself to training supplies. When taking ice from the ice machine, please use the scoop and sign in. Do not put your hands in the bin.
10. When using a water cooler for practice, do not take the lid off and put your hands or drinking cups into the cooler.  The coolers will be signed out by a athletic training room staff member and is to be returned immediately following practice.
11. Smokeless tobacco is prohibited in the athletic training room, on the playing field, or in the locker rooms.
12. No profanity in the athletic training room.
13. We comply with all State and Federal regulations regarding medical waste. We will provide clearly labeled containers that are solely for the disposal of medical waste in the training room. Gauze, gloves, bandages, etc, that have come in contact with blood or body fluids must be discarded in an appropriate container.
INJURY PROCEDURE AND RELEASEÂ TO PARTICIPATE
1. Athletes that appear to be seriously injured should not be moved until the extent of the injury has been carefully evaluated. Athletes should never be moved or touched by non-medical personnel. Â
2. In the event of hospitalization or surgery, the athlete’s parents will be notified with consent by the athletic trainer, doctor, or Athletic Department representative.
3. Following an injury, the TEAM PHYSICIAN and the ATHLETIC TRAINER will together determine when the athlete is released to return to practice for general conditioning and also when he/she is available for full or partial practice. Â
4. In the event of surgery, the TEAM PHYSICIAN , ATHLETIC TRAINER and SURGEON will consult together to determine when the athlete will be released for activity. A written release for athletics must be on file from the attending surgeon before returning to activity.
5. Athletes with minor injuries such as cuts, scratches, abrasions, bruises, blisters, etc., should report to the athletic training room immediately after practice.
6. The Team Physician, Athletic Trainer and Coach will work together to insure that the athlete is returning to participation in a safe, healthy, and timely fashion.
7. The athletic training department will not release injury information without the athlete’s and head coach’s consent (verbal, written, etc.).
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Every student-athlete is covered by athletic department secondary insurance. Student Athletes must maintain primary insurance either through Buffalo State, Parent/Guardian, or Self. The athletic secondary insurance can be utilized for claims in excess of a $500 deductible (paid by the primary insurance/Parent/Guardian/Self). Claims to secondary insurance can only be utilized if the student athlete is injured during a Buffalo State Athletics sponsored event/practice/session.
Contact Rachel Reichart, Assistant Athletic Trainer, regarding all insurance claims and questions.
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