Injury Reporting Procedures
1. Student athletes must report all athletic related injuries occurring on Albright College's campus immediately to a staff athletic trainer. All other injuries occurring at any off-campus location during a practice or game must be reported prior to any further athletic participation or within 24 hours. In the event an injury occurs during an away varsity competition it is the head coaches' responsibility to notify the athletic training staff as outlined in the college's Athletic Injury/Illness Emergency Action Plan. This is necessary in reducing the risk of further injury. The athletic training staff will make all necessary referrals to ensure prompt treatment of the injury. Receipt of medical attention from an outside provider i.e. physician, chiropractor, physical therapist, etc.) without prior approval (except in the case of an emergency) may result in the loss of benefits through the college's athletic insurance. We understand that the individual must be comfortable with their health care specialist. Therefore, student-athletes are permitted to seek outside medical attention for athletic related injuries, but only after prior approval from the Head Athletic Trainer is obtained.
2. The Gable Health Center is the primary source of care for all illnesses. Illness such as common colds, sore throats, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, should be reported to the Athletic Training staff prior to athletic participation or within 24 hours of visiting a health care practitioner (i.e. physician, E.R., etc.).
3. In the event of an emergency due to an athletic injury, the athlete should seek immediate medical attention and contact the athletic training staff within 24 hours and/or prior to further athletic participation. Remember that the student-athlete's medical insurance must be provided to the E.R. or hospital staff. Albright College should not be listed as the primary insurer.
4. In the absence of the Albright College athletic trainer at away contests, the student-athlete must consult with the attending certified athletic trainer from the host school before seeking any immediate medical attention (i.e. Emergency Room) without prior consultation with Albright College Athletic Training staff.
