Constitución de la Republica del Ecuador del 2008

The athletic training clinic is housed in Spurlock Center on the first floor, west wing. The athletic training clinic contains state-of-the-art modality equipment, an extensive collection of rehabilitation equipment, a variety of supplies for taping and protective pad fabrication, as well as a hydrotherapy area. The Franklin College Athletic Training Department is

committed to providing the highest quality medical care to all of its collegiate student-athletes. With this commitment and the demands of the athletic training major, the athletic training student gains and acquires the clinical skills to successfully sit for the national BOC examination.

B. General Athletic Training Policies

1. End of Day Cleaning

a. Tables and stools are to be sprayed with Unicide, let sit for 5 minutes, then wipe clean with towel.

b. Whirlpools are to be sprayed with Unicide and Supercleaner, let sit for 5 minutes, then wipe clean with towel and rinse out tubs.

c. Pillow cases need changed.

d. Laundry needs to be folded and put away, any laundry in the bin needs to be washed and then dried in the morning.

e. Supplies tables need to be checked and restocked if necessary.

f. All equipment and supplies need to be cleaned up and put in respective areas.

g. If water bottles were use at practice they need to be cleaned and sanitized with Betadine, and the lids placed in a small bucket with water and Betadine.

2. Gator Rules

a. Absolutely NO horseplay while driving or riding the gators. b. The gators are to be driven at a safe speed and manner at all times.

c. The gators are to only be used for practices and games, unless otherwise specified by the AT staff. d. No driving on practice or game facilities, unless in an emergency.

e. Absolutely no athletes are to ride in the gator, unless injured. f. A maximum of 2 ATCs or ATSs are allowed to ride at one time. g. Keep the gator clean and free of trash.

h. Students will be in charge of putting away the gator after every use and returning the key to a member of the AT Staff after every use.

i. Gas should be checked monthly.

j. Head lights must be in use before dawn and after dusk.

k. Strobe lights must be in use at all times when the vehicle is in use.

l. Gators cannot be driven on the paved walkways on campus unless it is an emergency. m. Seatbelts must be worn at all times while riding the gators.

n. Failure to follow these rules will result in lost privileges. 3. Modalities

a. Authorized Users

1) All certified athletic trainers working for Franklin College.

2) Athletic Training students who have completed modalities class and have shown proficiency in performing modalities.

b. Daily/Weekly Tasks

1) Skin is to be cleaned with alcohol before pads are applied (when using electrical stimulation, ultrasound, laser).

2) Hydrocollators are to be filled with water everyday. 3) Paraffin bath is cleaned as necessary.

4) Whirlpools are cleaned everyday/ or additionally during the day with disinfectant and stainless steal cleaner.

 Every time whirlpool is filled up Cholorozine is added. 5) Wipe down modalities when necessary.

4. Laundry Room

a. Laundry needs to be administered when the yellow laundry bin is full or there are no more towels available for use.

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1) How to do Laundry

a) Put all materials into either washer.

b) Make sure washed in hot water (White cycle).

c) Push detergent button corresponding to either washer 1 or 2.

d) Once washer has gone through cycle, remove materials and place into dryer. e) Press “D” on the dryer to dry the materials.

f) Once the dryer is done, take materials out, put in yellow bin, bring into Athletic Training clinic to be folded and put in proper place.

2) Laundry keys are not to be given out to any student athlete for any reason.

 Braces should be put in mesh bag to be washed. (Directions should always be followed by mnfct.) 3) Make sure to check whether or not they can go in the dryer or air dry.

4) After clean laundry has been folded and put away, the laundry bin needs to be disinfected on a regular basis. 5. General Athletic Training Facility Expectations

a. Athletic Training Facility Keys: A card access key will be checked out for the athletic training student to use and must be returned the following day unless other arrangements have been made. If an athletic training student accesses the ATR without permission, that students access privileges may be revoked.

b. Athletic Training Facility Library: The library in the athletic training facility is there as a courtesy to the athletic training students, or other departmental students, to use for research, projects, papers, etc. The materials are either purchased through athletic training funds or donated by the athletic training staff. Please treat all the materials with respect and appreciate that there are other students, current and future, who would also like to have the capability of utilizing the library and its materials. If it is discovered that the library is being used inappropriately, during field rotation times, or during peak facility times, the student’s privileges will be revoked.

Athletic Training Students who wish to borrow journal, periodicals, books or materials from the library in the athletic training facility need to complete the required information on the official library registry. The materials can be checked out for a maximum of 7 days. When the materials are returned, the registry must be initialed and the materials should be placed in the red bin to be filed.

c. Athletic Training Facility Computers: The computer in the Wellness Lab is the only computer that athletic training students are allowed to use unless the student has permission from one of the athletic training staff members to use their computer. The computers are to be used only at non-peak times or outside of field rotation requirements for personal purposes and/or research. If it is discovered that the computers are being used inappropriately, during field rotation times, or during peak facility times, the student’s privileges will be revoked.

d. Our Clinic is a place we should be proud of and ready to show to anyone who is visiting Franklin College at any time. The condition of our facilities directly reflects upon our athletic training staff and is part of being

professional.

C. Protective Equipment Protocol

1. All equipment will be kept in the closet in its appropriate container or space.

2. Before administering any equipment to an athlete, the athletic training student must obtain approval from a member of the athletic training staff.

3. When issuing equipment, the following information must be documented:

 Name and sport of the athlete

 Equipment name, size and type

 The date the equipment was issued

 Initials of the ATC / ATS

4. When equipment is returned, the following information must be completed:

 Date the equipment was returned on the same line the equipment was checked out

 Initials of the ATC / ATS who received the returned equipment

5. When equipment is returned, sign it in and take the appropriate steps to have it washed.

6. Any questions concerning equipment protocol should be directed to the Head Athletic Trainer or a member of the athletic training staff.

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