© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning BELLWORK List 5 pieces of equipment you believe are located in the Central Training Room. List 5 rules you deem necessary for the Central Training Room.

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 2 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 3 The Central Training Room

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: –Describe the modern central training room and list its specifications –State the importance of inventory, tracking, and ordering of supplies –List the various equipment and supply needs of the central training room 3

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 Objectives (cont’d.) Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to (cont’d.): –Identify the different modalities used in the central training room –Describe OSHA standards that apply to the athletic training facility 4

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 The Central Training Room Multipurpose facility designed to accommodate a variety of needs Large universities  elaborate facilities Some small colleges, high schools  no formal TR space (closet, storage room, locker room) 5

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 Did You Know…? Fewer than 10 percent of the high schools in the US have facilities designed specifically for athletic training!

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 The Central Training Room (cont’d.) Design –Easily accessible to male and female athletes –May also need a smaller satellite facility –Careful planning is crucial Factors include size, lighting, plumbing, electricity, ventilation and heating, telephone access, storage, office space, wet area, taping area, treatment area, and exercise and rehabilitation areas 7

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 Design of TR Size –Based on size of school population & athletes served For example: HS with students  375 athletes (25%)  1,200 square feet Few HS meet this requirement  sq. ft. range Make use of space, not square footage

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 Design of TR Lighting –Adequate lighting for proper assessments Plumbing –Sink, ice machine, whirlpool, hydrocollator (“hot pack” machine) –Floor drains

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 Design of TR Electricity –Electrical outlets strategically located  no extension cords –Ground fault interruptors (GFI): mini circuit breakers that will stop flow of electricity in event of a short or contact with water Ventilation & Heating –↑ humidity & heat  proper ventilation –Comfortable temp for athletes

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 Design of TR Telephone access –Safety & emergencies  ATC’s office –Local and long distance –Emergency numbers posted Storage –Never enough! –Locked cabinets & storage closets

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 Design of TR Office space –Computer  injury info –Private consultations & examinations –Desk, exam table, file cabinets, bookcases Wet area –Refrigerator, ice machine, whirlpool, hydrocollator –Floor drain, tile or concrete floor

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 Design of TR Taping/Treatment Area –Most-used area –At least 6 taping tables (42”L x 24”W x 38” H)  covered in vinyl or laminate (never cloth) –At least 2 treatment tables ( 84”L x 24”W x 32” H ) –Sturdy, cleaned/disinfected daily Exercise/Rehabilitation Area –Exercise bike, elliptical, weights –Supervised rehab

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 Operation of the Central Training Room Requires coordination of staff, athletes, coaches, and custodial workers Staffing –Program director is responsible for the overall operation of the sports medicine program and facility Rules and procedures must be followed –Injury management policy –Posted rules 14

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.) Housekeeping –Daily cleaning procedures Tables, whirlpool, sinks, countertops, towels Dress code and personal hygiene –Polos are standard, khaki pants or shorts, no open-toed shoes, no jeans –Minimal facial hair and jewelry Proper documentation of injuries and treatments is essential (Chp. 11) 15

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 Inventory and budgeting –Consumable supplies and reusable supplies –Track supplies carefully –Vendors –Review past orders and logs –Free samples Medical kits –“Fanny packs”, team kits Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 17 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 17 Equipment Splinting Material –Vacuum splints –Air splints –Padded wooden or cardboard splints –SAM ® splints –Plastic articulated splints Crutches 17 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 18 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 18 General first aid supplies, equipment, and modalities –Consumable supplies (tape, bandages, etc.) –Nonconsumable supplies (crutches, splints, etc.) –Miscellaneous equipment (tables, exercise equipment, etc.) –Therapeutic modalities Mechanical (massage, manipulation) Thermal (heat & cold) Electrical (ultrasound, E-Stim) 18 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 19 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 19 Water and its administration –Most important supply –Proper hydration results in better performance and fewer injuries –Provide athletes an ample supply of fresh, clean, cool water  numerous water breaks –Water bottles, coolers, cups –Sterilized every day 19 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 20 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning BELLWORK List 5 factors to consider when building/developing a Central Training Room. What is the most important supply in the Training Room? 20

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 21 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 21 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) OSHA has federal regulations for employees who may be at risk of bloodborne pathogen exposure –Exposure control plan –Employees at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens must be offered hepatitis B vaccinations –Special containers should be available for biohazardous waste only  Sharps container 21

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 22 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 22 OSHA Standards (cont’d.) Strict guidelines, set forth by OSHA, that must be taken to ensure health and safety of everyone involved in the treatment of athletes –Wear gloves –Wash hands –Use biohazard containers –Cover all wounds 22

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 23 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 23 Disinfecting procedures –All equipment, environmental, and work surfaces shall be cleaned and decontaminated after contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials –For spills: Contain the spill  absorbing powder Dispose of items in biohazard container Disinfect entire area 23 OSHA Standards (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 24 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 24 Conclusion The central training room is a multipurpose facility designed to help athletes with their medical needs A properly designed training room will be large enough to handle all athletes' needs The optimum training facility will have specific guidelines that athletes and staff must follow 24

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 25 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning ACTIVITY Design your own High School Central Training Room Use your notes for specifications 25