Chapter 3: The Central Training Room

Objective Describe the modern central training room and list it specifications State the importance of inventory, tracking, and ordering supplies List the various equipment and supply needs of the central training room Identify the different modalities used in the central training room Describe OSHA standards that apply to the athletic training facility

Central Athletic Training Room Things to consider in design: Size Lighting Plumbing Electricity Ventilation and heating Telephone access Storage Office space Wet area Taping area Treatment area Exercise/rehab area

Design Size: Student-athlete population is estimated at 25% of overall population Lighting: Adequate lighting for proper assessments Plumbing: sink, ice machine, whirlpool, drains in wet area Electricity: Ground fault interrupters, properly placed outlets

Design Ventilation and Heating: humidity and air temperature Telephone access: A land line for emergencies, EAP posted near phone Storage: stay organized, locked storage Office space: log injuries, consults, exams Wet area: ice machine, whirlpool, tile

Design Taping: most used area of athletic training room Treatment: tables, modalities Rehab: elliptical, bike, weights Should wipe down and disinfect equipment after each use

Central Training Room Rules and Procedures All injuries are to be reported to the training staff, regardless of severity Treatments are given only after training staff approval Treatments are continued until cleared by medical staff

Central Training Room Rules and Procedures Athletes are not to treat themselves No horseplay or improper language allowed No use of training equipment without prior approval Attend and work at the athletic contests and practices assigned

Medical Kit Adhesive Tape Antibacterial gel Scissors or tape cutters Bandages Biohazard Bags Ice Bags Emergency Contact Information

Medical Kit Gauze Gloves Hydrogen Peroxide/Alcohol Moleskin CPR protector Eyewash Wraps Splints

Crutches Proper adjustment and positioning of crutches should be made. Proper Fit Tips should be 6 inches to the side and 2 inches in front of each foot Elbows at 30 degrees Weight supported at hands not armpits Three point vs four point gait

Sharps Container Sharps equipment includes scalpel blades, razors, uncapped syringes, and needles.

OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes federal standards for prevention of work-related injury associated with exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

OSHA Regulations Exposure control plan must be on hand. Staff are trained about bloodborne pathogens. All exposures are documented and reported. Personal protective equipment is available to staff.

OSHA Regulations Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all at-risk staff. There are special containers for biohazardous materials and sharps. All staff members follow standard precautions. Proper disinfection techniques are used to clean tools and work surfaces.