Budgeting in Athletic Training Introduction to Athletic Training Fall 2013

Essential Questions What is budgeting? What do you budget for?

Types of Budgets Spending Ceiling Budget Set amount of $$ given to athletic trainer Based on previous year’s spending Excess spending must be: Justified by A.T.C. Approved by administrator

Types of Budgets Spending Reduction Budget Can the same services be provided with less funding? A.T.C. is asked to decrease spending by x percent.

Types of Budgets Zero – Based Budget A.T.C. must justify every expense

Types of Budgets Fixed Budget Program/School must be financially stable I.e. large well established sports medicine clinics A.T. projects spending for each month Not common in school sports medicine programs

Types of Budgets Variable Budget Spending is adjusted according to revenue How does it work? Rarely used in schools

Types of Budgets Lump – Sum Budget Fixed sum of money Can spend it as and where needed FREEDOM! Athletic trainers must still justify the need.

Types of Budgets Line – Item Budget A.T.C. lists anticipated costs in separate categories I.e.: expendable supplies (tape, pre-wrap, etc), equipment repair, insurance, etc. Cannot mix funds Advantages? Disadvantages?

Types of Equipment Capital Equipment Items that are non – consumable High cost Items are not replaced every year Typically one time expense May cost to be serviced Examples?

Types of Equipment Expendable Equipment Non – Expendable Equipment Supplies that cannot be re – used Need to be restocked yearly Non – Expendable Equipment Supplies that CAN be re – used

Assignments 1. Choose one budget style that you would want to use if you were the athletic trainer at a high school. In 6-8 sentences explain why you chose this budget style. What are its advantages? Disadvantages?

Assignments With a partner… 2. Generate a list of supplies that you think an athletic training room needs to operate. Include capital, expendable and non – expendable equipment and supplies. 3. Estimate how much you think each supply/piece of equipment will cost (and how many items of each you will need) and give a grand total dollar amount.

Introduction TO Athletic Training Fall 2013 Facility Management Introduction TO Athletic Training Fall 2013

Specialized Function Areas Office Taping & Bandaging Rehabilitation Storage Hydrotherapy Private Exam General Treatment Lavatory & Changing (Locker Rooms)

Office Entire facility should be visible from office Should include… Medical files Budget info Insurance info

Taping & Bandaging Usually busiest area Taping table minimum of 36” Location should be? Taping table minimum of 36” Need counter space/storage Type of flooring?

Hydrotherapy Must be physically separated Why? Floor should be sloped towards a drain What is stored in the hydrotherapy area? Flooring should be tile.

General Treatment Needs the most space 30 inches between tables Treatment tables E-stim, ultrasound Figure out square footage needed by... 30 inches between tables

Rehabilitation Also requires a lot of space For equipment Space between areas Open floor space Should not be in the same area as treatment Should still be in athletic training room for supervision Use of the weight room? Pros and Cons Flooring type?

Storage Located within ATR Able to be locked Near the ________ area of the ATR Must be able to be kept ________ & ________. Shelving, cupboards

Lavatory & Changing Area If possible in the ATR At least near a bathroom and locker rooms

Private Exam Doesn’t need to be a large area Should contain… Supplies for team physician should be on hand If needed, the private exam area can be combined with the office.

Athletic Training Room Tours Oregon Ducks Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYbqtaHdJzY Chantilly High School Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihDeGVMOAKQ University of New Hampshire Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeWEAcBbxig