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

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 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 The Central Training Room Multipurpose facility designed to accommodate a variety of needs 5

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 6

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 7

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Housekeeping –Daily cleaning procedures Dress code and personal hygiene Proper documentation of injuries and treatments is essential Inventory and budgeting Medical kits 8 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Equipment Splinting Material –Vacuum splints –Air splints –Padded wooden or cardboard splints –SAM ® splints –Plastic articulated splints 9 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning General first aid supplies, equipment, and modalities –Consumable supplies –Nonconsumable supplies –Miscellaneous equipment –Therapeutic modalities Mechanical Thermal Electrical 10 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 11 Operation of the Central Training Room (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning OSHA Standards and the Athletic Training Facility OSHA 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 12

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning OSHA Standards (cont’d.) Standard precautions –Strict guidelines, set forth by OSHA, that must be taken to ensure health and safety of everyone involved in the treatment of athletes 13

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Disinfecting procedures –All equipment, environmental, and work surfaces shall be cleaned and decontaminated after contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials 14 OSHA Standards (cont’d.)

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 15