Negligence
True or False: All four components are required for negligence to be proven.
True
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
What year was HIPAA enacted?
1996
Control factors that produce some amount of hazard
Risk Management
Protects the average person when they choose to provide first aid in an emergency.
Good Samaritan Law
Component of negligence that results in personal, property or punitive damages.
Damages
Systemic plan for accessing the emergency medical system (EMS) and transportation for injured athletes
Emergency Action Plan
What is the purpose of HIPAA?
Privacy and security to patients medical records
True or False: Risk management can involve these common situations:
Inadequate supervision
Inadequate training
True
Wrong action was taken that is not your legal right to do
Malfeasance
Component of negligence that is part of a job description
Duty of Care
True or False: An EAP should be written for only game situations.
False
Filming without someone's consent is an example which common HIPAA violation?
Disclosure of PHI or sharing PHI
Which type of risk involves anything negatively impacting the athlete?
Primary
Who oversees HIPAA?
Office of Civil Rights
List the 4 components of negligence.
Duty of Care
Breach of Care
Causation
Damages
Provide 2 examples of information given to EMS.
Type of emergency situation
Type of suspected injury
Present condition of the athlete (breathing, unconscious, etc)
Current assistance being given (CPR, AED, etc.)
Exact location of emergency and how to access the area
Provide detailed directions (street names)
Any limitations to the location (no elevator, locked gate, etc.)
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
This type of risk involves the staff member or organization liable for the injury
Secondary
Individual improperly does something that they have the legal right to do
Misfeasance
A - Surgery on toe
Can’t continue career
$20 million - seasons won’t be able to play
B - Failure to treat
Failure to keep facilities clean
Which components of negligence are represented in the examples above (answer for A & B)
A = Damages
B = Breach of Care
Name 4 Components of an EAP
Personnel present
Emergency Equipment
Key Access
Phone Access
Rehearsals
Accompany injured athlete
Athlete’s medical information
Contact EMS
Name two common HIPAA violations
Snooping on healthcare records
Disclosure of PHI
Improper disposal of PHI
List three ways athletic trainers can reduce the risk of litigation.
Informed consent/liability release
Documentation
Familiar with products and supplies used
Emergency Action Plan
Follow appropriate procedures on all injury assessments
Supervision during treatments
Know athletes pre-existing health problems (asthma, diabetes)
Educate coaches
Pre- and post- season reviews
Safety Checks
Procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to do in keeping with the terms of their professional license.
Scope of Practice