HOPS, SOAP Notes, and other acronyms

HOPS/HIPS

History, Observation/Inspection, Palpation, Special Tests

What does the H mean in H.O.P.S

Involves asking questions to help determine the mechanism of injury to access the injury

What does the O mean in H.O.P.S

Compare the non hurt to the injury, look for bleeding, deformity, swelling,discoloration,scars, and other signs of trauma

What does the P mean in H.O.P.S

The athletic trainer should find the severe pain and needs to be evaluated.

What does the S mean in H.O.P.S

The athletic trainer is looking for instability, disability, and pain.

What does S.O.A.P stand for

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan

What does the S mean in S.O.A.P

Usually is information coming from the patient like MOI or the patient's symptoms

What does O mean in S.O.A.P

Anything that the athletic trainer observes palpates, or tests. It's anything that can be measured like vital signs.

What does the A mean in S.O.A.P

This is the opinion of the athletic trainer on what type of injury/illness the athlete is experiencing

What does the P in S.O.A.P

This is the treatment that the patient receives like a referral, plan for further assessment, etc

What does NOCSAE stand for?

National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment

What does NATA stand for?

National Athletic Trainers Association

What does BOC ATC stand for?

Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration