1 Foundations of Athletic Training and Ethics and Standards of Practice

What is HIPAA?

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, patient below 18 you can give information to parents but if they are over 18 you must ask for consent, health status can also be shared with others on their care team

What is FERPA?

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, a health record can be added to an education record but not the other way

When do Athletic Trainers work with a patient?

from the initial time of injury to full return to play

What are the 5 domains of Athletic Training?

1. injury/illness prevention and wellness protection

2. clinical evaluation and diagnosis

3. immediate and emergency care

4. treatment and rehabilitation

5. organizational and professional health and well-being

What is evidence based practice?

incorporating research evidence with clinical experiences and patient values into Athletic Training clinical practice

What are a few personal qualities of the Athletic Trainer?

ability to adapt, empathy, sense of humor, ethical practice

Who is a part of the patient’s primary care team?

patient, physician, Athletic Trainer

Who is responsible for compiling medical history and conducting physical exams?

physician

What are the different types of state regulation?

licensure - most restrictive form, pass exam and provide proof of schooling
certification - must pass BOC exam
registration - have to be registered as an Athletic Trainer with the state

exemption - anyone can say they are an Athletic Trainer

How many levels are there for trauma centers? What does each level mean?

1. total care of all injuries, teaching hospital

2. total care of all injuries, no teaching

3. only take emergency and transport

4. last resort, 24 hour emergency coverage by physician

As an Athletic Trainer, what are we required to report if we hear or see these things?

child abuse, neglect, illegal activity

What is OSHA?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; govern occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

What is the most important behavior to reduce transmission?

hand washing

When is it appropriate to use hand sanitizer?

when hands are not visibly soiled

When a needlestick happens, what should you do?

wash the area with soap and water, report the incident to supervisor

What are the levels of disinfection?

antimicrobials or germicides; agent that destroys microorganisms
antiseptics; antimicrobial substances applied to living tissue/skin
disinfectants; destroy microorganisms on nonliving surfaces

Spreads from one person or species to another

communicable disease

Medical condition caused by the growth and spread of small, harmful organisms within the body

infectious disease

What does mycobacterium tuberculosis attack?

lungs

An infection that was hospital acquired

nosocomial infections