Safety & Research

Concussion Management Information

• NYSED Guidelines for Concussion Management
  
• Summary Concussion Management and Awareness Act
• Student Parent Concussion Information Sheet
• CDC "Heads Up, Concussion in Youth Sports" Course for Physical Education Teachers and Coaches
• CDC "Heads Up to Clinicians" Course for School Nurses and Certified Athletic Trainers
• Concussion Guidelines and Procedures - sample document for use by schools
• Draft Policy for Concussion Management - sample document for use by schools
• A Basic Guide to Implement a Successful Concussion Management Program
• Concussion Checklist
• Concussion Management Brochure
• Concussion Statement-Zurich 2008
• Head Injury Information-Keep Your Head in the Game
• Concussion Management Support Materials

Webinars and Tutorials

• Skin Infection Webinar-Todd Nelson
  
• Hazing Webinar presented by Todd Nelson
• FUELING PERFORMANCE Nutrition Webinar hosted by Todd Nelson, presented by Molly Morgan

Girls Lacrosse Injury Information

• US Lacrosse Announces Girls' Rules 2010-2011
  
• US Lacrosse Position on helmets for girls lacrosse playersv
• NYSPHSAA Lacrosse Committee Injury Report
• Rio Convenience Summary Report
• NYSPHSAA Girls Lacrosse Injury Survey - by certified athletic trainers

MRSA Concern

Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the School Setting which was originally issued on October 25, 2007 has been updated. Updated sections are indicated by underlined text in this most recent advisory. You may view this new advisory from the NYS Department of Health and NYS Education Department on our website in the A-Z Index, under "M" for MRSA. Find More Here

• Best Practices for Preventing Skin Infections
• Resources for Skin Infections
• NYSPHSAA Guide for Skin Infections

Other Safety Issues

• Heat Index and Wind Chill Procedures
• Thunder and Lightning Policy
• Special Equipment Accommodations Procedure
• Cardiac Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)