Concussion question?

[rockyroad]

I actually understand the question...most of the "policy" the OP provided is really directed at the schools and the coaching/athletic staff. Most do the State policies I have seen look very similar. Very few say anything about our responsibilities and what we should do...our job is mostly outlined in the rule book and mechanics manual.

If we see signs or symptoms, we send the player off and notify the coach. If/when the coach sends the player back into the game, it is their responsibility to have had the player checked out and cleared. The liability is theirs. If we see more signs or symptoms, then we send the player back out of the game.

[jeremy341a]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

I actually understand the question...most of the "policy" the OP provided is really directed at the schools and the coaching/athletic staff. Most do the State policies I have seen look very similar. Very few say anything about our responsibilities and what we should do...our job is mostly outlined in the rule book and mechanics manual.

If we see signs or symptoms, we send the player off and notify the coach. If/when the coach sends the player back into the game, it is their responsibility to have had the player checked out and cleared. The liability is theirs. If we see more signs or symptoms, then we send the player back out of the game.

This is it. This is why I was asking because early in the policy it basically states the it is not up to the official to decide. I was wondering if you guys thought that #6 was referring to the schools/coaches responsibility. That is the way I took it.

I should have asked more clearly. As an official if you see a player have concussion symptoms and then later return to the game then this is nothing the official should be concerned with correct? All liability is on the coach and/or school?

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

This is it. This is why I was asking because early in the policy it basically states the it is not up to the official to decide. I was wondering if you guys thought that #6 was referring to the schools/coaches responsibility. That is the way I took it.

I should have asked more clearly. As an official if you see a player have concussion symptoms and then later return to the game then this is nothing the official should be concerned with correct? All liability is on the coach and/or school?

yes

[maven]

I see now: 6c states that "written clearance must be provided," without stating to whom it must be provided.

I recommend asking the state to clarify this particular issue for officials.

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by maven

I see now: 6c states that "written clearance must be provided," without stating to whom it must be provided.

I recommend asking the state to clarify this particular issue for officials.

This is the rule for our state.. The legislation passed a concussion law.


• As of July 1, 2010, Oklahoma Statute 24-155 of Title 70 further states that after the player has been removed from participation the player “may not participate until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion and receives written clearance to return to participation from that health care provider.”
• The NFHS rule does not require written clearance but Oklahoma Law does require written clearance.
The official is NOT responsible for the “written clearance” that must be done to re-enter the contest. The decision for the athlete to re-enter the contest and the “written clearance” to document return to play is the responsibility of the acting head coach.