WIAA (NFHS) Exam

[Nevadaref]

Recognize the signs or symptoms of a possible concussion and remove the athlete from play
•The responsibility of the official is limited to activities that occur on the field, court, or mat

•Once the participant has been removed from a contest due to a suspected concussion, the coach or appropriate health-care professional(s) assumes full responsibility for that athlete’s further evaluation and safety

•No signed document is needed nor is verification of the appropriate health-care professionals’ credentials

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Recognize the signs or symptoms of a possible concussion and remove the athlete from play
•The responsibility of the official is limited to activities that occur on the field, court, or mat

•Once the participant has been removed from a contest due to a suspected concussion, the coach or appropriate health-care professional(s) assumes full responsibility for that athlete’s further evaluation and safety

•No signed document is needed nor is verification of the appropriate health-care professionals’ credentials

Our concern about this "don't ask, don't tell" like rule is that we will still likely be a party to the lawsuit that will undoubtedly happen!!!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef

Our concern about this "don't ask, don't tell" like rule is that we will still likely be a party to the lawsuit that will undoubtedly happen!!!

My state did a wonderful job of protecting the game officials from that.

Here is what NV has adopted: Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association : NIAA Adopts NFHS Guidelines on Management of Concussions

I'll make a special note of these parts:

What is the role of contest officials in administering the new rule?
· Officials are to review and know the signs and symptoms of concussion and to direct immediate removal of any athlete who displays these signs or symptoms.
· Officials have no other role in dealing with this rules change.
Fundamental Reminders about this change
· It has always been the ultimate responsibility of the coaching staff, in all sports, to ensure that players are only put into practice or contests if they are physically capable of performing.
· If an athlete has been removed from play by an official who suspects a concussion has occurred and no appropriate healthcare professional is available to evaluate his/her condition, the player may not return to play that day.