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Emergency Action Planning in Kansas High Schools
Riley Hedberg1, William Messamore2,3, Tanner Poppe1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.
Kansas Journal of Medicine
|November 2, 2022
Summary
Most Kansas high schools have emergency action plans (EAPs) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs). However, rural schools and lower divisions need improved access to athletic trainers and venue-specific EAPs for better emergency preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Existing research indicates variable emergency action plan (EAP) implementation and low compliance rates in US secondary schools.
- The EAP compliance rate in Kansas high schools remains unknown, necessitating further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the emergency preparedness of high school athletics in Kansas.
- To identify school characteristics associated with lower EAP compliance.
Main Methods:
- A web-based questionnaire was distributed to Kansas high school athletic directors.
- The survey collected data on demographics, EAP implementation, EAP guideline compliance, access to medical personnel, and staff training.
Main Results:
- A high response rate (96%) was achieved, with 94.1% of schools reporting an EAP and 81.4% having an AED at athletic venues.
- Urban schools were significantly more likely than rural schools to have an athletic trainer, an EAP, require additional coach training, and have an AED on-site.
Conclusions:
- The majority of Kansas high schools possess an EAP and at least one AED.
- Future strategies should focus on venue-specific EAPs, early defibrillation access, and enhanced training, particularly for rural and lower-division schools with limited athletic trainer staffing.
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