If your child has been injured during a game or practice, the following steps should be followed:
- Athletes must report the injury to the school nurse the next school day. If the injury is serious and the athlete is unable to come to the office, you, as a parent, should call the school nurse at (716) 686-3266.
- An accident report will be filed. The athlete CANNOT PRACTICE NOR PARTICIPATE IN A GAME until a release form is submitted to the school nurse. If the athlete sees a physician, clearance from the physician will be necessary. Any major injury (whether incurred in school or at home) needs to be cleared by the student’s physician before he/she can return to the sport. If the student does not see a physician, please contact the school nurse for instruction.
- An athlete can not participate in any sport if they are not completely cleared for Physical Education, no restrictions of any kind.
- A claim form from Philadelphia Insurance Companies will be given to the athlete or sent to you in the mail upon reporting an injury to the nurse. It must be filled out completely by the doctor and parent. The claim form must be mailed to Philadelphia Insurance Companies within 90 days after the first treatment.
- ALL DOCTOR AND HOSPITAL BILLS MUST BE FIRST PROCESSED THROUGH THE FAMILY’S OWN INSURANCE BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED TO PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANIES. A rejection from the family’s policy must accompany the school claim form. Philadelphia Insurance Companies have payment limitations, and generally, only a portion of the claim is paid.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies will not process your claim unless the above procedures are followed.
ImPACT is a computerized exam utilized in many professional, collegiate, and high school sports programs across the country to create a baseline for each individual athlete. The computerized exam is given to all athletes before any practices or competitions begin. If a concussion is suspected, the athlete will be given the “return to play protocol” including a post injury ImPACT test. The administration, coaching, and athletic training staff are striving to keep your child’s health and safety at the forefront of the student athletic experience. This baseline ImPACT test is good for two (2) years.
What is a concussion?
- A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury
- A forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that results in rapid movement of the brain
- Any change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning
- It may or may not involve loss of consciousness
- It can happen in any sport or activity
Signs of a concussion:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Balance problems
- Double vision P
- Photosensitivity
- Feeling sluggish
- Feeling foggy
Symptoms of a concussion:
- Appears dazed
- Confused about play
- Answers questions slowly
- Personality/behavior change
- Forgets plays prior to hit
