Injury/First Aid/Insurance ProceduresInjury And First AidEach coach should have a background in first aid and injury prevention. Remember, you are not a physician and can only administer first aid. Please take advantage of CPR and first aid sessions when offered by the club. Be sure parents are notified immediately and follow up on injuries by visit or telephone. If a player is seriously hurt, make sure the club is notified in writing. Try to prevent injuries by checking the playing area, provide adequate equipment, and using safe practice methods. If a doctor or trainer is present, he should attend to the player and determine the medical procedure to be followed. When a doctor or trainer is not in attendance, the Head Coach should make the decision as to what procedure should be followed. The Head Coach should have an emergency action plan to be used in case of injury. Emergency ProceduresIf you suspect the injury or condition is serious, DO NOT MOVE THE PLAYER. Call 911. Remember to error on the side of caution. Consult the player's medical information sheet and contact parents ASAP. United Quest coaches must refuse participation in practice sessions or games to any player who is injured and under care of a doctor. If the coach has reason to questions whether a player is recovered from any injury and ready to play, he should request the player to produce an official medical release from the doctor who was treating him/her that states the player in question is no longer under the doctor's care and free to participate in the game of soccer. GYSA Insurance ProceduresRegistered United Quest players are covered by medical insurance with GYSA. This insurance acts as secondary coverage after primary coverage is exhausted. If a player does not have primary insurance, GYSA insurance will be considered primary. There is a $250.00 deductible associated with GYSA insurance coverage. Insurance claim forms and procedures for claim filing can be found at the United Quest Office.
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