Health & Safety Protocols

First Aid & Medical Emergencies

JIS employs a nurse for after school athletic programs. Nursing hours are arranged so a nurse is available for practices and most games. 

In addition to the nursing team, JIS employs an Athletic Trainer / Physiotherapist to supervise co-curricular athletics. The Athletic Trainer is dedicated to informing students, coaches, and the general public about injury prevention, on-field immediate care, as well as the management of injuries, rehabilitation, and concussions.

No athlete should practice or compete with an illness or injury which may be further aggravated by participation.

Additionally, there will be a properly stocked first aid kit at each practice site. The nurse will replenish first aid kit supplies on a regular basis. In the event of multiple or serious injury the after-school nurse will assume responsibility for medical care. The nurse will accompany the athlete to an appropriate medical facility and contact the parents. 

There is an emergency transportation vehicle on campus at all times and the nurse will be able to contact the driver. If someone is not present and you need emergency transportation, you can call the Communications Center to ask for help: (021) 5098 9555, extension: 77777.

All injuries incurred at practice or games must be reported to parents by the coach 

Parents are responsible for payment in all medical emergencies. 

Head Injury and Suspected Concussion Protocol

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting in a disruption of brain function. It occurs when the brain's normal function is hampered with a blow to the head, such as whiplash-type injuries

Concussion symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, memory disturbance, and balance problems. Loss of consciousness only happens in <10% of cases and is not required for diagnosis. Typically, standard MRI or CT scans appear normal. 

Any student who experiences a head injury (bump, jolt, or blow) will be assessed and observed for a minimum of 10 minutes for a suspected concussion. The Heads Up Concussion Checklist and Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool (SCAT6)  will be used.

The school uses Recognize and Remove protocol. If a student with a head injury experiences one or more of the signs and symptoms of a concussion at any time during the initial observation period, he/she will be suspected of a concussion and immediately removed from play. 

If no signs or symptoms of a concussion are present during the initial observation period, return to play is still not advisable. A parent/guardian will be notified of the risks of returning to play. Any activity should proceed with caution, understanding that symptoms can appear over time, and that the student should be observed closely during and after the activity.

Any athlete that is diagnosed with a concussion will not return to play on the day of injury. They will require medical clearance before returning to play and physical activities (including practices). This medical clearance should be in the form of a doctor’s note and will be provided to the school nurse before the student can return to physical activities. An Athletic Trainer/Physio will make Post-Concussion assessment in 48 hrs, 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days. The result will be reported to the High School Principal, Counselors, and Coaches.