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Hawaii Concussion Law (Act 262)
Hawaii Concussion Law (Act 262)
Hawaii Concussion Law (Act 262) is directed toward the 11-18 year old population. The law mandates if a concussion is suspected, that individual must be removed from play immediately and evaluated by a medical professional trained in sport concussion management. That individual cannot return to play until a written medical clearance is obtained
Hawaii Concussion Law (Act 262) is directed toward the 11-18 year old population. The law mandates if a concussion is suspected, that individual must be removed from play immediately and evaluated by a medical professional trained in sport concussion management. That individual cannot return to play until a written medical clearance is obtained
Return to Play Protocol
Return to Play Protocol
Complete cognitive rest. This may include staying home from school or limiting school hours and study for several days which would be determined by a physician and Athletic Trainer, and supported by school administration.
Return to school full-time.
Steps 3-7: will be supervised by the high school Athletic Trainer and is subject to clearance by the treating physician. These steps CANNOT begin until cleared by the treating physician for further activity.
EACH STEP IS SEPARATED BY A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 24 HOURS. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST DURING A STEP, YOU MAY NOT CONTINUE TO THE NEXT STEP UNTIL SYMPTOM FREE
Light exercise. Walking or riding a stationary bike.
Running in the gym or on the field.
Non-Contact training drills in full equipment. Weight training can begin.
Full contact practice or training.
Play in game.
Concussion Fact Sheets
Concussion Fact Sheets
Click on the appropriate box below to learn more on concussions including symptoms, management, etc.
Click on the appropriate box below to learn more on concussions including symptoms, management, etc.
Resources
Resources
NATA Concussion Info: https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/concussion
NATA Concussion Info: https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/concussion
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