JJIF-E
CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE
A concussion is a brain injury. All brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged symptoms and/or recovery if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a “ding” or a bump on the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your student reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.
Our school has a policy, JIFF, that states any student who has concussion symptoms and is referred to a health care provider must be evaluated by a health care provider licensed to diagnose a concussion before they can return to full activities within school.
For more information on concussions, you can go to: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html.
Student and Parental Information Sheet and Acknowledgement Form
Prior to participating in a school athletic activity all students and the student’s legal parent or guardian must be informed of signs and symptoms of concussion and the school’s policy for the management of concussive and other head injuries and sign a statement acknowledging that review. Since a concussion may occur during routine daily activities, play, and other extracurricular activities, it is recommended that this information be shared with all parents/guardians within the school community.
A Fact Sheet for Parents (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021)
Revised: November 19, 2024
BAILEYVILLE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
If you think your child has suffered a concussion
Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury with or without loss of consciousness or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. BAILEYVILLE SCHOOL DEPT requires the consistent and uniform implementation of well-established return to play concussion guidelines that have been recommended for several years and reflected in Board policy:
Any student suspected of having sustained a concussion or other head injury during a school-sponsored athletic activity including but not limited to competition, practice or scrimmage, must be removed from the activity immediately.
No student will be permitted to return to the activity or to participate in any other school-sponsored athletic activity on the day of the suspected concussion.
Any student who is suspected of having sustained a concussion or other head injury shall be prohibited from further participation in school-sponsored athletic activities until he/she has been evaluated and received written medical clearance to do so from a licensed health care provider who is qualified and trained in concussion management.
You should also inform your child’s coach if you think that your child may have a concussion, or has exhibited any concussion symptoms. Remember it’s better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when in doubt, the athlete sits out.
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Student-athlete Name Printed Student-athlete Signature Date
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Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date
Revised: November 19, 2024
BAILEYVILLE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT