Bishop McNamara High School uses a team approach when managing a concussed student. The team includes members of the following areas: Counseling, Health Services, Administration and Athletics (if applicable) who work with the family to ensure a smooth transition for the student to normal activities.
Note: It is the responsibility of all students, coaches and parents/guardians to report suspected concussions to the school.
Here are some of the key features of the Bishop McNamara Concussion Protocol:
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The protocol affords academic accommodations to students while they are concussed. All teachers are provided with information and guidelines about how best to support these students. Email communication from the Health Room staff will be sent regularly to the student’s teachers and counselor updating them on the student’s current status.
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Once a student sustains a concussion and the school is notified, a member of the Health Room or Sports Medicine Staff will reach out to the family to discuss further steps. Typically it is recommended that the student should be evaluated at a concussion clinic (e.g. Righttime Medical Care, Children’s Hospital/SCORE).
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Depending on the status of the student, regular check ins at the Health Room will be required to monitor symptoms and progress towards recovery
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The Concussion Management Team communicates frequently with the student, parents and personal physician(s) to ensure the best possible care.