Chapter 24: Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal Issues

Question 1

essentialy a facility’s rules and regulations: they reflect the goals and objectives of the program

Answer 1

polices

Question 2

describe how policies are met or carried out

Answer 2

procedures

Question 3

these two things are the basis for the policies and procedures

Answer 3

goals and objectives

Question 4

policies and procedures protect the facility from this

Answer 4

litigation

Question 5

organizations statement of purpose

Answer 5

mission statement

Question 6

three important components of a mission statement

Answer 6

target clientele (key market)
what service is being provided (contribution)
what makes the service unique (distinction)

Question 7

the desired end products of a S&C program, stated in a broad manner

Answer 7

program goals

Question 8

states an organizations purpose, providing a S&C program with a focus and direction

Answer 8

mission statement

Question 9

specific means of attaining program goals

Answer 9

program objectives

Question 10

this person is responsible for the overall S&C program, facility, equipment, staff, and administrative tasks

Answer 10

director of S&C

Question 11

employment of strategies to decrease and control the risk of injury from athletic participation and therefore the risk of liability exposure

Answer 11

risk management

Question 12

process by which a procedure or activity is described to a participant with an explanation of the inherent risks and benefits involved, allowing the individual to determine if he or she desires to participate

Answer 12

informed consent

Question 13

legal responsibility, duty, or obligation

Answer 13

liability

Question 14

what a reasonable and prudent person would do under similar circumstances

Answer 14

standard of care

Question 15

failure to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under similar circumstances

Answer 15

negligence

Question 16

four elements that must exist in order for a S&C professional to be found negligent

Answer 16

duty
breach of duty
proximate cause
damages

Question 17

knowing that an inherent risk exists with participation in an activity and voluntarily deciding to participate anyway

Answer 17

assumption of risk

Question 18

it is not within this of an S&C professional to diagnose or evaluate an individuals medical or health conditions

Answer 18

scope of practice

Question 19

contractual promise by which the insurer promises to defend and imdemnify the insured up to the defined limits of liability from certain defined liability risks at the insurer’s cost in exchange for payment of a premium

Answer 19

liability insurance

Question 20

the legal responsibilities of those who manufacture or sell products if a person sustains injury or damage as a result of using the product

Answer 20

product liability

Question 21

action after first displinary offence

Answer 21

verbal warning

Question 22

action after second disciplinary offence

Answer 22

1 day dismissal

Question 23

action after 3rd disciplinary offene

Answer 23

1 week dismissal

Question 24

action after 4th disciplinary offence

Answer 24

dismissal for remainder of year

Question 25

action after 5th disciplinary offence

Answer 25

permanent dismissal

Question 26

comprises the standards and principles for which the professional will be held accountable

Answer 26

code of ethics

Question 27

professional-ro-particiapant ratio: Junior high

Answer 27

1:10

Question 28

Professional-to-participant ratio: high school

Answer 28

1:15

Question 29

Professional-to-participant ratio: college

Answer 29

1:20

Question 30

most common (80%) of court cases in which athletic injuries occurred cited this

Answer 30

supervision

Question 31

written document that details the proper procedures for caring for injuries

Answer 31

emergency action plan