Incident Management and Emergency Response

Question 1

RICE - R - Definition

Answer 1

Rest or restricted activity

Question 2

RICE - I - Definition

Answer 2

Ice

Question 3

RICE - C - Definition

Answer 3

Compression

Question 4

RICE - E - Definition

Answer 4

Elevation

Question 5

Treatment of a disorder with ice or by freezing

Answer 5

Cryotherapy - Definition

Question 6

Accident Reporting - Information Required - REVIEW

Answer 6

• Name, address, phone number of injured person
• Time, date, and place of the accident
• A brief description of the part of the body affected and the nature of the injury
• A description of the model number of any equipment involved
• A reference to any instruction given and the type of supervision in force at the time of the injury
• A brief, factual description of how the injury occurred
• Names, addresses, phone numbers of any witnesses
• A brief statement of actions taken at the time of the injury
• Signatures of the supervisor and injured person

Question 7

Accident Reporting - Record Retention

Answer 7

Several years, depending on the statute limitations in each state or country

Question 8

HIPAA - Name

Answer 8

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 9

Established a national standard for the efficient and secure exchange of health care information (protected) by providing federal protections and giving patients an array of rights with respect to that information while also permitting disclosure when needed for patient care and other important purposes.

Answer 9

HIPAA - Definition

Question 10

Facility Policies - 1 of 6 - Fitness staff should

Answer 10

Fitness staff should hold current certifications accredited by the NCCA

Question 11

Facility Policies - 2 of 6 - Record and track all

Answer 11

Record and track all employee CPR, AED, first aid, and fitness certificates

Question 12

Facility Policies - 3 of 6 - Many states have laws that

Answer 12

Many states now have laws that require health clubs to have at least one AED on the premises

Question 13

Facility Policies - 4 of 6 - Screen new members to

Answer 13

Screen new members to identify those at high risk for cardiovascular events by using a simple screening questionnaire such as the PAR-Q

Question 14

Facility Policies - 5 of 6 - Establish a method of notifying participants about

Answer 14

Establish a method if notifying participants about the risk of injury associated with exercise, such as having new members sign informed consent forms.

Question 15

Facility Policies - 6 of 6 - Have participants complete

Answer 15

Have participants complete medical screening forms and obtain medical clearance when necessary

Question 16

Facility Responsibilities (12 total) Review

Answer 16

• Adequate staffing and supervision
• Cleanliness and clear walkways
• Adequate lighting
• Nonslip surfaces around showers and pools
• Caution signs for wet floors and other hazards
• Regular maintenance and repair of equipment
• A clean drinking water supply
• Fire/smoke alarms installed
• Limited number of people in the building and in group fitness classes to avoid overcrowding
• First-aid kits that are kept in convenient locations and assigned to someone to restock on a regular basis
• Phones that can be easily accessed with emergency numbers posted
• Establishing and practicing an emergency action plan that includes what documentation should be kept and the location of emergency equipment.