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1.3 Members shall preserve the confidentiality of privileged information and shall not release such informationto a third party not involved in the patient’s care without a release unless required by law.PRINCIPLE 2:Members shall comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of athletic training.2.1 Members shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and institutional guidelines.2.2 Members shall be familiar with and abide by all National Athletic Trainers’ Association standards, rules andregulations.2.3 Members shall report illegal or unethical practices related to athletic training to the appropriate person orauthority.2.4 Members shall avoid substance abuse and, when necessary, seek rehabilitation for chemical dependency.PRINCIPLE 3:Members shall maintain and promote high standards in their provision of services.3.1 Members shall not misrepresent, either directly or indirectly, their skills, training, professional credentials,identity or services.3.2 Members shall provide only those services for which they are qualified through education or experience andwhich are allowed by their practice acts and other pertinent regulation.3.3 Members shall provide services, make referrals, and seek compensation only for those services that arenecessary.3.4 Members shall recognize the need for continuing education and participate in educational activities thatenhance their skills and knowledge.3.5 Members shall educate those whom they supervise in the practice of athletic training about the Code ofEthics and stress the importance of adherence.3.6 Members who are researchers or educators should maintain and promote ethical conduct in research andeducational activities.PRINCIPLE 4:Members shall not engage in conduct that could be construed as a conflict of interest or that reflects negatively onthe profession.4.1 Members should conduct themselves personally and professionally in a manner that does not compromisetheir professional responsibilities or the practice of athletic training.4.2 National Athletic Trainers’ Association current or past volunteer leaders shall not use the NATA logo in theendorsement of products or services or exploit their affiliation with the NATA in a manner that reflects badlyupon the profession.4.3 Members shall not place financial gain above the patient‘s welfare and shall not participate in anyarrangement that exploits the patient.4.4 Members shall not, through direct or indirect means, use information obtained in the course of the practiceof athletic training to try to influence the score or outcome of an athletic event, or attempt to induce financialgain through gambling.WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT (NATA Brochure)Equal opportunity in the workplace means that the workplace is free of both discrimination and harassment.Workplace discrimination occurs when an employment decision is made on the basis of race, color, gender, creed,religion, national origin, age, gender (including pregnancy), disability, veteran/military status or any other statusprotected by law. Workplace harassment occurs when there is unwelcome conduct based on the protected categoriesnoted above; the harassment may create a hostile work environment (which means that a reasonable person finds theenvironment hostile) or may a quid pro quo situation (where a benefit or detriment is conditioned on submission tothe offensive conduct). Equal opportunity also means that the workplace is free from retaliation for reporting orparticipating in investigations of discrimination and harassment.40
Additional information about this subject is available at the website maintained by the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission that can be found at eeoc.gov.NATA encourages its members to create and maintain workplaces free of discrimination and harassment and toreport any unlawful behavior to the appropriate parties at their workplace.HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY OF THE UWA ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMSafeguards are taken for the health and safety of patients, students, graduate assistants, and faculty/staff.These are:1. Each athletic training student is required to have received a Hepatitis B Vaccine or signed a wavier prior to entryinto the program.2. Modalities are checked and serviced annually for potential problems.3. No student is allowed to use a modality without specific instructions from a clinical instructor and the studenthaving shown competence with the modality.4. Students are required to be Standard First Aid & Professional Rescuer certified before admission into theprogram and must gain re-certification each year. Each student will also be AED certified.5. First year students must successfully pass two practicums in athletic training classes and attend the preseason inserviceprogram prior to performing athletic training activities in the athletic training facility.6. OSHA guidelines are followed very closely. All students stating they have read the guidelines and universalprecautions and understand and will adhere to them must sign a consent form. Also, a training session on theOSHA guidelines and universal precautions is required each year of all athletic training students.7. The local health department is retained to dispose of medical waste and sharp objects.8. Appropriate emergency procedures are discussed and demonstrated with each new athletic training student.9. Each athletic training student must take part in a yearly in-service on the appropriate techniques of emergencyprocedures.10. All emergency action plans and potentially important phone numbers are posted at specific locations should anemergency situation arise.Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control PlanIn accordance with the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR1910.1030, the following Exposure Control Plan has been developed:1. Exposure DeterminationOSHA requires employers to perform an exposure determination concerning which employees may incuroccupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The exposure determination is madewithout regard to the use of personal protective equipment (i.e., employees are considered to be exposed even if theywear personal protective equipment). This exposure determination affects all full-time athletic trainers on staff,graduate assistants, and athletic training students at The University of West Alabama working directly withUniversity athletes or athletes participating on the University campus as part of a program sponsored by or hosted byThe University of West Alabama.The job classifications and associated tasks for these categories are as follows:A. Athletic Training Staff members will be expected to provide emergency treatment for life-threateningemergencies, including administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and controlling bleeding occurring dueto participation in athletics. Also, the staff member may be involved in assisting team physicians withsuturing, draining blisters, applying band-aids, or shaving calluses.B. Graduate Assistants and Athletic training students will often be required to perform the same tasks when thesituation requires.2. Implementation Schedule and MethodologyOSHA also requires that this plan include a schedule and method of implementation for the various requirementsof the standard. The following complies with this requirement:A. Compliance Methods41
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Page 25 and 26: Class Attendance policyThe Athletic
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Page 39 and 40: INDIVIDUAL SPORT RESPONSIBILITIES &
Page 41 and 42: 3. Athletic trainers should not be
Page 43: All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches
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Page 57 and 58: CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENTforATHLETI
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Page 63 and 64: OTHER LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS: (2011-
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