Mo’ Motion Crisis Management Procedure

Mo’Motion Crisis Management Plan

 

Emergency situations may arise during Mo’Motion programs, practices, games or events. Action must be taken immediately in order to minimize the impact. Preparation for such situations is key and the appropriate action plan consists of proper coverage, maintenance of equipment, communication and continuing education in the area of emergency response.

 

Coach’s Role

The head coach of the session is responsible for taking the lead in an emergency situation.  Use your judgment to determine if any or all of the following actions may be necessary.

• Bring participants to safe area and/or
• Dial 911 or delegate to a specific adult to call dial 911
• Keep children, spectators and parents calm
• Clear pathway where possible to allow authorities to access emergency site
• Meet with emergency staff and provide required info

It may be necessary to call or delegate call to 911 then get to safe area or get to safe area first, then call 911.  Please see “Effective Communication” below.

 

Facilities

Prior to the start of any session, the location should be reviewed for any possible hazards and secured at all times.  Please refer to Appendix A detailing the current Mo’Motion gym locations and their medical emergency equipment, communication devices, and exits.

 

Assessing Equipment Issues

Please see appendix for details regarding the equipment available at each gym location. At the start of each fall season, it is the responsibility of the Head of Coaching to take inventory of the supplies available at each location and note any equipment issues. If coaches come across any non-functioning equipment over the course of the season, they are required to bring it to the attention of the head of coaching. The Director of Operations and Executive director will be responsible for addressing the issue, involving the location staff if necessary.  Maintenance of first aid kids is the responsibility of the Mo’Motion staff.  Site staff is responsible for the maintenance of all other emergency equipment.

 

Effective Communication

It is the responsibility of the head coach on duty to ensure that a phone call is made to emergency authorities if deemed necessary. This responsibility may be delegated to an assistant coach, parent or volunteer, but a specific person must be selected and directions must be made clear.  If a call is made, the responsible party must stay calm, give all details, provide the location and answer any questions.  Do not hang up until dispatcher is satisfied.

 

Post-Emergency Analysis

After emergency a thorough evaluation will be conducted. The following should be considered:

• Why did the emergency happen?
• Could it have been prevented?
• Was the situation handled appropriately?

Injury reports and necessary legal reports must be filled in by those involved in the incident. It is the responsibility of the staff on duty to ensure all reports are obtained. The Director of Operations is responsible for maintaining the appropriate records.

 

Appendix A

 

Gym Locations and Emergency Equipment

 

Name	Allen Stevenson
Address	132 East 78th Street; New York, NY 10075
Location	78th Street and Lexington Ave
Gym Location	6th Floor
First Aid	Yes – w/Mo’Motion Equipment
AED
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

Name	Madison Avenue Pres. Church
Address	921 Madison Avenue – 10021
Location	73rd Street and Madison Avenue
Gym Location	2nd Floor
First Aid
AED
Closest Exit	Either side of the gym
Emer. Plan

 

Name	M.S. 44
Address	100 West 77th Street – 10024
Location	77th and Columbus
Gym Location	2nd Floor
First Aid
AED	Located at main exit Two & exit three on the third  floor
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan	Located in the gym on the wall

 

Name	M.S. 54
Address	103 West 107th Street -10025
Location	Entrance on 107th street side door
Gym Location	1st Floor
First Aid
AED	Located at main exit Tow & Exit Three on the third floor
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan	Emergency plan is located in the gym on the wall

 

Name	Nightingale-Bamford
Address	20 East 92nd Street – 10128
Location	92nd Street between Madison and 5th
Gym Location	7th Floor
First Aid
AED	Outside of Gym
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

 

Name	P.S. 9
Address	100 West 84th Street – 10024
Location	Entrance on 84th Street
Gym Location	2nd Floor
First Aid
AED	Behind the security desk
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

Name	P.S. 75
Address	735 West End Ave; New York, NY 10025
Location	96th Street and West End AveEnter on 96th between 6 and 6:30, doors MUST remain locked
Gym Location	2nd Floor
First Aid
AED	Behind Security
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

Name	P.S. 191
Address	210 West 61st Street – 10023
Location	61st and AmsterdamEnter on 61st at 2nd set of doors near the corner
Gym Location	2nd Floor
First Aid	Yes – w/ Mo’Motion Equipment
AED	1st Floor Security Desk
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

Name	Rodeph Shalom
Address	168 East 78th Street
Location
Gym Location	Basement
First Aid
AED	Main security and Inside gym
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

Name	Trinity School
Address	139 West 91st School – 10024
Location
Gym Location	Upper: Top FloorLower: all the way to the bottom
First Aid
AED	Inside each gym and behind the security desk
Closest Exit
Emer. Plan

 

 

 

Name	West Side High School (WSHS)
Address	140 West 102 Street – 10025
Location	102nd and Amsterdam
Gym Location	Basement
First Aid
AED	1-Main hall beside elevator2- Hall outside the gym beside the elevator
Closest Exit	Two clearly marked emergency exists located at top and bottom of the gym. You can see them once you walk into the gym
Emer. Plan

 

 

 

Reference: Risk management in sport and recreation By John Otto Spengler, Daniel Connaughton, Andrew T. Pittman  Pg 17-18