In accordance with the Concussion Management and Awareness Act, chapter 496 of the Law of 2011 the West Babylon School District has developed the following Concussion Guidelines. This document serves as the guiding instrument in the district's
- education, planning and preparedness for staff, students and parents or guardians
- outlines implementation of our protocol
- regulates follow up and return to activity/play protocol (WBRTP)
The document also provides
- a definition of concussions
- signs and symptoms of a concussion
- the district's emergency action plan and management relating to concussions
- other useful resources
Useful Links:
West Babylon Concussion Guidelines 2012
WB Concussion Guidelines 2012.pdf
NYS Guidelines for Concussion Management in the School Setting
ConcussionManageGuidelinesNYS 2012.pdf
Other Concussion Related Links
http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/a-zindex.cfm?subpage=145
Center for Disease Control and Prevention information in English and Spanish
cdcconcussioninfo.PDF
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