Cuba-Rushford Athletics

Concussion Management and Protocol

In recent years, there has been a significant amount of research into sports-related head trauma and Concussions.  Cuba-Rushford Central School has established this protocol to provide education about head trauma for school personnel, parents, and athletes.  This protocol outlines procedures to follow in managing head injuries, and outlines school policy as it pertains to return to play issues after head trauma.           

Cuba-Rushford Central School seeks to provide a safe return to activity for all athletes after injury, particularly after a concussion.  In order to effectively and consistently manage these injuries, procedures have been developed to aid in insuring that concussed athletes are identified, treated and referred appropriately, receive appropriate follow-up medical care, and are fully recovered prior to returning to activity.

Follow up care during school while dealing with a concussion is coordinated by the school nurse in conjunction with the student’s classroom teachers.