Concussion Awareness & Management

Action required

1. Stop activity immediately.

2. Conduct suspected concussion identification tool.

If a concussion is not suspected:

1. Inform student that he/she may return to daily activities with continued monitoring.
2. Contact parent/guardian regarding the injury and provide importance of continued monitoring for the next 24-48 hours following the injury and document any changes.
3. Report incident to the Administrator/Designate.

If a concussion is suspected without the presence of danger signs:

1. Contact Administrator/Designate regarding incident.
2. Monitor student until parent/guardian picks up their child.

If student symptoms worsen or danger signs become apparent:

1. CALL 911.

2. Contact Administrator/Designate regarding students worsening state.
3. Monitor student until help arrives.