EDUCATION
· Hygiene practices to include showers after each practice with antibacterial soap in dispensers placed in showers and at sinks.
· Proper laundering of all practice gear i.e., undergarment and outer wear.
· Avoid sharing towels on sidelines, mat side or courtside.
· Avoid whirlpools or common tubs with any wounds, scrapes or abrasions without
seeking advice form an athletic trainer.
· Avoid sharing razors disposal or otherwise and athletic gear i.e., tshirts/shorts and gear/equipment.
PRIORITY
· Athletes must report all abrasions (turf, grass, mat or court), cuts, skin lesions to
athletic trainers for proper cleansing, treatment and wound dressing.
· Athletic trainers should refer any suspicious skin lesion to team physician to
seek a bacterial culture to establish a diagnosis.
· All wounds must be treated and covered by an athletic trainer previous to
participation.
· Facilities must be cleaned daily with a hospital grade broad spectrum disinfectant used on all surfaces including locker rooms, showers and weight room.
· All health care personnel must keep hands clean by washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap routinely.
RECOMMENDATIONS
· Provide skin exams when necessary for team members previous to practice.
· Provide spray bottle of disinfectant to wipe down weight equipment after each
use by athlete.
· Athletic trainers should disinfect bandage scissors routinely after wound
management for skin lesion.
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