Chapter 2 Flashcards
Strategic Planning in Athletic Training (25 cards)
What is SWOT analysis?
A systemic approach to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
What may strengths include?
Qualified staff and facilities
What may weaknesses include?
Budget constraints or limited resources
Why is it essential to assess the cost-effectiveness of the program?
To ensure a good return on investment
What are threats?
Negative factors from the outside environment (Ex. ASU location adding difficulty to preceptors)
What are policies?
Clear written statements outlining the basic rules and expectations for behavior and operations
Why is promoting good health and hygiene among athletes critical?
To prevent the spread of infections and maintain overall well-being
What is a procedure?
The steps for how to carry out a policy
What is equipment?
Things that can be used over and over again
What are supplies?
Things used under a certain price point. Can be consumable or non-consumable
What are consumables?
Things used once and thrown away (gauze, needles, tape, gloves)
What are non-consumables?
Things used over and over again (stethoscope, scissors, pen light, ace wrap)
What saves more money: Direct buy vs Competitive bidding?
Competitive bidding
What is ergonomic assessment?
Focus on designing work environments to maximize comfort and safety, preventing workplace injuries
What are work hardening programs?
Intensive therapy aimed at restoring functionality for injured workers
What is work conditioning?
Shorter treatment sessions focused on specific rehab goals
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is PHI?
Personal history information (anything that can be used to identify a patient. Ex. email, address, phone number, etc.)
What is FERPA?
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Protects privacy of students education records)
What is the purpose of a pre-participation exam?
Create a baseline to identify athletes at risk before practice begins
What is an accident?
Unplanned event resulting in loss of time, property damage, injury, or death
What is an injury?
Damage to the body, thus restricting activity
What is injury prevalence?
Total number of injuries in a specific population
What is incidence rate?
Number of new injuries that occur in a particular population during a specified time period
