14 Del. Admin. Code § 1034-4.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 1034-4.0 - Concussion Protocol

4.1 If a student athlete is suspected of sustaining a concussion or exhibits signs or symptoms of a concussion, the student athlete shall be removed from the Practice or game immediately.

4.2 A Qualified Healthcare Provider shall determine whether an apparent concussion has occurred. The Qualified Healthcare Provider shall be approved by the host school to provide on-site evaluations of student athletes who are suspected of sustaining a concussion or exhibit signs or symptoms of a concussion. If a Qualified Healthcare Provider is not present or is not appointed or approved by the host school, the injury shall be treated as a concussion and the student athlete shall not return to play until the student athlete is evaluated by a Qualified Healthcare Provider in an appropriate medical setting.

4.3 If a Qualified Healthcare Provider determines that the student athlete did not sustain a concussion, the student athlete may return to play.

4.4 If a Qualified Healthcare Provider determines that the student athlete sustained a concussion or is unable to rule out a concussion, the student athlete shall be ineligible to participate in Practices, Scrimmages, or contests until the student athlete receives written clearance from a Qualified Healthcare Provider on the DIAA Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE) and Return to Play Form.

4.4.1 Clearance to enter Stage 5 of the return to play protocol shall be made by a Qualified Healthcare Provider who is not employed by the member school.

4.4.2 For the purpose of this subsection, a licensed athletic trainer or school nurse shall provide final clearance after completion of the return to play protocol.

4.5 Failure to comply with the requirements of this regulation shall result in the student athlete being considered ineligible. The student athlete and Member School shall be penalized by the Board for violations of the concussion protocol.

4.6 If an official observes an apparent injury, the official shall report the injury to the student athlete's coach.

4.7 The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee may recommend amendments to the Concussion Protocol to the Rules and Regulations Committee and the Board.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1034-4.0

27 DE Reg. 604 (2/1/2024) (Final)