PURPOSE

To establish guidelines and a standard of care for all visiting athletic teams that are traveling without a licensed/certified athletic trainer.

POLICY

In accordance with Michigan Public Health Code Sections 333.17901-333.17907 which sets the parameters for the practice of athletic training for those licensed in the state and the GVSU Standards of Professional Practice, GVSU Athletic Training Staff members may provide limited assistance to visiting team student-athletes.

Services are limited to pre-game taping, basic first aid for pre-event participation and first aid for acute injuries and emergencies occurring during the game. GVSU Athletic Training Staff members will not provide continuing care or follow-up care, rehabilitative services, or make return to play decisions for visiting team student athletes.

Visiting teams requiring taping must bring their own supplies and materials.

By participating in the sport, the visiting student-athlete (or the parent/guardian of a minor) acknowledge receipt of this policy and consent to the listed services being provided by a member of the GVSU Athletic Training Staff.

PROCEDURE

The GVSU Athletic Training Staff member assigned to the sport, will communicate with each visiting team to explain emergency and medical services available during their visit consistent with this policy. 

Communication will occur prior to the Fall, Winter and Spring athletic seasons, and is typically conducted via email. 

Questions regarding this policy or process can be directed to GVSU Athletic Training Staff member assigned to the sport.

Emergency Care

• Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) 8333 Felch St. Zeeland, MI 49464 14.6 miles to the south west

           Phone: (616) 772-4644

• Trinity Health Saint Mary’s Hospital (Level II Trauma Center) 200 Jefferson Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 14.1 miles to the east

            Phone: (616) 685-5000

• Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (Level I Trauma Center & Regional Burn Center) 100 Michigan St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 13.8 miles to the east

            Phone: (616) 391-1774

• University of Michigan Metro Health Hospital (Level II Trauma Center) 5900 Bryon Center Rd. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 17.8 miles to the south east

           Phone: (616) 252-7123

Family Practice/Sports Medicine (Team Physician)

• University of Michigan Metro Health - Beltline 1310 E. Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 18 miles to the east

           Phone: (616) 252-1500

Orthopedics (Team Surgeons)

• Trinity Health Medical Group Orthopeadics – Byron Center 2373 64th St. SW Bryon Center, MI 49315

           Phone: (616) 465-5910

Dentist

• Meade Zolman Family Dentistry, P.C. 11301 Commerce Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 2.7 miles to the west

           Phone: (616) 895-5698