Emergency Procedure

Emergency Procedure
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In the event of a serious accident or emergency while coaching a Girls on the Run

session, the following protocol must be followed:

1. Senior staff nearest the victim assesses the condition of the victim immediately.

a. Designate someone to call 911: know your location and address!

b. If unconscious, check for breathing and pulse.

c. If not breathing, provide rescue breathing and CPR.

d. If a back injury cannot be ruled out, do not move the victim and provide inline support for the head and neck.


2. Do not allow the girls to crowd you or the victim. Insist that they stand at least

15 feet away. Have other coach supervise the rest of the group until the situation has been resolved. Keep the girls calm and occupied. If it is a minor accident, encourage the girls to continue moving (running, walking, or playing games) while one coach deals with the situation.


3. Once emergency help has arrived and taken over care of the victim, contact the following people immediately:

a. The victim’s guardians/caregivers (see the medical consent form)

b. The executive director of Girls on the Run council.



4. A GOTR employee or the parent of the victim should accompany the victim to the hospital, if necessary.


5. Immediately record the details of the incident on the Accident Report Form provided in your coach’s box.