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MICHIGAN’S SPORTS

CONCUSSION LAW

AND RESOURCES

www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

Michigan’s Premier

Public Health Conference

October 22-23, 2014

Shanty Creek, Bellaire, MI

http://www.michigan.gov/sportsconcussion

SPORTS CONCUSSIONS

A concussion is a serious brain injury, caused by a blow, bump or jolt to

the head

It can occur in any sport or recreational activity

All concussions are serious!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

as many as 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions

occur in the United States annually

Visit CDC’s concussion webpage for more information

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/facts.html




A LITTLE ABOUT THE LAW…

Michigan was the 39th U.S. State to enact a law that protects young athletes

from the consequences of sports concussions

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the legislation on October 23rd, 2012

The law will go into full effect on June 30th, 2013

The law is meant to raise awareness about sports concussions and their

consequences

“With more awareness about the signs, symptoms and consequences of concussions and prompt

removal from play when a concussion is suspected, this law will help to preserve future health and

academic performance of student athletes.”-MDCH Director James K. Haveman.

http://www.candgnews.com/news/state-laws-spotlight-youth-

concussion-awareness#a81b1129b692a4b27efdd65cdc902e9c

HOW DOES THE LAW WORK?

All coaches, employees, volunteers, and other adults involved with a organizing entity sponsoring an athletic activity must complete a concussion awareness training program

The organizing entity must provide educational materials on the signs/symptoms and consequences of concussions to each youth athlete and their parents/guardians

The organizing entity must obtain a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the information by the parents and athletes

The organizing entity to keep on record for the duration of the youth athlete’s participation in the sponsored activity or until they are 18 years of age

The law requires immediate removal of an athlete from physical participation in an athletic activity who is suspected of sustaining a concussion

The youth athlete must then receive written clearance from an appropriate health professional before they can return to physical activity



MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF

COMMUNITY HEALTH

The MDCH Division of Chronic Disease & Injury Control created a webpage

with educational materials and information about how to comply with

Michigan’s Sports Concussion Law



IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND LINKS

Here you can find important materials needed to comply with the law



SPORTS CONCUSSION AWARENESS

TRAINING

The CDC offers a online training program designed for youth sports

For high school sports, the CDC recommends The National Federation of State High School Associations training program

Both online training programs are free!

The MDCH also highlights other training resources available in the “Other Concussion Resources” section



COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

The compliance checklist is a

tool organizing entities can use

to ensure that they are

complying with all parts of the

law



INFORMATION FOR COACHES

This section includes fact

sheets, guides and checklists for

coaches;

Youth sports

High school sports



INFORMATION FOR PARENTS & ATHLETES

This section includes fact sheets

and a quiz on the signs and

symptoms of concussions;

Student athletes

Parents and guardians

Fact sheets are available in both

English and Spanish



OTHER CONCUSSION RESOURCES

This section offers many great resources, including additional trainings, posters and more;

University of Michigan NeuroSport

MHSAA

CDC Heads Up

Safe Kids Kalamazoo

http://www.uofmhealth.org/

medical-services/concussion

http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/H

ealthSafetyResources.aspx

http://www.safekids

kalamazoo.org/

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/

sports/resources.html#7



ZACK’S LAW “YOUTUBE” VIDEO

Amazing inspirational YouTube clip from ESPN documenting Zack’s story and highlighting the impacts that a concussion can have on a young athlete’s life

In honor of the first sports concussion law

Implemented in the State of Washington

Zach Lystedt’s family encouraged a law to be passed to protect future athletes from the consequences of sports concussions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb6Bm5skuBA



VISIT!


Laura Rowen, MPH

Michigan Department of Community Health

(517) 335-9519

[email protected]


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