Gfeller-Waller Law Revised Checklist - Gfeller-Waller Concussion 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Gfeller-Waller Law Revised Checklist in the editor.
  2. Begin by reviewing the Educational Compliance section. Check off each item as you distribute the Concussion Information Sheet to student-athletes and collect signature forms for all sports seasons.
  3. Move on to the Postconcussion Protocol/Plan Compliance section. Ensure that your school has a written plan in place, including no same-day return-to-play policies and medical clearance requirements.
  4. Next, address the Emergency Action Plan Compliance. Confirm that your school’s plan is venue-specific, reviewed by a licensed athletic trainer, and includes all necessary components such as communication methods and emergency equipment.
  5. Finally, ensure that all required forms are checked against sport rosters and signed by the principal or designee before saving your completed checklist.

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The Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act was drafted and implemented to protect the safety of student-athletes in North Carolina and was signed into law on June 16, 2011 by Governor Beverly Purdue.
In the first one to two days after suffering a concussion, near complete rest is important. Even though symptoms during the acute symptomatic phase may be quite limiting, returning to light thinking and physical activities should start after the first couple of days.
If a player sustains a concussion or suspected concussion during a match, a replacement can be allowed under strict conditions. Firstly, the injury must occur on the field and during active play. Also, the decision to request a substitute must be based on a formal diagnosis by the teams medical representative.
Presently, concussion law in all 50 of the United States and the District of Columbia generally involves the following 3 principles: (1) concussion education for coaches, athletes, and parents/guardians; (2) removal from play at the time of suspected injury without eligibility for same-day return to play; and (3)
The return to play (RTP) protocol is a program for gradual return to full sports activity. The purpose of the RTP protocol is to allow the athlete to gradually return to their sport without having a return of their concussion symptoms, which would indicate they have not completely recovered.

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Rowans Law requires that all coaches and team trainers review the government-approved Concussion Awareness Resources every year before serving in a sport organization or at a school. These resources include important information about: The nature of concussions. Common signs and symptoms.
Possible symptoms of a concussion include headaches, confusion, nausea, fatigue, balance problems, being unusually emotional and changes in sleep. The latest guidelines on treating sports-related concussions recommend returning to some physical activity within a few days of the event.
Within an hour after a possible concussion or head injury If your child experiences any concussion danger signs call 911 or go to the emergency department right away. Monitor for concussion signs and symptoms. If your child is not experiencing concussion danger signs, monitor them for concussion signs and symptoms.

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