Step 1: Initial Injury and Assessment
Student is evaluated at one of the following:
- SHAW
- Local healthcare provider
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Room (ER)
Assessment tool:
- SCAT 6 used at SHAW
Step 2: Referral to External Care
If a concussion is suspected:
- Student is referred to an outside provider such as:
- Primary care provider
- Urgent Care
- Emergency Room
Step 3: Document Submission
Student brings the following from the external provider to SHAW:
- Office notes
- Care plan
- Academic adjustment recommendations
Documentation process:
- SHAW scans documents into the electronic health record (PNC).
Step 4: Information Sharing and Academic Outreach
Release of Information (ROI) required for:
- SHAW
- Academic Success Center
- Disability Resources
Process:
- SHAW contacts Student Support and Advocacy.
- Student Support and Advocacy:
- Reaches out to the student.
- Provides resources and academic support.
- Notifies faculty.
Step 5: Extended Accommodations
Disability Resources is contacted if:
- Symptoms last longer than one semester; or
- A pre-existing condition is worsened or exacerbated.
Step 6: Ongoing Support and Clearance
Support available:
- Daily symptom log.
- In-person check-ins at SHAW upon request.
Clearance requirement:
- Student must be cleared by an outside provider.
- Clearance must be documented with a letter or provider notes.
Campus Partners
- SHAW
- Disability Resources
- Academic Success Center
- Student Support and Advocacy