ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <html> <head> <title>News - Competitions and Officials</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <style type="text/css"> body { background-color: #e3e0db; } p { color: #6b6159; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 16px; background-color: #f5f4f2; padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #b6ada3; } table { z-index: 2; } table.schedule { color: #6b6159; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; margin-top:20px; background-color: white; border: 1px; border-color: #b6ada3; height: 100%; } td { valign: middle; } .caption { color: #6b6159; font-size: 11px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; width: 550px; } #tile { margin-top: 10px; margin-left: 8px; background-image: url(http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/tile.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-y; height: 100%; width: 195px; } .blue { color: #2b3263; } .red { color: #bd0304; } a:link { color: #2b3263; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; } a:visited { color: #2b3263; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; } a:hover { color:#7a7067; font-size: 13px; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", arial, sans-serif; } img.right { float:right; margin-left: 10px; border: 1px solid #b6ada3; } img.left { float:left; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid #b6ada3; } </style> </head> <body id="tile";> <div style="margin-top:-15px; background-image: url(http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/title.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: top center; height: 250px; width: 800px;"></div> <br /><br /> <table width="800" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-top: -60px;" > <tr > <td align="right" valign="top" style="width: 192px;" > <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/home.html"><b>Home</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/competitions.html"><b class="red">Competitions ></b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/officials.html"><b>Officials</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/2011schedule.html"><b>2011 Clinic Schedule</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/2012schedule.html"><b>2012 Clinic Schedule</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/2013schedule.html"><b>2013 Clinic Schedule</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/directory.html"><b>Staff Directory</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/newsletterLicensedOfficials/pastissues.html"><b>Past Issues</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><br /> <a href="http://www.usef.org/"><b>USEF</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> </td> <td align="left" valign="top" style="width: 615px;"> <p><b class="blue">Western Dressage Classes</b> <br><br> Please note that "Western Dressage" classes may not be held in Dressage Competitions or in the "Open Dressage Division/classes" of Regular Competitions. DR121.1 permits only an English type saddle in lower levels or a Dressage saddle in FEI tests. Western Dressage classes may be offered in accordance with division rules in breed-restricted or multi-breed Regular Competitions whether Open Dressage classes are held or not. If held, they may not be included within the schedule of the Open Dressage Division/classes. <br><br> However, per GR1004.4, when Western Dressage classes are permitted in a competition, a USEF licensed dressage judge must officiate in those classes. </p> <hr> <p><b class="blue">EMS and HIPPA Guidelines</b> <br><br> <i>This article explains the basic information available regarding EMS coverage and seeks to assist Competition Management in obtaining the proper coverage for your venue. </i><br><br> <i><b>Each recognized competition must comply with any Federal, State, County, Regional or Local laws which are applicable in connection with the competition. </b> Some states, counties or municipalities have ordinances that require a certain amount of EMS coverage depending on the number of participants and spectators. It is the responsibility of each Competition Management to know and adhere to any such laws. Contact your local authorities for more information.</i> <br><br> Prior to the start of your competition, make sure that you understand and are familiar with relevant federal, state, and local laws regarding emergency medical services (EMS) and health information. It is important that you discuss the role of the qualified medical personnel at your competition with them prior to their hiring to work at your competition so that issues such as relevant laws, including HIPAA, can be discussed ahead of time. It is important that everyone understands and is comfortable with their roles and responsibilities regarding the medical care at the competition prior to hiring and especially before the start of the competition. In particular, medical personnel need to be aware that providing the information requested on the Accident/Injury Report Form will be a part of their services to the competition. <br><br> It is a good idea to contact your Emergency Medical Services personnel and Veterinarian a few days before the start of your competition to verify everything. Make sure they know the date, location and time they are to be on grounds. This will help prevent late arrivals and/or no shows - remember the competition may not proceed without them. <br><br> You must hire qualified medical personnel that meet the minimum requirements as detailed in USEF s General Rule 1211.5 and the medical personnel must also be working legally within their certified level in the state and/or local region that the competition will take place. For example an EMT (or, Paramedic, doctor or nurse) that is certified in one state is not always automatically certified to be employed at the same level in another state or location. Be aware that not every state requires that EMS personnel complete the National Registry (NREMT) certification and NREMT certification alone is not sufficient for certification in every state. Most states have laws that cover reciprocity of EMS certifications. You are not in compliance if you hire an EMT who can legally only provide First Aid where the show is located and the EMT is not legally or ethically in compliance if he or she is hired as an EMT but provides only First Aid services. <br><br> EMS personnel should be prepared to show their credentials and level of training when they arrive at your competition. Ask to see their driver s license and their state and/or NREMT certifications to verify both their identity and their qualifications. EMS personnel are required to keep a copy of their certifications with them at all times. It is a good idea to make a copy of the certifications or at the least to record their license numbers for your records. It is also a good idea to verify the employment status of the qualified medical personnel that you have hired and to make sure that they will be working under a Medical Director (which will help to assure that you have hired qualified medical personnel who are legally able to perform the full scope of their skills). <br><br> HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. According to HIPAA neither horse shows nor the USEF are defined as a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouses are defined as covered entities) that must follow the HIPAA laws. Additionally, according to HIPAA, protected health information may be released when it is authorized in writing by the individual. The USEF entry form includes a release of the information needed in order to complete an Accident/Injury Report form in the statement:  I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to the Federation on the official USEF accident/injury report form. You may need to provide this information to the medical personnel at your competition. <br><br> The information requested on the Accident/Injury Form documents the narrative of the injury, the type of possible or suspected injury sustained, and the level of treatment given. This information is important for insurance and legal purposes as well as for statistics and determining preventative actions for USEF and your competition. When completing the form, the following should be kept in mind: <br><br> " Describe what happened to cause the injury, without assigning blame: <br> o <i> The horse refused the jump twice, on the third attempt the rider fell off when the horse ran-out to the left. The rider landed on her right arm. </i><br><br> " Give a general idea of the type and severity of injury sustained: <br> o <i> The rider sustained a minor laceration on the right arm. </i> <br> o Or <i> The rider sustained a compound fracture of the right arm. </i> <br><br> " Keep in mind this is not a definitive diagnosis, or a detailed description of the condition of the injured person/horse. Use the words  possible or  suspected describe the type of injury if further diagnostic information is needed. <br><br> " Briefly document the treatment given: <br> o <i> The qualified medical personnel examined the rider from head to toe and cleaned the wound, placed a bandage over it, and recommended follow-up care with the family physician, if needed. </i><br> o Or <i> The qualified medical personnel examined the rider from head to toe and stabilized the right arm with a sling and swath; then transferred care to the fire department for transport by ambulance to the hospital for x-rays. </i><br><br> Resources: <br> " HIPAA - <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/index.html">http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/index.html</a><br> " National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT): <a href="https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/nremt_news.asp">https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/nremt_news.asp</a><br> " Check Emergency Medical Personnel National Registry Status: <a href="https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/checkEmtStatus.asp">https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/checkEmtStatus.asp</a><br> " State EMS Agency Information Directory: <a href="https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/emt_cand_state_offices.asp">https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/emt_cand_state_offices.asp </a></p> <hr> <p><b class="blue">Planning For Severe Weather</b> <br><br> For those planning competitions, the threat of severe weather can be one of the most worrisome problems you ll face. Fortunately, good planning before your competition starts can help you be ready for any emergency weather situations. We ve drafted an article to serve as a resource for you as you plan your competitions in all seasons. <br><br> <a href="applications/severeweather.pdf" target="_blank">Severe Weather Pre-Competition Planning </a><br><br> Feel free to download a copy of this PDF and keep it in your competition office files for your future reference! If you have any questions or need help with your planning, contact a member of the Competitions Department. </p> <hr> <p><b class="blue">League Footing Academy</b> <br><br> The League of Agricultural and Equine Centers will once again host a summer League Footing Academy. This two day hands-on seminar is an in-depth study of the numerous materials that make up footing composition in our varied rings and arenas inside and out. The League Footing Academy is conducted by the renowned footing expert Bob Kiser of Kiser Arena Specialists. Bob has over 20 years of experience in the design, layout and construction of arenas and arena footing. Time will be spent in the classroom and out in the arena examining and analyzing dirt consistencies. This year the summer League Footing Academy is being held August 16-17 at Gloucester County Dream Park in Logan Township, NJ located 30 minutes from Philadelphia. For more information or to register for the seminar visit the League website at <a href="www.laec.info">www.laec.info</a> or call the League office at (859) 887-0033. <br><br> Below are links to further information and registration details in PDF form:<br> <a href="applications/footingagenda.pdf" target="_blank">2011 Footing Academy Lesson Agenda</a><br> <a href="applications/footingschedule.pdf" target="_blank">Event Schedule</a><br> <a href="applications/footingregistration.pdf" target="_blank">Registration Form</a></p> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>