Table 5 Emergency procedures and precautions
From: Best practices for physical activity programs and behavior counseling in older adult populations
Telephone | Every facility should have at least one phone that remains in a designated location. Instructions should give the exact location (street address) and instructions on what door to enter or other specifics for that building. |
First aid | Kit should be available. |
CPR and first aid training | CPR training for exercise leader |
Physical activity class | Designated person to get help. Designated person to take the rest of class out of the room. Leader to stay with injured person |
Telephone tree | Snow days or other reasons to cancel class |
Precautions for participants with diabetes | Availability of juice/cookies |