The Effectiveness of Risk Management Plans in Recreational Sport Programs of Division I-A Universities

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between the existence of a risk management plan and reported participant injury rates and annual operating budgets in recreational sport programs at Division I-A colleges and universities. Surveys with self-addressed, stamped return envelope and a cover letter were sent to each identified recreational sport program director or coordinator at 114 NCAA members of Division I-A colleges and universities. A total of 72 respondents or 63.1% returned the questionnaire for the study. Descriptive statistics and χ2tests were performed to describe and analyze the data and relationships among the variables. Based on the results of this study, a risk management plan in intramural sports programs is a kind of minimum investment to protect both recreational sport program suppliers and participants because it can reduce lawsuits and provide high levels of safety.

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A Student Perspective of Intramural Sport Risk Management Procedures

Recreational Sports Journal ◽

10.1123/rsj.29.1.22 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 22-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

John Miller ◽

Frank R. Veltri ◽

Andy Gillentine

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Standard Of Care ◽

Management Plan ◽

Management Program ◽

Risk Management Plan ◽

Student Perspective ◽

Intramural Sports ◽

Emergency Procedures ◽

Management Procedures ◽

Intramural Sport

One of the best ways for an intramural sports program to ensure that an ordinary and reasonable standard of care is adhered to, as well as guarding against litigation, is communication of a risk management program. While having a risk management plan has been widely stressed, no previous research has been conducted from a participant's viewpoint. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of university intramural risk management plans from the participant's perception. The primary results of this study indicate that the majority of the intramural sport participants responded that they had never: a) noticed an intramural supervisor being present while the activity was taking place; b) been informed about the potential for participant injury; c) noticed signage relating to emergency procedures at the area of the activity; d) knew of a risk management plan for intramural sports; d) noticed emergency equipment at the site of the activity; and e) been informed about the possession of First Aid/CPR certification or equivalent by the supervisor.

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Comparing co-production approaches to dynamic risk assessments in a forensic intellectual disability population: outcomes of a clinical pilot

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour ◽

10.1108/jidob-08-2020-0014 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Deborah J. Morris ◽

Elanor L. Webb ◽

Inga Stewart ◽

Jordan Galsworthy ◽

Paul Wallang

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Management Plan ◽

Risk Assessments ◽

Risk Management Plan ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Content Type ◽

Dynamic Risk ◽

Management Plans ◽

The Impact

Purpose A co-produced clinical practice that aims to improve outcomes through a partnership with service users is becoming increasingly important in intellectual disability (ICD) services, yet these approaches are under-evaluated in forensic settings. This study aims to explore and compare the feasibility of two approaches to co-production in the completion of dynamic risk assessments and management plans in a secure setting. Design/methodology/approach A convenience sample of adults admitted to a secure specialist forensic ICD service (N = 54) completed the short dynamic risk scale (SDRS) and drafted risk management plans under one of two conditions. In the first condition, participants rated the SDRS and risk management plan first, separately from the multidisciplinary team (MDT). In the second condition, participants and MDTs rated the SDRS and risk management plan together. Findings In total, 35 (65%) participants rated their risk assessments and 25 (47%) completed their risk management plans. Participants who rated their risk assessments separately from the MDT were significantly more likely to complete the SDRS (p = 0.025) and draft their risk management plans (p = 0.003). When rated separately, MDT scorers recorded significantly higher total SDRS scores compared to participants (p = 0.009). A series of Mann-Whitney U tests revealed significant differences between MDT and participant ratings on questions that required greater skills in abstraction and social reasoning, as well as sexual behaviour and self-harm. Originality/value Detained participants with an intellectual disabilities will engage in their dynamic risk assessment and management plan processes. The study demonstrates the impact of different co-production methodologies on engagement and highlights areas for future research pertaining to co-production.

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