UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND SPORTS MEDICINE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the University of Portland Sports Medicine Department is to create a seamless multidisciplinary approach to healthcare in providing our patients, the University's intercollegiate student-athletes, with access to high quality medical care. The Sports Medicine Department will operate within the policies outlined in the University of Portland Sports Medicine Policies and Procedures Manual, the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, the NCAA manual and the NATA's clinical best practice statements. Through a holistic approach combining physical and psychological aspects of healthcare as well as personal interaction, we strive to enhance the academic and athletic experience of each University of Portland student-athlete. This is accomplished by:
- Respecting the dignity of each student-athlete and supporting all differences including but not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
- Maintaining confidentiality of written and verbal information at all times.
- Being cognizant of the total student-athlete, including his/her emotional, mental, and physical health needs.
- Thoroughly evaluating each student-athlete in accordance with the laws of the state of Oregon governing the practice of athletic training, and the Standards of Practice of the National Athletic Trainers' Association including multidisciplinary referrals when necessary.
- Accurately and regularly documenting each student-athlete's healthcare and progress in the Sports Medicine Departments electronic medical record system.
- Providing injury treatment and rehabilitation that is individually designed with emphasis on prevention of possible future injury, as well as returning the student-athlete to competition as quickly and safely as possible.
- Providing evidenced-based injury treatment and rehabilitation techniques while utilizing a variety of technology, professional experience and philosophical approaches.
- Generating a culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and support among the Sports Medicine team, coaching staff, the athletic department, and across the University of Portland campus.
- Compliance with department, University, West Coast Conference and NCAA rules.
