Event Chief Medical Officer

117.1The Host shall appoint an Event Chief Medical Officer (“ECMO”) at least three (3) months prior to the beginning of the Championship.

117.2The ECMO who is responsible for the management of the Championship Medical Program and the management of the Event Medical Team. The ECMO is responsible for the daily management of medical services operations in connection with the Championship.

117.3ECMO requirements

117.3.1The ECMO shall meet the following requirements:

a.Medical license valid in the Host country;

b.Proven Ice Hockey and/or sport medicine experience;

c.Knowledge of Concussion Protocol and WADA Anti-Doping rules; and

d.Shall not be a physician of one of the Participating Teams.

117.4ECMO responsibilities

117.4.1The ECMO is responsible for the following:

a.Develop and maintain a medical budget for the Championship;

b.Train the Event Medical Team to ensure they are aware of all medical policies and procedures which exist in Ice Hockey, especially relating to injuries while the game is in play, concussions, blood spills, anti-doping and abuse and harassment;

c.Create a liaison with one or more local hospitals, other medical specialties, and related services;

d.Review and arrange for appropriate ambulance coverage according to the requirements set out in Articles 125→ and Articles 126→ of this Event Code as well as for an after-hours call service in the event of an illness or injury;

e.Determine if there are any concerns regarding water quality and vaccinations in the Host country and advise the IIHF accordingly;

f.Establish an appropriate space within the various venues for both the Medical Room and the anti-doping facilities;

g.Develop and maintain a full supply list for the Medical Room in accordance with the IIHF Medical Guidelines;

h.Determine the requirements for medical equipment and supplies, including medications, and procure these in appropriate quantity for all training and competition sites;

i.Establish a recording system for documenting all medical treatments, assessments and dispensing of medications;

j.Support the Team Medical Personnel (Team Doctor, Team Physiotherapist or other persons designated to handle Team medical matters) in requesting any special licensing in order to perform their duties in the Host country;

k.Liaise with visiting teams to assist them in the procurement of any specific supplies or equipment;

l.Confirm with designated hospitals whether they accept insurance or if Participating Teams will have to self-pay;

m.Ensure that all members of the Event Medical Team (whether paid or volunteer) have malpractice insurance to deal with any claims that may arise as a result of their participation in the Championship;

n.Arrange for appropriate accreditation, accommodation, food service, beverages, towels, outfitting and transportation for the Event Medical Team;

o.Prepare the logistics for the IIHF Team Medical Personnel Meeting and Rescue on Ice session;

p.Draft a final report at the end of the Championship, according to the provisions set out in Art. 143→ of this Event Code;

q.Recruit physicians and specialists for the Event Medical Team as needed and assign them to different venues;

r.Liaise with the ECMO(s) at the second venue, if present;

s.Prepare and review site and route maps, including access points to arena(s), with the ambulance services prior to the beginning of the Championship;

t.Liaise with public health authorities to plan Championship risk mitigation strategies and to ensure coordination of venue medical disaster plans;

u.Complete the IIHF Pre-Event Medical Questionnaire and return it to the IIHF Medical Committee Secretary at least one (1) month prior to the beginning of the Championship;

v.Establish and convey to all participants all relevant rules relating to medical coverage at the IIHF Team Medical Personnel Meeting prior to the beginning of the Championship; and

w.Name deputies, including a Medical Service Coordinator (“MSC”), if the circumstances so require.