Event Medical Committee Responsibilities

123.1The EMC is responsible for ensuring the safety of all players at the Championship and practice venue(s), other training sites, hotels, residences while being transported, from the start of the first official practice until the end of the last day of the Championship.

123.2The ECM shall have the following specific responsibilities:

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 related services;

d.Review and arrange for appropriate ambulance coverage according to the requirements set out in Articles 131→ and Articles 132→ 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 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; and

p.Draft a final report at the end of the Championship, according to the provisions set out in Art. 149→ of this Event Code.