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KMHA: Policy # HL - A4

Title: Emergency Action Plan

Policy Statement:
The Trainer is responsible for implementing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). While a trainer must do everything possible to prevent injuries and accidents before they happen, they must be prepared to react in the event of an emergency.
The EAP requires the appointment of three (3) people as outlined below. The following is an outline of each person’s role in the EAP.

PERSON IN CHARGE (Hockey Trainer)

  • Take control and assess the situation.
  • Instruct the player to lie still, and clear the area. Do not move the athlete and leave all equipment in place.
  • Evaluate the injury and situation. Decide whether or not an ambulance or medical care is required.
  • If you are certain that an ambulance is not required, decide what action is needed to remove the player safely from the ice surface.
  • If an ambulance is required, notify your Call Person, give a brief explanation of the injury and instruct them to call for an ambulance.
  • Once the call has been placed, observe the player carefully for any change in condition and try to calm and reassure the player until medical professionals arrive.
  • Make note of the time and keep track in writing of all pertinent facts.
  • Never make direct contact with an injured players blood products or bodily fluids. Always wear waterproof, latex rubber gloves.

CALL PERSON

  • This person is responsible for making the call to emergency services. They must know the emergency numbers and location of phones at all facilities.
  • Communicate with the Person in Charge to determine whether or not emergency help is necessary
  • When placing a call for emergency assistance:
  1. Speak clearly and calmly and state that it is a medical emergency.
  2. Give the location or the arena facility.
  3. State what type of emergency it is and give the dispatcher a brief explanation.
  4. Give the dispatcher the telephone number which you are placing the call from.
  5. Give the dispatcher the best route into the facility and on to the ice surface.
  6. Report back to the Person in Charge to confirm that the call has been placed.

CONTROL PERSON

  • Ensure that team-mates, other participants and spectators are not in the way.
  • Discuss the EAP with opponents, officials and arena staff.
  • Ensure the proper room is available to attend to the player if required.
  • Ensure the route for the ambulance crew to the ice surface is clear and available.
  • Seek highly trained medical personnel in the arena if the Person in Charge believes the injury is serious and cannot wait for emergency assistance to arrive.