Injury Management
What do I need to do as the HCSP/Manager/Coach when a player is unable to continue in a game or practice due to injury?
- Complete the on-line injury reporting log
- If an injury requires medical referral and/or hospitalization:
- Advise the parents to have a Return to Play form completed by a medical professional
- For Concussions this will need to be completed by a Medical Doctor
- Complete and submit a Hockey Canada Injury Report
- Advise the parents of their options to have the Hockey Canada Injury Report signed and then submitted, as an additional source of health insurance
- The HCSP/Coach is required to "close the loop" with the family. Have the Return to Play form uploaded to the child's ePACT account. Concussion Return to Play protocols must be followed.
IMPORTANT: All concussions must be taken seriously. A Return to Play form for concussions must be completed by a Medical Doctor before the player can return to hockey activities.
Important Links
Should you have any questions regarding the injury management process, please contact the VMHA Risk Manager at vp3@vmha.co