What is an Injury/Accident?

What is an Injury/Accident

Any outcome/experience that requires First-Aid intervention during an OCUA sanctioned league, program or event, For instance:
Example 1: A player falls and lands in an odd position with no contact from another player on the field, they are unsure if they have a sprain/strain/fracture.
Example 2: A member required on-field first aid from a previous injury with no contact from another individual
  • Form required: None, as the injury/accident did not occur during an OCUA sanctioned event/league.
Example 3: Two members participants run into each other on the field and one of them hits their head (with no other injuries)
  • Form required: Suspected Concession Report Form.
Example 4: Two members collide, one or both leave the field due to injury sustained during the collision and requires medical attention. An injury (sprain/strain/fracture) is assessed and the player will be out of play for at least 2 games
Example 5: A member needs a band aid from a cut that occurred the previous day.
  • Form required: None, as the injury/accident did not occur during an OCUA sanctioned event/league.
 

How to Submit an Injury/Accident Report

  1. Prioritize any emergency response actions required to support the person(s) involved.
  2. Once appropriate care has been given (or medical processes have been initiated), the coach/manager/captain or other member must select the appropriate report form based on the Accident/Injury. The forms are listed here:
  3. A follow-up report form should be submitted based on the recovery/medical diagnosis of the injury:
    • ​Follow-Ups to Injury/Accident Reports
  4. If you have questions about any step in the process, please contact OCUA’s Safety Officer at safety@ocua.ca