Sporting Event Medical Response Readiness Checklist
Cardiac arrests, traumatic injuries, and heat illness at sporting events require immediate medical response. This checklist ensures medical response capabilities meet event size and risk level requirements before competition begins.
- Industry: Events & Entertainment
- Frequency: Per Event
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Event Medical Director / EMS Supervisor
- Total Items: 26
Medical Staffing
Verify medical staffing levels.
- EMS staffing ratio appropriate for attendance (minimum 1 EMT per 1,000 for general events)?
- Advanced Life Support (paramedic) provider on site?
- All medical staff credentials verified and within license expiry?
- Certified Athletic Trainer present for events with athlete participation?
AED Placement and Cardiac Response
Verify AED placement and cardiac arrest response.
- AEDs placed to ensure 3-minute or less retrieval time from any point in venue?
- All AEDs checked and functional with charged batteries?
- Sufficient staff trained in CPR/AED to respond while EMS en route?
- Cardiac arrest response protocol communicated to all medical staff?
- AED location map shared with security and operations team?
Medical Station Equipment
Verify medical stations are fully equipped.
- All medical stations stocked with required supplies?
- Supplemental oxygen available at primary medical station?
- Stretchers and wheelchairs ready for patient transport?
- Naloxone (Narcan) available for opioid overdose response?
- Sharps disposal containers available?
Heat Illness Management
Prepare for heat illness at outdoor or summer events.
- Cold water immersion tub or ice bags available for severe heat stroke treatment?
- Event heat illness protocol based on wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) in place?
- Adequate free water available for athletes and spectators?
- Medical staff monitoring heat index throughout the event?
Transport and Communication
Verify transport and communication for medical response.
- Ambulance access route to field/court/spectator areas clear?
- Receiving hospital notified of event and contact established?
- Medical team radio communication with operations command confirmed?
- Patient documentation system (PCR) available for all patient contacts?
Athlete Safety
Verify athlete safety protocols.
- Concussion recognition and return-to-play protocol in place?
- Sudden cardiac arrest in athlete protocol including AED response?
- Athlete medical forms or emergency contact info available to medical team?
- Game officials trained in recognizing medical emergencies?
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Why Use This Sporting Event Medical Response Readiness Checklist?
This sporting event medical response readiness checklist helps events & entertainment teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for event medical director / ems supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 26 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sporting Event Medical Response Readiness Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 26 inspection items across 6 sections: Medical Staffing, AED Placement and Cardiac Response, Medical Station Equipment, Heat Illness Management, Transport and Communication, Athlete Safety. It is designed for events & entertainment operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per event. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Sporting Event Medical Response Readiness Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Event Medical Director / EMS Supervisor professionals in the events & entertainment industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.