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SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition Chapter 8: Medical Services The Medical Services will provide professional health care and public health related services to Delegation Members, all credentialed participants, spectators and staff attending ATHENS 2011 Games and manage all medical incidents through the medical services system. The Services will be provided in the best interest of the individual and will be based on an effective and feasible three-tier system of care. 8.1 Objectives of Medical Services The main objectives of Medical Services are to provide: � On-site medical care to all associated with ATHENS 2011 Games � Referral to the National Health System Medical Centers and hospitals medical/surgical incidents for further consultation and treatment � Tracking and monitoring all medical encounters throughout the medical services system � Public Health related services during Host Town Program and the Games � Assistance in disaster/emergency situations 8.2 Medical Services System Medical Services have developed a three-tier system of care that consists of 1st Level on-site medical care, 2nd Level care at Venue Medical Centers and 3rd Level health care at designated Medical Centers and hospitals. The First Aid and Medical Center of the National Airport will provide health services during the arrival and departure of Delegations. A Medical Center will also operate on a 24-hours basis at the Delegation Welcome Center. During the Host Town Program, health services will be provided by the Local Health Authorities (Medical Centers and Hospitals). The Medical Operation Center (MedOC) of the GOC ATHENS 2011 will be informed of all medical incidents and help coordinate any major medical incidents. At the Competition and Non-Competition venues the Medical Centers will operate 60΄ minutes before the arrival of the delegations and 60΄ minutes after their 64 | P age
SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition departure. At the accommodation venues the Medical Centers will operate on a 24-hour basis. Key medical staff will be identified by the red sleeves of the ATHENS 2011 working attire. Designated hospitals have been identified according to the location of accommodation, Sport and Non-Sport Venues as well as the scheduling of sporting events. During the Games, these hospitals will operate on a 24-hour basis. In addition the MedOC will be responsible for managing all medical encounters on a 24-hour basis and will liaise with the Main Operation Center. An emergency phone number will be provided to all Heads of Delegations upon arrival. 8.3 Important notes � Athletes’ last medical assessment / examination should have been carried out within the past twelve months before the Games. � The GOC's Medical Services Department accepts no responsibility for medical care rendered by individuals who are not designated by the medical committee, nor does it authorize any individual or group to render advance care on behalf of the medical committee. Delegation members who are accompanied by licensed professionals such as a medical doctor or registered nurse may receive first aid and their usual medication from these persons. Any care beyond this level can only be provided by a professional licensed in the Hellenic Republic. � Down syndrome atlanto-axial instability x-rays For Athletes with Down Syndrome, Special Olympics requires a full radiological examination establishing the absence of Atlanto-axial instability before they may participate in sports or events which, by their nature, may result in hyperextention, radical flexion or direct pressure on the neck or upper spine. The sports and events for which such a radiological examination is required are: judo, equestrian sports, gymnastics, diving, pentathlon, butterfly stroke and diving starts in swimming, high jump, alpine skiing, snowboarding, squat lift, and football team competition (soccer). If any 65 | P age
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